Songs of Unrest - Lesson 4

Show your school spirit! Class members use instruments or sing along and employ what they have learned in the two previous lessons to perform their school's songs.

High schoolers listen to pop songs and discuss their construction, melody, and rhythm. They observe a PowerPoint presentation describing types of songs and elements that make the song "catchy." In groups, students use a website to...

Encourage your class members to get involved in the quest for social justice with a lesson that focuses on youth movements that have created great change.

Readers of all ages can work together in groups to create original poetry on the theme of "Imagine," inspired by John Lennon's classic song. They also create a mural to illustrate their poetry. A beautiful lesson plan, inspired by a...

The elements of music and journalistic integrity in one lesson; What could be better? The class discusses journalistic approaches to better understand responsible reporting versus sensationalism. They watch the Act One from the film...

Students define and compose a blues text and sing a blues song. They sing each phrase of "The St. Louis Blues" after it is modeled by the teacher. In the end, they sing the whole song with accompaniment.

Students examine the qualities that make a true friend. In this language arts instructional activity, students review Brian's Song and discuss friendship and the qualities that make a true friendship. Students will choose one of the two...

Students focus on their required lessons in Spanish by integrating music and songs as they complete their assignments. They assess the vocabulary, grammar patterns and culture associated with music and various different songs. Each...

Learners listen to the song, Get Together, and discuss the theme. They list topics that bring people together, write the lyrics to and sing a class song, and write a paragraph about message songs.

High schoolers take a closer look at war memorials. In this Vietnam lesson, students research the Vietnam War Memorial and then visit the memorial. As a culminating activity, high schoolers research other war memorials.