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The Blues: The Father of Rock And Roll Lesson PlanThe Blues: The Father of Rock And Roll Lesson Plan
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The Blues: The Father of Rock And Roll

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Middle schoolers examine influence The Blues had on Rock and Roll and the concomitant social, political, and economic factors and movements during the post-World War II period. Students then research and create multimedia reports on teacher-approved bands, including timelines of bands' careers.

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rock and roll music, vietnam, world war ii

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rock and roll, the blues, vietnam, world war ii, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2003

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