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The Affect of Music on Visual Images Lesson PlanThe Affect of Music on Visual Images Lesson Plan
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The Affect of Music on Visual Images

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Eighth graders consider cross-curricular connections between social studies, singing, and current events. They listen to the song, "I Can't Cry Hard Enough." view scenes from September 11, then create presentations using images, a summary of the events, and music. They then practice singing the song. Note: This lesson was written in 2002, so a more current event may need to be the focus.

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9/11, chorus, create presentations, singing, current events, song mastery, singing with purpose, social studies

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