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Music Common Core RH.6-8.3 resources
The Election of 1800 Hamilton Musical Analysis
Resource includes the PDF, ready to print, and the WORD file to allow changes to fit your classroom.
Overview: This activity provides the lyrics and guiding questions that can be used to introduce or reinforce the Election of 1800, as portrayed in the hit musical Hamilton. The activity can be used to develop students’ ability to close read powerful lyrics, develop deeper historical analyzing skills, and build more insight to the Founding Fathers. This activity is aligned to the History-Social
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5th - 12th
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60s Girl Groups Unit - Early Feminism and Breaking Away from Traditional Roles
The Essential Question for students is: Were the Girl Groups of the early 1960s voices of female empowerment or reflections of traditional female roles? In this lesson, students will evaluate what the emergence of the Girl Groups said about the roles of girls and women in the early 1960s. The nation sat on the threshold of a new Women’s Rights movement that would challenge traditional female roles. In 1963, Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, widely considered a milestone in the emerg
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8th - 10th
Burr vs. Hamilton Musical Analysis Investigation Pear Deck Google Slides
With this interactive Pear Deck, students will be immersed in the world of Hamilton the Musical and delve into the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr through five songs: "The Ten Duel Commandments," "The Election of 1800," "Your Obedient Servant," "The World Was Wide Enough," and "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story." As they listen to each song, students will interpret the emotions, motivations, and consequences depicted, developing critical thinking and analytical skills a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Early United States History Interactive Lessons BUNDLE
The Banjo and its Relationship to Slavery (slides, videos, music, questions)
The mini-lessons on these slides trace the history of the American banjo - students will go back to its African roots, wade through its complicated relationship with slavery, and discuss the irony of today's generalizations of "who" plays the banjo. As one editorial article will say, "How did the banjo go from black to white?" (that article is included in the BUNDLE). The Essential Question for students is: What is the relationship between the banjo and slavery, and how did music making by slave
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9th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Yo-Yo Ma Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web Quest
Yo-Yo Ma Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web QuestThis Yo-Yo Ma activity is part of an exciting new project designed to increase diverse voices in Social Studies classrooms. This Yo-Yo Ma activity is a 3-part web quest. In Part 1 (READ), students engage with Yo-Yo Ma's career as a legendary cellist, his musical education in New York City, his creation of the Silk Road Project, his work in famed musical and theatrical productions, and much more! Part 2 (WATCH) is a short vid
Grades:
5th - 8th
Reggae, Calypso, Salsa & ‘Tambrin – An Introduction to Caribbean Music
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and 'Tambrin' is the series's 700-word introduction. It provides a brief survey of the historical conditions that gave rise to the Caribbean's modern music forms. This primer is an excellent resource for History, Social Studies and Geography teachers, or for instructors of the Fine Arts, looking to provide their stud
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Song Parody Project
What a fun project idea! Have your students apply the knowledge that they have learned by creating a fun and unique song parody with their classmates.
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6th - 11th
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Banjo Unit - Journey from Africa to N. America; Relationship to Slavery
The mini-lessons on these slides trace the history of the American banjo - students will go back to its African roots, wade through its complicated relationship with slavery, and discuss the irony of today's generalizations of "who" plays the banjo. As one editorial article will say, "How did the banjo go from black to white?" (that article is included in the BUNDLE). The Essential Question for students is: What is the relationship between the banjo and slavery, and how did music making by slave
Grades:
8th - 11th
Griot Activity for West Africa Unit
For this activity, the students will become Griots. They should be given a section from the textbook and then transform that section into a poem, song, story, or dance (if they dare!). It must be in their own words and it should be entertaining as well as full of information.
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7th
The Ludlow Massacre and Labor History
This slide show and lesson plan can be used to introduce U.S. labor history and the Ludlow Massacre. The last slide links to Woody Guthrie's song, "Ludlow Massacre." The slide show is an opening to discussion, accompanied by music and public domain photos.An excellent accompaniment to any teachers' strike.
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Not Grade Specific
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