Women in Jazz

Students analyze photographs featuring 1950's women. In this Louisiana history lesson, students investigate selected digital images of women in the 1950's. Students investigate the images and other sources in order to compose essays...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this women's history activity, students examine digital images regarding the role of women from 1099-1960. Students respond to the questions that accompany each...

Eighth graders examine the role of women in World War I. For this women's studies lesson, 8th graders analyze digital images of women from a specified website and create visual essays regarding their findings.

Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this women's history lesson, 8th graders examine digital images regarding the role of women in the late 19th century. Students respond to the questions that...

How authors address issues of their societies is addressed in this very detailed instructional activity. After researching Toni Morrison and her work, groups create a dramatization based on a scene from one of Morrison’s novels and act...

Students explore the present and juture of jazz. They identify terms associated with jazz and listen to contemporary recordings. They participate in a class discussion regarding jazz's contribution to and reflection of American culture...

Students examine female artists who perform in the genres of rhythm & blues, jazz, soul, and hip-hop/rap. They compose lyrics and melody in one of these genres.

Students listen to an oral history and write a reflective essay. In this civil rights lesson plan, students create a list of topic questions to guide their notetaking. Students listen to the oral history of an African American student at...

Students study early New Orleans Jazz music and recognize Louis Armstrong as an early jazz artist. They recognize the elements and roots of Jazz.

Students explore women and music in the 20th century. For this music lesson, students study the relationship between literature and music through The Color Purple and music by Ethel Waters, MA Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella...