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4th grade social studies song pdfs

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 American National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" Word Search

American National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" Word Search

YOUR STUDENTS WILL LOVE THIS "STAR SPANGLED BANNER" WORD SEARCH!THE FOLLOWING WORDS ARE HIDDEN IN THIS PUZZLE:ABLE ADMIRAL ARMED AWAKE BALTIMORE BEAM BEANES BETWEEN BOMBING BRAVED BURNED CAUSE CONQUER DAWNS DOCTOR EARLY ENGLAND FORT FRANCIS GLARE LAND LAST LAWYER MCHENRY MIST MOTTO PEACE PROOF RAIN RAMPARTS REPOSES ROCKETS SAFER SAY SCOTT SEEING SHORE SILENCE SPANGLED STARS TALK TRUST VICTORY WASHINGTON WAVE PLEASE FOLLOW "THE MUSIC TEACHER STORE" FOR NEW PROD
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 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 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 James Lafayette Passage and Primary Source Activity (VS.5b)

James Lafayette Passage and Primary Source Activity (VS.5b)

Created by
Alyssa Teaches
Looking for an engaging way to teach James Armistead Lafayette? Look no further! This set of activities allows students to learn about the contributions of James Lafayette during the Revolutionary War. These activities are a great addition to your American Revolution unit!Activity 1:Students will read a nonfiction passage and answer comprehension questions.Activity 2:Students can complete a foldable template for social studies notebooks.Activity 3:Students will work in groups to analyze a primar
Preview of Songs to Learn the Continents and Oceans

Songs to Learn the Continents and Oceans

This colorful file includes 5 different songs to spice up your geography lessons. Three songs focus on the seven continents of the world. One focuses on the four oceans of the world. The last song focuses on parts of the globe- continents, poles, and equator. Children of all ages will enjoy these catchy tunes! Each song comes in an attractive printable file that can be copied or made into a poster.
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month | For Kids | Activities + Videos + Song

Hispanic Heritage Month | For Kids | Activities + Videos + Song

The Hispanic Heritage Month represents a really important celebration in our country. The contributions of this great culture must be recognized inside and outside the classroom, therefore, this month I invite you all to celebrate multiculturalism in the United States !!!This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.p2:- When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?p3:- How should we celebrate it?p4-5:- The difference between Hi
Preview of All About That Jazz Listening Glyphs

All About That Jazz Listening Glyphs

DISCOUNTED 1 DAY ONLY: 1/10/18 These adorable jazz listening glyphs are perfect for enhancing and reviewing favorite jazz musicians while adding some spice and pizzazz to your jazz music appreciation lessons! 2 versions of each glyph are provided to meet the needs of various age groups and learning styles in your classrooms. Simpler terms for music elements such as dynamics, tempo, texture, etc. are used for lower elementary students while more complex terms are used for older elementary ages.
Preview of Remembrance Day Activities for Canadian Classrooms

Remembrance Day Activities for Canadian Classrooms

Created by
I Heart Grade 3
Remembrance Day is such an important day that does not get the attention it deserves. This unit will help you connect your students to Remembrance Day through songs, video, poems, and writing activities - using Canadian recording artists to discuss the importance of respecting the 2 minutes of silence on November 11, and the significance of the Highway of Heroes. It can easily be connected to your English, Social Studies, or Ethics classes. This unit includes: * Youtube link to Terry Kelly’s
Preview of Middle School March Music Bracket - mania musical for YOUNG Spanish class 1

Middle School March Music Bracket - mania musical for YOUNG Spanish class 1

Are you looking for Spanish March music bracket for upper elementary Spanish and middle school Spanish students? This editable mania musical Google resource includes appropriate, authentic videos in Spanish for younger Spanish students, or for more conservative schools with older students in Spanish classes. ⭐️ Get the YOUNG Spanish Music Bracket Bundle for all clean music brackets ⭐️This Appropriate Spanish class music bracket unit includes:✅ Resources for full 16 song bracket or a 1/2 8 song b
Preview of Huron Carol Orff Arrangement in Aeolian Mode

Huron Carol Orff Arrangement in Aeolian Mode

Created by
Neil West
Considered Canada's first Christmas Carol, the melody of the Huron Carol is an excellent piece for introducing or reviewing aeolian mode on barred Orff instruments and for discussing early Canadian music and early Canadians. The melody can be easily sung or performed on a soprano/tenor recorder. The piece lends itself well to creative movement. Note that the title of the score says La Pentatonic. The music is not Pentatonic but can be adapted. The music is in the aeolian mode in the elementa
Preview of German Lantern Festival

German Lantern Festival

Created by
Sabine
Germany is not all about Octoberfest! A much more popular and common event for children in Germany is Martin's Day. These materials give you all the information you need to introduce any age level to this authentic and fun German tradition. On Nov. 11, German children celebrate Martin's Day. They learn the story and song of St. Martin, who lived in the Middle Ages and became known for sharing his coat with a poor man in the cold wintertime, and they construct lanterns and take them on a parade t
Preview of American Patriotic Music Program

American Patriotic Music Program

Complete music program that you can use at almost any elementary grade level! Includes all song lyrics and speaking parts. Some of the songs include: Fifty Nifty United Sates, The Declaration of Independence, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Turkey in the Straw, and many more! Program runs about 45 minutes. PowerPoint to go along with program may be purchased separately. You just need to download the music! This program can also be used for music lessons throughout the year to teach US history in a fun,
Preview of Declaration of Independence Lyrics to "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

Declaration of Independence Lyrics to "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

Created by
Ms Clarke
This is a fun song I wrote to Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together". It fits into teaching The Declaration of Independence. It's sung from the colonists point of view on why they want to break up with King George III and England.
Preview of Mochi's Mariachi Packet

Mochi's Mariachi Packet

Are you looking for streamlined resource to introduce mariachi into your elementary school classroom? Let Mochi help you out! Her mariachi packet includes arrangements of 4 classic mariachi songs for voice, recorder, ukulele, xylophone and bass. Kids can learn any part and play along with the provided piano tracks, or combine parts to create an awesome ensemble. Purchase of the packet includes permission to make as many photocopies for your class as you need.Help your students discover this amaz
Preview of Patriotic Songs {freebie}

Patriotic Songs {freebie}

My students love to sing patriotic songs to start each day. These posters are a friendly reminder of the words in the songs. Enjoy! Go USA! Your kind feedback is much appreciated. Any questions please email me at deirdre.eldredge@gmail.com If you'd like more freebies and other classroom products I'd love for you to visit my blog A Burst of First
Preview of Texas Declaration of Independence Lesson Inspired By Taylor Swift

Texas Declaration of Independence Lesson Inspired By Taylor Swift

Created by
HistoTeam
Introducing, "We Are Never Getting Back Together"! (Convention of 1836, Washington On The Brazos Version) where history meets heartbreak in the spirit of Taylor Swift's catchy breakup anthem. This Texas history lesson includes primary source analysis (Texas Declaration of Independence), comprehension questions, image analysis, the opportunity to write their own break up song from the perspective of the Texas delgates, the opportunity to design the album cover, and two writing prompts. It's not
Preview of James Armistead Lafayette Activity VS.5 Virginia Studies Reading Passage

James Armistead Lafayette Activity VS.5 Virginia Studies Reading Passage

Are you looking for an engaging way to teach about James Armistead Lafayette? Rap songs are the solution! This activity is based on rap songs that explore the contributions of James Armistead Lafayette who served as an African American spy during the American Revolution, his relationship with General Marquis de Lafayette who was instrumental in helping James gain his freedom, and how their efforts lead to American independence.Students will listen to the songs then use the song lyrics as reading
Preview of COMPOSER ACTIVITIES Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

COMPOSER ACTIVITIES Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Created by
Joyful Music
***$5.00*** Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history, math and writing for 2-5th. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Tchaikovsky, identifying and singing a musical theme with original fun lyrics and writing creative narratives. Music vocabulary words are used. Math principles may be applied through the use of rhythm patterns. An easy Orff arrangement is provided.Two Writing Prompts for 2nd – 5th are included, emphasizing t
Preview of Prairie Reflection  (2-part Treble Voices, Violin and Piano)

Prairie Reflection (2-part Treble Voices, Violin and Piano)

Created by
Marzipan Music
The package includes the full score as well as separate, reproducible violin and vocal parts. My home is the prairie, where my spirit wanders free...Life on the prairies is very broad and expansive: the sky seems endless and the land stretches out in all directions. There is a strong connection to the earth, the elements and the seasons as they all contribute to the patterns and routines people live by. There is great beauty here but you have to look for it and appreciate it for its simplicity.
Preview of The Song My Paddle Sings  (SA, Flute and Piano)

The Song My Paddle Sings (SA, Flute and Piano)

Created by
Marzipan Music
The package includes the full score as well as separate, reproducible flute and vocal parts.Pauline Johnson was a Canadian poet whose mother was British and father was Chief of the 6 Nations Mohawk clan in Ontario. Her writings included both aspects of her ancestry and The Song My Paddle Sings has become one of her most well-known. It is a long poem which describes a canoe trip down a river, highlighting the sights and sounds along the way. It has been abridged and adapted for use in this compos
Preview of Jack Jouett Packet

Jack Jouett Packet

Created by
Alyssa Teaches
It's hard to find resources to teach students about Jack Jouett and his contributions to the American Revolution! This engaging packet has ready-to-use activities that make lesson planning a breeze!What's Included:informational text passagesong lyricsinteractive notebook foldable templateThanks for visiting my store!You may also like these related Jack Jouett activities:Jack Jouett Mystery Person ActivityJack Jouett Poetry Activities PacketCLICK HERE for more American Revolution resources!
Preview of O CANADA Easy Tone Chimes & Bells Arrangement

O CANADA Easy Tone Chimes & Bells Arrangement

Created by
Joyful Music
***$3.00***THIS PRODUCT HAS RECENTLY BEEN UPDATED. It reflects the change in lyrics. Also, the musical arrangement has been updated.This product includes the following materials:• Lesson Plan, Objectives, Procedures• Musical arrangement used for this piece• Sheet with lyrics and rhythms• Individual printable sheets for each assigned chime or bell (G4-Eb6)Age Appropriate for:• Upper elementary• Middle School• High School• AdultThis product uses a “non-music reading” approach. While it could be us
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