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4th grade Thanksgiving social studies songs

Preview of Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War

Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War

Use Hamilton the Musical to enhance your unit on The American Revolution! Hamilton fever is strong in my house. My sixteen year old daughter caught it first - singing the songs, proudly wearing her “Young Scrappy and Hungry” t-shirt. I thought it was great, but I also thought it was for older kids. It was only when I saw my 10 year old son singing along with his sister that I started thinking that I could harness the brilliance of Hamilton the Musical to get my 4th graders excited about a
Preview of Child Labor CLOSE Read Using Newsies Song Lyrics - History & Reading Activity

Child Labor CLOSE Read Using Newsies Song Lyrics - History & Reading Activity

If you and your students are learning about the history of child labor, or you are looking for an interesting close reading activity - this resource is for you! Close reading with song lyrics has proven to be very helpful to my students. This resource will help integrate this teaching idea into social studies and history lessons! In this 9-page packet, students will read the lyrics Newsies "Seize the Day." The song explains the feelings of newspaper boys when they were forming their union to fig
Preview of The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

Follow me on Facebook for the latest news, freebies, and more!>>>>> Music With Sara Bibee--------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for more guided listening units!--------------------------------------------------------------------Please note the preview file may appear blurry due to compression. The full download is of HD quality.Perfect for Veterans Day, or any other Patriotic Musical Unit. This is a guided listening unit focused on the offic
Preview of Thanksgiving Music: Songs and Activities for November

Thanksgiving Music: Songs and Activities for November

Created by
Aileen Miracle
Looking for fun musical activities for Thanksgiving? This Thanksgiving-Themed Set for Kindergarten-Fifth Grade makes it quick and easy to plan for November, to practice rhythm, movement, and more!This 105-page product includes:Songs for Thanksgiving: "Five Fat Turkeys," "Here we are together," "Shoo Turkey," and "A Song for Thanksgiving" (original lyrics set to melody of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")Thanksgiving Movement activity: 25 printable color turkeys with signs with movement directions o
Preview of Hamilton The Musical: Comic Book Notes (Distance Learning Included)

Hamilton The Musical: Comic Book Notes (Distance Learning Included)

Teach your students about Hamilton: The Musical through these five pages of comic-book style guided notes! Your students will follow along and complete the comic as they listen to the award-winning Broadway musical. I highly recommend using Amazon Music to play the album as the lyrics will scroll with each song making it much easier for students to follow along.Electoral College Simulation GameI'm Just a Bill - Flowchart with PowerPointU.S. History Simulations:Civil War Simulation GameGold Rush
Preview of Over the River and Through the Woods - Thanksgiving Song with Orff Accompaniment

Over the River and Through the Woods - Thanksgiving Song with Orff Accompaniment

"Over the River and Through the Woods" is a beloved, classic Thanksgiving song, with words by Lydia Maria Child. Background information is included on the author and history of the song. You will receive slides for each of the four non-pitched percussion instrument ostinatos and two melodic instrument parts. "Over the River and Through the Woods" is definitely a holiday favorite to sing, but now your students can enjoy adding instruments to accompany the song. Arrangement includes a variety
Preview of Schoolhouse Rock Bundle (Grammar and America) Fill-In Activities

Schoolhouse Rock Bundle (Grammar and America) Fill-In Activities

Created by
In the Middle
This is a bundled pack of both my Grammar Rock and America Rock Fill-In-the-Blank worksheets. In this resource, you get all 9 Schoolhouse Rock Grammar Rock songs and 11 America Rock in an easy to print (PDF), fill-in-the-blank style format to use with your students to make listening to the songs more interactive!You will get from Grammar Rock:A Noun is a Person, Place or ThingBusy PrepositionsConjunction JunctionInterjections!Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here!Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla (Pronou
Preview of Fifty Nifty United States Lyrics PowerPoint

Fifty Nifty United States Lyrics PowerPoint

I created this slideshow (in .pptx format) for my students to help them learn the lyrics to the song "Fifty Nifty United States" (originally from School House Rock, found in many general music curricula, such as Making Music by Silver-Burdett; YouTube recordings can be found as well, although these are copyrighted). It is a great song to include in patriotic performances. And an added bonus, it is CROSS-CURRICULAR, as it teaches the 50 state names in alphabetical order!!!! The fun part of t
Preview of Middle School Spanish Class Music Bracket BUNDLE Young Mania Musical Madness

Middle School Spanish Class Music Bracket BUNDLE Young Mania Musical Madness

This young middle school Spanish class music bracket mania musical bundle includes everything you need to teach multiple music bracket mini-units in a young or conservative Spanish class. These updated for 2024 mania musical appropriate Spanish class music brackets can be a Spanish bell ringer or brain break and adapted for any level of Spanish from upper elementary, middle school exploratory Spanish, or conservative high school Spanish for both Spring in Spanish class and Hispanic Heritage Mont
Preview of Im Just a Bill - Flowchart with PowerPoint

Im Just a Bill - Flowchart with PowerPoint

After showing your students the classic School House Rock Song (Youtube), students will complete a colorful flowchart using an easy to follow PowerPoint.Use this visual guide on "How a Bill Becomes a Law" as your students reference for activities such as Mock Congress or your Constitution Unit.Electoral College Simulation GameHamilton The Musical: Comic Book NotesU.S. History Simulations:Civil War Simulation GameGold Rush Simulation GameOregon Trail Simulation GameLewis and Clark Simulation Game
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of Virginia Studies SOL Review Program - All Units!

Virginia Studies SOL Review Program - All Units!

Created by
Virginia Kiddies
Looking for a great SOL review for Virginia Studies? Here it is! This is a 86 page Review Program in "race" format. Students complete a study guide review packet, and then race to master all units through a quiz. I've designed the study guides and the quizzes to be graphic organizer oriented to help students prepare for those TEI SOL questions. This is ALL that you will need to review for the Virginia Studies SOL. Included in this packet are: 1 - 10 page Student Study Guide Packet - includ
Preview of Elvis Presley: 25 slides with text, hyperlinks & primary sources (with handouts)

Elvis Presley: 25 slides with text, hyperlinks & primary sources (with handouts)

CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST USING THIS RESOURCE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxNib7NeS6c&list=PLuDsB8Na6TspXRt7pZU_QT6s5u9y1qdBz&index=3***Google Classroom Compatible – these Microsoft Word documents can also be saved as Google Docs and used in Google or other digital classrooms***Google Classroom Compatible – these Microsoft PowerPoint files can also be saved as Google Slides and used in Google or other digital classroomsDesigned for Music History class OR U.S. History class, this download
Preview of Simple Star-Spangled Banner Sheet  Word Bank & Definitions

Simple Star-Spangled Banner Sheet Word Bank & Definitions

This is a simple Star-Spangled Banner fill-in-the-blank worksheet that has a word bank with definitions at the bottom of the page. I like to use this with 3rd graders each year for practice with vocabulary and writing! It's an easily accesible sheet for 3nd-4th or older if your students are not familiar with America's national anthem!
Preview of Thanksgiving Songs Orff Arrangement BUNDLE! 5 Songs

Thanksgiving Songs Orff Arrangement BUNDLE! 5 Songs

This is a collection of 5 Thanksgiving folk songs with Orff accompaniment. It works well with students of all ages. For each of the songs, you will receive the sheet music, lyrics page, 4 rhythmic ostinatos, 2 melodic borduns/ostinatos (for 2 of the songs). You will also receive dance instructions and background information for 2 of the songs.A perfect little set for November - and your students are sure to enjoy them!Rhythmic elements include:4/4 time signature* Quarter note* 2 8th notes* Qu
Preview of Thanksgiving Music Class Game Song: "Turkey, Turkey" Orff and Kodaly Lessons

Thanksgiving Music Class Game Song: "Turkey, Turkey" Orff and Kodaly Lessons

Created by
Sing Play Create
Liven up your Thanksgiving Music Class lessons with this fun Turkey Game song and Kodaly and Orff Lesson Unit. “Turkey-Turkey” is a fun game song that is easily adaptable for K-6. A complete music lesson resources with teaching slides for all concepts. Ink friendly worksheets and printables as well as audio tracks to sing and play along in class. The Song is sung to “Black Snake” melody.This resource will help students to read notes, solfege, play rhythms, play in an ensemble, sing and play
Preview of Schoolhouse Rock America Rock Fill-In the Blanks

Schoolhouse Rock America Rock Fill-In the Blanks

Created by
In the Middle
In this resource, you get all 11 Schoolhouse Rock America Rock songs in an easy to print, fill-in-the-blank style format to use with your students. You will get: Elbow RoomFireworksGreat American Melting PotI'm Gonna Send Your Vote to College (Electoral College)I'm Just a BillMother NecessityNo More Kings (Colonization of the New World)Preamble (US Constitution Preamble)The Shot Heard Round the World (American Revolution)Three Ring Government (Branches of the US Government)Sufferin' Till Suffra
Preview of Thanksgiving Music: 13 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #1

Thanksgiving Music: 13 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #1

Are you needing new songs and games to keep your elementary music students engaged this November?! This set contains 13 songs and games/activities to tie in Thanksgiving to the music room, making planning a breeze! There are songs for our youngest kindergarten learners through our upper elementary students to keep them singing, moving, dancing, and playing. If you like this file you will also enjoy Thanksgiving Music: 15 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #2Here are all the songs an
Preview of Patriotic Music Program with Script, Flag Ceremony, Familiar Songs and Game

Patriotic Music Program with Script, Flag Ceremony, Familiar Songs and Game

Created by
Sing Play Create
Sing familiar patriotic songs at your next Patriotic music program or school wide sing a long. Script, songs and even a song title matching game to help students connect to Patriotic holidays throughout the school year. *Use with President's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day. *Use as part of a Music Program or Patriotic Celebration. *Play the music game along with learning the songs.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSongs will be in a Power Point Landscape view for projectors and in portrait view for printing.
Preview of Thanksgiving Music: 15 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #2

Thanksgiving Music: 15 Songs for Thanksgiving, Autumn and Beyond, set #2

Are you needing new songs and games to keep your elementary music students engaged this November?! This set contains 15 songs and 18 games/activities to tie in Thanksgiving to the music room, making planning a breeze! There are songs for our youngest kindergarten learners through our upper elementary students to keep them singing, moving, dancing, and playing. For each song in the file you can expect:• Teaching PDF include the following, when applicable- please see the song list below for the sp
Preview of Great Big House - Thanksgiving Folk Song with Orff Arrangement & Dance

Great Big House - Thanksgiving Folk Song with Orff Arrangement & Dance

"Great Big House" is a popular folk song for November and Thanksgiving time. It is also one of my favorites. It is great to prepare for singing so, mi and la, and add instruments.I have written and included 5 rhythmic ostinatos and 2 melodic ostinatos. You will also receive the sheet music for this song, along with brief geographical information and dance steps to accompany this song.Song includes:* do-re-mi-so-laRhythms include:* Ta/quarter note* Ti/8th note* Ta rest/quarter restInstruments
Preview of Virtual Field Trip | Celebrate AANHPI Musicians

Virtual Field Trip | Celebrate AANHPI Musicians

Created by
Surdynski Sounds
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI, AANHPI) Heritage Month in May or when studying modern/contemporary musicians with this Virtual Field Trip:Mxmtoon (This or That?)Olivia Rodrigo (This or That?)Sam Tsui (This or That?)Vanessa Hudgens (This or That?)Yuna (This or That?)Bruno Mars (True or False?)Yo Yo Ma (True or False?)Zayn Malik (True or False?)SUMMATIVE CROSSWORD & ANSWER KEY includedNotes to Teacher pageEach musician's slide first starts with an image o
Preview of November Elementary Music Class Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

November Elementary Music Class Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

Created by
Sing Play Create
Elementary music teachers! Now you can Sing, play, create and move through November Music Class lessons with this amazingly adaptable and interactive resource. K-6 lessons to learn music concepts, experience composing and improvisation along with movement activities. Connect culture with songs about being thankful. This Music Lesson Bundle includes 7 different resources to help you teach all your general music classes in the month of November. OVERVIEW: RESOURCES INCLUDED:Turkey Game Song: Rhyth
Preview of Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Created by
Beat Boppers
True Blue Wonders - Australian Children's Song Introduce your children to the fascinating sounds of the didgeridoo as it imitates different Australian animal sounds. Jump like a kangaroo and fly like a kookaburra! Tap along with the rhythm on clapsticks while crocodile snaps his jaws and sing along with the different animal names in various Indigenous languages. True Blue Wonders is packed with fun and learning!This music resource is also available in a money-saving bundle. Click here to vi
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