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Social studies activity audio
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Deep Time Australia Audio File
This is an audio file that guides students through a spatial representation of relationships of deep time. Students are told that each of their steps represent 1000 years, and they walk out periods of time and mark key points, according to the audio instructions. Students will gain an understanding of the scale of 65,000 years of continuing First Nations culture in comparison with the occupation of Australia by Europeans. It should be an elucidating and immersive activity, designed to improve co
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7th
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Reconstruction Rock = Song MP3
RECONSTRUCTION ROCK
This progressive Rock n Roll song tells the story of the Reconstruction period of U.S. History following the Civil War. From the critically acclaimed Professor Presley History Rocks album, this song brings the listener on a four minute musical journey through Reconstruction while touching on some of the major topics from this crucial moment in American History. Topics from the lyrics include the assassination of Lincoln by Booth, the Freedmen's Bureau, Federal Troops in th
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5th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The English Heritage = Song MP3
The English Heritage
This upbeat song teaches students about important documents that influenced the founding fathers as the Americans followed their path towards a democratic republic. The song gives basic details about the Magna Carta, The English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact. This song can be used with the Fill in the Blank activity on Professor Presley's TPT page. The lyric sheet is included in the free preview so please take a look.
Sung by John Finkbiner from "The STEREO
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5th - 11th
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The Civil War Song!
This song is a tremendous tool for the teacher covering the Civil War period. This is an original song recorded at San Diego's hit making Earthling Records Studio that was sung by Jillian Lagassi before she moved to London to launch her music career (yes that would be Chef Emeril's daughter).
The lyrics cover the causes and some of the major events from the Civil War and the breaks in the song include six important quotes from the Civil War Period. The attached free download contains the lyr
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5th - 11th
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U.S. Constitution Song : "A New Constitution" with preamble finale!
A NEW CONSTITUTION
This original rock n roll song describes some of the main issues faced when writing the Constitution and details some of the main elements of this most important document of our nation. Besides listing the three branches and their basic powers the song also includes some of the details from the debates between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Download the free preview to see the lyrics to this song. The song ends with a rousing singing of the Preamble laid over a C
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5th - 12th
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Bullying prevention peace song: classroom community
#classroomcommunity: This timely studio record song has a history of teaching students to care more about the world and less about petty personal dramas. With religious beliefs, alternative facts, and polarizing politics being so in the air lately, use this song to remind students we are all more the same than different at the heart. Come from kindness.
Lyrics pose a question that is both universal and personal. How far should a person go when they believe they are right? How far would you go?
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Not Grade Specific
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Happy Birthday, Constitution!
Here's an activity you can use on September 17th, or for other patriotic holidays. Designed for K-2, you will have a quick overview of the meaning and significance of Constitution Day all wrapped up in a fun little song to sing. And it's FREE!
Enjoy!
Regina
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PreK - 3rd
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Hamilton versus Jefferson Class Singing Competition
This is a really fun way for your students to learn about the birth of the first party system in the United States. This lesson includes an original Rock n Roll song entitled Ham n Jeff in MP3 format and a word document that presents the lyrics in a color coded layout (word document is in the free preview file) so that you can conduct a classroom singing competition. As part of this unit I have the students create posters showing "The Ideals of Hamilton" and "The Ideals of Jefferson". They
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8th - 11th
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Revolutionary War Song - American Revolution - Educational Music
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Sometimes it seems like history is put on the back burner so we can make time for testing and other “important” things. But we all know how important it is to know our history! Use this song to pump kids up about America’s past by introducing them to the Revolutionary War in an exciting way.
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American Revolution Music Vi
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3rd - 8th
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World War One - WWI Educational Song
World War One is a great song for upper elementary school students, middle schoolers, and even high schoolers. We've had 7th and 8th graders write us to thank us for this song because it helped them on a test. It's packed with information about The Great War and is a great way to get students engaged and remember important things about this war. Rock Your History!
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World War I Mu
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4th - 10th
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I Pledge Allegiance
Musical version of the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America. Music written by Clark Bell of Clark Bell Productions, Copyright 1975. This is one of 17 works found in composers 1st Album of Children's Songs titled "Mixed Meters for Minors". You can find more listings from this album and other music by searching composers name: "Clark Bell"
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PreK - 6th, Higher Education
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President John F. Kennedy - JFK - Song - Educational Music
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Here is a great anticipatory set for you to use! Play this song about John F. Kennedy, have students take notes on scrap paper, and see what they remember from the lyrics. Quick, simple, and effective. Can't beat that!
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John F. Kennedy Music Video Bundle
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2nd - 6th
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Jamestown Jingle
This Jingle accompanies the lesson in Amy's Active Learning, for the study of Jamestown. It goes along with an American history curriculum, and should be sung throughout the curriculum, for students to remember these basic facts for a lifetime! Make it as silly as you would like... the sillier, the more fun the song is! (Sing it with an English accent, or like a "cowboy", etc.)
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2nd - 6th
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The Earth Is Our Mother
Native American folk song: Also know as Hey Yunga, this is an old Native American song that expresses the original singer’s sense of connection to the world around us, and the desire to take care of the world in the same way that we would take care of our family members that we love and cherish. The chorus, Hey Yunga, is made up of vocables, musical syllables that are not words but still express an important message. Vocables are very easy to sing along to, and this whole song is an immediate si
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PreK - 5th
World War Two - WWII Song - Educational Music
Here is a great song to familiarize your students with World War II. It gives them a brief overview as an anticipatory set, and then you work your magic by teaching it in depth. This is surely a Grammarheads classic!
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World War II Worksheet Packet and Lesson Plan
World War II Music Video
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4th - 8th
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Voice Explanation of How to Write the LEQ Essay
This is a 20 minute, voice explanation of how to write the LEQ essay. I go over all steps of the LEQ, including what the contextualization is, writing the thesis, using a historical thinking skill, and using analysis to earn the complexity point.
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9th - 12th
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Good Morning, Guten Morgen
How would you say "good morning" in Cherokee? Os da su na le, to hi tsu, which means good morning, how are you? This traditional song is adapted to say "Good Morning, how are you?" in 7 languages! English, Cherokee, Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Zulu! How many ELA's we can cover in this one song! Use it to introduce the world;find the countries on the globe;talk about cultures.....
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PreK - 5th
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Who or What Am I - American Revolution
Use this activity as a fun way to see how well your students know the Causes of the American Revolution. The PDF is 31 different pages of a series of clever clues that all lead to an answer at the bottom of each page. Clues like "they should have made a movie about me called, The Watergirl" for Molly Pitcher. Or "I became rich, but some call me "poor Richard" as one of the clues for Benjamin Franklin. 31 different events or people of the American Revolution. Play as a game with your student
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4th - 12th
Australia Song Performance Track mp3 from "Geography Songs" Troxel
No voices. This is a performance track of the new "Australia Song" which includes sound effects.
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Between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
there is the biggest island and the smallest continent.
It's to the south of Asia, down under the equator.
It is the biggest island and the smallest continent.
The central plains are called the "outback" with the sheep and cattle stations.
The aborigines were the first people in this nation.
With 6 states and 2 territories, kangaroos, koala bear
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PreK - 6th
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How Could We Ever Forget?
This Clark Bell song traces the need to remember that freedom is not cheap and must be paid for by vigilance and energy. People are often driven to seize power from those who are complacent, lethargic and just not paying attention. Good government requires educated and dedicated citizens to maintain high standards of integrity. Otherwise, those who would exploit the weak seize the upper hand and dominate the legislative processes. The song is in triple meter and appears on the Mixed Meters for M
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2nd - 12th
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Oh California (Oh Susannah) Gold Rush Song
Fourth ( 4th) Grade - California History Music Activity.
This is an instrumental version of the " Oh California Song". If you're a 4th grade teacher in California, this is a great recording to use with your students. It's an opportunity for them to learn about the California Gold Rush. The melody is originally based on " Oh Susannah.
The lyrics are available for free.
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4th
Classroom #2: Learning from Me to You!
This song is about continents! This is a fun activity and song that could be used within your classroom. It tells what the 7 continents are in a fun academic way!
Please download the FREE lyrics bundle!
Enjoy!
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PreK - 5th
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Freeze and Melt - 3 Minute Meditation
The perfect brain break or transition activity that gives both you and your students a few minutes to relax, breathe and reset. Students will use their bodies and imagination to get in touch with their breath, calm down, and refocus. Based on drama exercises and meditation practices appropriate for children, this 3.5 minute break is the perfect length for any elementary student.
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K - 3rd
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Song about American Reform Movements "Find A Cause"
This is a catchy rock n roll song that is great to introduce or review some of the key reform movements and their leaders from the 1800's. Students enjoy the song while they learn about Frederick Douglass, Horace Mann, Dorothea Dix, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony. This song comes from the critically acclaimed "Professor Presley History Rocks" CD which includes 9 standards based songs recorded at Earthling Studios in San Diego, Ca. You may listen to a preview of th
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3rd - 11th
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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