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6th grade social studies song microsofts

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 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 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 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 The Story of Jamestown Powerpoint

The Story of Jamestown Powerpoint

This powerpoint summarizes the story of Jamestown, the first English colony. My students love reading along and clicking through the colorful pictures illustrating the story. The words are lyrics to accompany the song Jamestown, Virginia by Classroom Classics, but the powerpoint can be used with or without the music. Hope you enjoy! Visit my blog for other teaching ideas and free resources: http://tangledwithteaching.blogspot.com/
Preview of The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "The Star Spangled Banner". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 9 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE God Bless America - PowerPoint My Country 'Tis of Thee - Pow
Preview of America's Patriotic Music - Historical Timeline & Tidbits with Lyrics

America's Patriotic Music - Historical Timeline & Tidbits with Lyrics

I've been working on this Powerpoint for a long time! I am always trying to tie the history to the music. This contains a timeline of many of America's Patriotic songs along with a bit of history on each one and the most familiar lyrics sung. Songs contained are: Yankee Doodle The Star-Spangled Banner America Dixie The Battle Hymn of the Republic America, the Beautiful The Stars and Stripes Forever Anchors Aweigh Grand Old Flag The Caisson Song and The Army Goes Rolling Along The Marine's H
Preview of Do we benefit from slavery today, as the North did in the 1800s?

Do we benefit from slavery today, as the North did in the 1800s?

This is a powerful lesson for students to see a modern connection to the past.Before this lesson, you should discuss with students how the North was complicit in slavery as much as the South was in the years prior to the Civil War. Northerners profited greatly off the backs of slave labor, whether they would have wanted to admit it or not. This lesson poses the question: Do we profit from slavery today?It uses multi-media clips about Nike and Apple as well as a song called "Are My Hands Clean"
Preview of Theme Song for each week of 8th grade US history: includes lyrics-hyperlink

Theme Song for each week of 8th grade US history: includes lyrics-hyperlink

Call it "Music Monday", "Time-for-beats Tuesday", "History-song Hump-day", "Theme-song Thursday", or "Fun Friday" and use a history-themed song once-a-week all year long to enhance learning.This download includes a 65-slide PowerPoint that matches 30 songs to topics studied in 8th grade U.S. History. Some songs are funny, others are serious, but all of them correspond to topics such as: Colonies, American Revolution, War of 1812, Era of Good Feelings, Manifest Destiny, Indian Removal, Westward
Preview of Schoolhouse Rock Fill-In the blank

Schoolhouse Rock Fill-In the blank

Created by
In the Middle
I have typed up the lyrics to 3 of the history songs (No More Kings, Shot Heard Round the World and the Preamble) but have removed certain words. My students watch the video once and then fill in the lyrics as we listen a second (and sometimes third) time to the song. I wanted a way for them to interact with the video and get the songs stuck in their heads! It is great as the start to a unit and as a fun wrap up.If you would like all 11 America Rock songs including I'm Just a Bill and Sufferi
Preview of You're a Grand Old Flag - powerpoint

You're a Grand Old Flag - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "You're a Grand Old Flag". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 9 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE The Star Spangled Banner - PowerPoint God Bless America - Pow
Preview of Native American Music- 3 Songs/ Listening Activity/ Resources

Native American Music- 3 Songs/ Listening Activity/ Resources

I created this for Native American Heritage Month, but it is great for use at any time of the year! All materials are authentic and come directly from each tribe's tradition or contemporary life.Included are: Slides presentation with:2 singing activities (Anishinabee Water Song and Giizis Binoojiyag- Ojibwe) - Lyrics, translations, meanings, and background1 listening activity- Tuscarora song "Heartbeat Drum Song" with guiding questionsBonus: 1 resource slide with lots of links to online resource
Preview of American Folk Music American Folk Songs PowerPoint

American Folk Music American Folk Songs PowerPoint

AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONTHIS PRESENTATION WILL CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE EVOLUTION OF FOLK MUSIC IN AMERICA. HYPERLINKS ARE INCLUDED TO HIGH QUALITY AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR EACH FOLK MUSIC LISTENING EXAMPLE ARE INCLUDED.TEN QUIZ QUESTIONS ARE ALSO INCLUDED AT THE END OF THE PRESENTATION.ALSO CHECK OUT:ROCK MUSIC POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONJAZZ: MADE IN AMERICA POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONTHE MUSIC OF AFRICA POWERPOINT PRESEN
Preview of Music of the Harlem Renaissance {Duke Ellington Play-Along}

Music of the Harlem Renaissance {Duke Ellington Play-Along}

Teach students to appreciate music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance! This resource includes:a power-up activity where students determine whether a quote comes from Harlem Renaissance poetry or a hip hop songbackground information on famous jazz composer Duke Ellingtonan instrument play-along to "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing"brief introduction of how music is organized into measures, meter, and note valuesYou might also be interested in these other resources:Proud Mary {In
Preview of Chronological Yankee Doodle Presidents of the USA UPDATED!

Chronological Yankee Doodle Presidents of the USA UPDATED!

I teach my students to memorize the presidents of the United States in chronological order. I have heard many different tunes used with this endeavor but I felt Yankee Doodle was the most appropriate since it was our first Patriotic song. I have listed each president with their number, dates of service and their party affiliation. The president's last name is highlighted in red for the ease of identification. There is an MP3 included which I purchased from iTunes in karaoke form. This Power
Preview of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month - #DoTheHaka - Traditional Maori Dance

Asian-Pacific Heritage Month - #DoTheHaka - Traditional Maori Dance

Created by
A Sound Mind
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and celebrate with this amazing lesson on the traditional Maori dance, the Haka! Great for getting your class up and moving, students love the choreographed movements, the loud lyrics, and sticking out their tongue! They also enjoy learning about the Maori culture, including their tattoos, which makes this the perfect lesson for exposing your class to different cultures during Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. You don't need to be a dancer to use this
Preview of War of 1812 PowerPt-Battle of Lake Erie/Burning Washington/Star Spangled Banner

War of 1812 PowerPt-Battle of Lake Erie/Burning Washington/Star Spangled Banner

Created by
Jeannie Kern
This PowerPoint begins with a list of reasons why the War of 1812 was fought. The author then takes you to three main events of the War of 1812 - the Battle of Lake Erie at Put-In-Bay featuring Commodore Perry and reenactors, the burning of Washington with Dolley Madison's role in saving White House artifacts such as the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington, and the bombardment of Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key's penning of the Star Spangled Banner. You will see the site of
Preview of Cowboy Tunes & Songs from the Westward Expansion - A Collection (PPT Edition)

Cowboy Tunes & Songs from the Westward Expansion - A Collection (PPT Edition)

It's finally here!! Mrs. Kuchta's Corner, An Elementary Music Wonderland presents to you this fantastic collection of famous historical American cowboy tunes and westward expansion songs that we all know and LOVE to sing. This collection is a GREAT addition to your elementary music classroom library and can also be a fantastic cross-curricular aide to add to any regular elementary classroom teacher's library as well to help supplement your American History units of study. Lyrics and melodic nota
Preview of A Ram Sam Sam

A Ram Sam Sam

This product teaches the folk song, "A Ram Sam Sam". The lesson focuses on rhythm, adds 3 separate rhythmic ostinatos with suggestions for percussion instruments to accompany them, and shows movements for students to add as they sing. It's a fun lesson for either in school or virtual learning. ENJOY!
Preview of Social Protest Poetry / Song Lyrics

Social Protest Poetry / Song Lyrics

These are song lyrics by Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Ben Harper... to study as part of my Social Protest Poetry Project. This is my favorite project of the school year! Students learn the true power of words as they research, analyze, and/or write their own poetry of social protest. Real-world issues are explored and put to poetic words. The unit covers poetic analysis, research, author's purpose & craft, and multi-media presentations. Find other assignments within this unit for sale sepa
Preview of Native American Heritage Month - Song & Activity Bundle

Native American Heritage Month - Song & Activity Bundle

Created by
A Sound Mind
I wanted to bundle and share some of my favorite activities and songs that I use around Thanksgiving & during Native American Heritage Month. This 3 lesson bundle provides cultural & historical context about the songs and tribes through newspaper articles and videos from authentic sources. Students will engage in round singing and drumming with these deep yet accessible activities. Perfect for 3rd - 6th graders.Includes:+3 Powerpoints (with embedded audio & video)+3 Songs (with audei
Preview of Bill of Rights Rap

Bill of Rights Rap

Bill of Rights - US Constitution - Learn the major idea of the first ten amendments to the constitution using this fun and easy to learn rap! Students in 5th grade and in middle school will enjoy keeping a beat and understanding the bill of rights using this rap! I have used this in my classroom for the past 5 years with much success, and the students always ask to sing it! Makes a great transitioning chant as well! If you like this, look for my other material: Language Arts and American Histor
Preview of War of 1812: The True Story of the Battle of New Orleans

War of 1812: The True Story of the Battle of New Orleans

Created by
Engaging History
This is really interesting and really fun. First students read about the famous Battle of New Orleans, but then learn that it never needed to happen -- the war was already over! After they answer a few questions, they listen to a fun and quirky song which helped re-popularize the battle in the 20th century. I included the lyrics and directions for playing the song. As a final activity which is a lot of fun to do in groups and to share with the class, they write new stanzas for the song that inco
Preview of Veteran's Day Lesson - Book, Song & Tissue Paper Poppies!

Veteran's Day Lesson - Book, Song & Tissue Paper Poppies!

Created by
Adrienne N
This is a powerful lesson that teaches students about and the importance of Veteran's Day. The lesson provides: - a brief history about Veteran's Day - pictures of soldiers in various wars - incorporates the book, The Wall by Eve Bunting - making tissue paper poppy pins to wear - moving video to Toby Keith's American Solider - journal entries This lesson is moving and powerful! I taught this to fourth graders a couple of years ago and they still mention it whenever they see me!! Great way to g
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