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Free middle school U.S. History songs
Columbus Day Poem and Songs
Perfect for Columbus Day!
Here are 3 poems/songs for little learners to take home on Columbus Day. We sang these in class the whole week then I gave them this handout to take home and sing with their parents. I had a lot of positive feedback from parents saying their kids learned a lot and really enjoyed these songs!!
**I do not take credit for writing these songs/poems**
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PreK - 6th
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Presidents Day Video Freebie: Activities & Worksheets Available in Description
A link to the extended version of this video is below. Help us keep these holiday videos free by purchasing a fun activity set that goes along with the video.Click to Explore Extended Video & Activities✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲ ✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲Happy Presidents DayFrom the two of us at NUMBEROCK✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲ ✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲This Presidents of the USA song for kids Starts from George Washington and goes all the way to Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. With some bluegras
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1st - 6th
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"The Gettysburg Address" (music video)
Memorize one of the greatest speeches in United States history as you sing along with this beautiful melody. Hear Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as you've never heard it before and unlock new levels of understanding. None of the words have been changed or left out in order to retain the purity of the message. Abraham Lincoln would be proud of this creative rendition of his work.
This one of a kind creation is excellent for President's Day and/or Veteran's Day. Use it for education or entertainmen
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5th - 7th
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Star Spangled Banner sign language
This is a Pidgeon Signed English (PSE) translation of the star spangled banner. It uses American Sign Language (ASL) signs, but follows the English word order of the song. I originally created this 4 page worksheet for a music class that my student was in as a guide to the students who were all learning to sign the song. They performed the song at their music concert first in silence and then with singing to show the audience what music is like for their deaf peer. The images used on this worksh
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Grades:
5th - 8th
America the Beautiful
The perfect poster for you to teach your children "America the Beautiful!" This is made to be printed on 8-1/2 x 11 paper!
Enjoy!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Create a Present Day "We Didn't Start the Fire" Song
In this project, students assume the role of Billy Joel rewriting his famous "We Didn't Start The Fire" song using present day events. Inspire your students creativity and innovation by having them create their own lyrics and record their own music. This project has kids research the social, political and economical events from 1980's-Present. I use this as an introduction to present day history but would fit well in any time period in history. By studying the original song lyrics students are
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7th - 12th
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The United States Geography Song: Social Studies Activity with United States Map
In just a few minutes you'll be singing along to our geography song that celebrates the USA through a musical style inspired by traditional American power ballads. The song is infused with the rich twangs of the electric guitar that will bring the classic rock genre of the previous generations to the children of the current generation. Come along with us on a musical journey as we learn about some of America's most beautiful places, their most famous faces, along with the names and geographic l
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4th - 6th
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Thirteen Colonies Song
Song - "Viva la 13 Colonies" - to teach important information about the original thirteen colonies including: regions, geography, government, religion, and other pertinent facts.
Sung to the tune of "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay.
The song is available to hear on Youtube.
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/.
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3rd - 8th
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The Oregon Trail Song
Sing this song to the old Gilligan's Island theme ("Now sit right back and you'll hear a tale..."). This song is a fun way to teach the following standards:
Why did settlers travel west on the Oregon Trail?
What hardships did the settlers face on the trail?
What was the Homestead Act?
How did towns grow along the trail?
Brain research tells us that songs are stored in long term memory-use the songs as a scaffold to allow students to access the important information you teach them, for the long t
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4th - 8th
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Constitution Song Great For Social Studies US History MP3 and PDF
Get your kids involved in learning about the Constitution! Fun song teaching about the creation of the Constitution. Includes mp3 and PDF of words.
Great for: Teaching Constitution, and Constitution Day
keywords: What's the truth George, Constitution, Constitution Day, Song, Classroom Song, American History, truthme
Grades:
4th - 6th
Vietnam War Songs
Analyzing 4 songs involving protest and the Vietnam war era
Born in the USA
Fortunate Son
WAR
Ohio
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7th - 10th
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Women in the Early Industrial Revolution in Social Studies
A study of women's labor during the early Industrial Revolution. using the song "The Jute Mill" song. Students will enjoy learning about how women played a role in the Industrial Revolution.Check out more resources created by Geography & Math Made EasyCONTINENTSNorth AmericaCentral & South AmericaEuropeAsiaAfricaAustraliaSKILLSGeography Concepts & SkillsMap & Map QuizzesCONCEPTSCultural & Religious StudiesGovernmentEconomicsAncient CivilizationEnvironmental, Cultural, and Hu
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Hamilton The Musical Analysis: Guns and Ships
Help your students connect with history when studying the American Revolution in class. Listen to the soundtrack from Hamilton The Musical and use the songs to help shape classroom conversations regarding America's road to revolution! This worksheet addresses the Battle of Yorktown, Lafayette's role in the revolution, and General Cornwallis' surrender.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Hamilton The Musical Analysis Bundle
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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John Mayer "Waiting on the World to Change" and Why we Should Study History
This lesson takes the song "Waiting on the World to Change," and uses it as a way for students to listen for John Mayer's message about not being apathetic and being a participator in our history and our democracy.
The song lyrics and posted along boxes to write student thoughts, followed by critical thinking questions to enable discussion.
You will need to play a version of Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change" to best complete this lesson
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6th - 12th
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Historical Lyric Analysis: "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton | The American Rev.
You will recieve:Teaching InstructionsPage 1/2 of the Student Worksheet which provides context to the song, a comic of King George III, the full lyrics, and instructions for highlighting the lyrics for their relevance to the American Revolution (or humor!)Page 2/2 of the Student Worksheet which features a chart that allows students to analyze each stanza of lyrics for their context in the American Revolution or their actual meaninga key of answer examples
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6th - 12th
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Der Furher's Face- Disney WWII Propaganda
I included this cartoon of Donald Duck in Nazi Germany as part of my 8th grade WWII propaganda unit. This was the first jump in class from propaganda only being seen in posters and text, to being viewed on film.
The students loved this activity, and the 10min film has stuck with them for the rest of the year.
Attached is the viewing guide. The cartoon can be found on youtube by just searching the title.
If you're looking for more WWII propaganda, check out my gallery walk! https://www.teache
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7th - 10th
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History Songs
A start to, but not a comprehensive, list of songs that can be used primary or secondary sources to understanding topics discussed in World History II or other subjects.
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8th - 12th
Also included in: World History II Mega Bundle
1950s Suburbia and Malvina Reynolds' "Little Boxes" – A Deep Dive
Dive into the world of 1950s suburbia with this comprehensive resource centered on Malvina Reynolds' iconic protest song, "Little Boxes." This song, penned in 1962, offers a poignant commentary on the rise of suburbia and the middle-class conformity that came with it. With this document, educators can guide students through a thematic exploration of the song's symbolism, its historical context, and its relevance in today's world.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Causes of the American Revolution Song parody of Weezer's "Pork & Beans"
This is the lyrics for a song parody about the Pre-Revolutionary War Acts written to be sung to the tune of "Pork & Beans" by Weezer. It references the Tea Act, the Quartering Act, the Stamp Act, the Sugar Act, The French & Indian War, and the Boston Tea Party. Can be performed by teacher or used as a sing-along activity for students.
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5th - 11th
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Black History: The Reconstruction
Video Version: https://youtu.be/es719h0Wf8EMuch of the Southern United States was destroyed during the Civil war. Farms and plantations were burned down and their crops destroyed. Also, many people had Confederate money which was now worthless and the local governments were in disarray. The South needed to be rebuilt. The rebuilding of the South after the Civil War is called the Reconstruction. The Reconstruction lasted from 1865 to 1877. The purpose of the Reconstruction was to help the South b
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2nd - 6th
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Sing-a-Long Booklet of the Lyrics to Schoolhouse Rocks America
I have created a compilation of lyrics from the classic songs from "Schoolhouse Rocks America" videos. Mnemonic learning has proven to not only help retention of information but also provide a fun learning activity for both students and teachers. The Schoolhouse Rock videos have given almost 50 years of unforgettable songs and cartoons that stay with the audience for decades longer than most lessons provided in classrooms today. As a student, I utilized them repeatedly in school to remember gram
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
Black History EP
7 songs that celebrate Black History through informative and fun lyrics. Beans-N-Frank are the modern-day, hip hop version of School House Rock. We like to make music that is comparative to songs you would hear on the radio, yet the content is full of useful, teachable material. The exception is the first song called African Drum. It is more of a feel-good song that likens the vibe of current urban music to its roots in Africa.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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That's Alright, Texas (The Story of Stephen F. Austin) - Distance Learning
I am a 7th grade Texas History teacher. I created the following video to help explain the contributions of Stephen F. Austin to the Anglo colonization of Texas. It is a short (1:23), music cartoon video that could work as an introduction to a lesson, a station in a rotation or as homework. It is available 24/7 on my YouTube channel (Keith Piirto) or just click the picture attached. I hope it is helpful to you and your students this year. I have included the lyrics.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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