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Music Common Core RH.6-8.8 resources
The Star Spangled Banner & Lift Every Voice and Sing - Black History
Engage your students in a dynamic discussion and analysis of two anthems, "Lift Every Voice & Sing" and "The Star-Spangled Banner". This resource includes: Articles, Website suggestions, Book recommendationsPowerPoint Presentation to accompany all student worksheetsCulturally Responsive Classroom TipsEstablish Discussion NormsGoogle Slides version18 Fillable PDF worksheets:Set Learning Intentions WorksheetPre-analysis worksheetLift Every V
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Black History Bundle
Vietnam War: Musical Reactions of the 60s and 70s
In this Unit, students examine how Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s “Ohio,” Merle Haggard’s “Okie From Muskogee” and Edwin Starr’s “War” articulated the divisive feelings Americans had about the war in the late 1960s and early 1970s. To supplement these songs, students will also watch clips from CNN Soundtracks and analyze polling data, news articles, and photographs from the era. By the end of the unit, students will know seminal events during the Vietnam War, including the Gulf of Tonkin Reso
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Vietnam War Unit
60s Girl Groups Unit - Early Feminism and Breaking Away from Traditional Roles
The Essential Question for students is: Were the Girl Groups of the early 1960s voices of female empowerment or reflections of traditional female roles? In this lesson, students will evaluate what the emergence of the Girl Groups said about the roles of girls and women in the early 1960s. The nation sat on the threshold of a new Women’s Rights movement that would challenge traditional female roles. In 1963, Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, widely considered a milestone in the emerg
Grades:
8th - 10th
Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Burr vs. Hamilton Musical Analysis Investigation Pear Deck Google Slides
With this interactive Pear Deck, students will be immersed in the world of Hamilton the Musical and delve into the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr through five songs: "The Ten Duel Commandments," "The Election of 1800," "Your Obedient Servant," "The World Was Wide Enough," and "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story." As they listen to each song, students will interpret the emotions, motivations, and consequences depicted, developing critical thinking and analytical skills a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Early United States History Interactive Lessons BUNDLE
RI8.3: 9/11 - Country Music Response
On September 11th, 2001, the US experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history...and the students sitting in our classrooms weren't even born yet! This event is our moment in history when everyone remembers where they were on that morning, and just like our grandparents told us about where they were when Kennedy was shot, we too mustn't allow this generation to forget what we saw and felt as we lived through it. The Essential Question for this unit is: How did country musicians’ respo
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
RI8.3 - 9/11 Song Comparison Graphic Organizer (Country Music + September 11th)
On September 11th, 2001, the US experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history...and the students sitting in our classrooms weren't even born yet! This event is our moment in history when everyone remembers where they were on that morning, and just like our grandparents told us about where they were when Kennedy was shot, we too mustn't allow this generation to forget what we saw and felt as we lived through it.The Essential Question for this unit is: How did country musicians’ respon
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – A Mini Curriculum
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Banjo and its Relationship to Slavery (slides, videos, music, questions)
The mini-lessons on these slides trace the history of the American banjo - students will go back to its African roots, wade through its complicated relationship with slavery, and discuss the irony of today's generalizations of "who" plays the banjo. As one editorial article will say, "How did the banjo go from black to white?" (that article is included in the BUNDLE). The Essential Question for students is: What is the relationship between the banjo and slavery, and how did music making by slave
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
The Romany: Centuries of Discrimination (Complete Mini Curriculum)
If you are lucky enough to have traveled in Europe, you’ve probably seen members of the Romany ethnic group gathered outside of popular tourist sites, Known variously as Roma, Gypsies, Tsingani, Boyash, Zingari, Kipti and, in Spanish, Gitanos, the Romany rank among Earth's most marginalized ethnic groups.'The Romany, Centuries of Discrimination,' is a 400-word informational text that can help teachers supplement their lesson plans for a variety of subjects - from History to the Arts to Ethnic St
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Reggae, Calypso, Salsa & ‘Tambrin – An Introduction to Caribbean Music
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and 'Tambrin' is the series's 700-word introduction. It provides a brief survey of the historical conditions that gave rise to the Caribbean's modern music forms. This primer is an excellent resource for History, Social Studies and Geography teachers, or for instructors of the Fine Arts, looking to provide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Calypso: Trinidad’s Captivating National Art – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.Why did Calypso
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption – A Mini Curriculum
The spirit of the Islands comes alive! 'Destination: Music' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption' is the powerful 3200-word climax of the series. Incorporating all the lessons learned in previous essays, it discusses the uniquely miserable conditions endured by Jamaica's slaves, and the unique cultural output that emerged as a result. Included in the analysis are the theories of repatriation theories
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Banjo Unit - Journey from Africa to N. America; Relationship to Slavery
The mini-lessons on these slides trace the history of the American banjo - students will go back to its African roots, wade through its complicated relationship with slavery, and discuss the irony of today's generalizations of "who" plays the banjo. As one editorial article will say, "How did the banjo go from black to white?" (that article is included in the BUNDLE). The Essential Question for students is: What is the relationship between the banjo and slavery, and how did music making by slave
Grades:
8th - 11th
'Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – A Mini Curriculum
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad. Why does 'Tamb
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Puerto Rico is More than Just Salsa – Match 'Em & Comprehension Worksheet
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Carnival & Calypso in Antigua – A Mini Curriculum
The island of Antigua lies approximately 450 miles north of Trinidad, a distance that was all but unfathomable to slaves during colonial times. Yet despite their physical separation, these enslaved populations and the unique musical cultures they created would evolve to be remarkably similar. Calypso Music is perhaps the best example of this.'Carnival & Calypso in Antigua 'is an 850-word journal-style essay that features interviews with Antiguan media personalities and music historians. Payi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Romany: Centuries of Discrimination – Comprehension Worksheet
If you are lucky enough to have traveled in Europe, you’ve probably seen members of the Romany ethnic group gathered outside of popular tourist sites, Known variously as Roma, Gypsies, Tsingani, Boyash, Zingari, Kipti and, in Spanish, Gitanos, the Romany rank among Earth's most marginalized ethnic groups.'The Romany, Centuries of Discrimination,' is a 400-word informational text that can help teachers supplement their lesson plans for a variety of subjects - from History to the Arts to Ethnic St
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Jamaica's Reggae, Rage and Redemption – Match 'Em & True/False Worksheet
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and Tambrin: A Historical Journey' is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using music as a historical guide.Part Six is the 3200-word climax of the series. Incorporating all the lessons learned in previous essays, it discusses the uniquely miserable conditions endured by Jamaica's slaves, and the unique cultural output that emerged as a result.This fun worksheet consists of two sections, 'Match-ems' and True/False questions. The
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Carnival in Antigua – Comprehension Grid & Worksheet
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribean' is a seven-part essay series dedicated to using music as a historical guide.Part Three is a 850-word journal-style essay that features interviews with Antigua's local personalities, music historians as well as photos of the island's annual Carnival parade. This challenging worksheet contains two sections - Part One is a 'cheat sheet' grid that allows students to compare Antigua's musical culture to others in the region.PartTwo cons
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Calypso: Trinidad’s Captivating National Art – Worksheet
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series paired with a short documentary movie of the same name. Both are dedicated to using music as a means of understanding the past.Part One is a 550-word discussion of Calypso, and what Trinidad's captivating national art can teach us about the Caribbean's long history of cultural assimilation.This fun worksheet consists of two sections, 'Match-ems' and True/False questions. The first section presents stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tambrin, the Music of Tobago – Fill in the Blank Comprehension Worksheet
The sister islands of Trinidad & Tobago rest a mere 52 miles apart, yet due to the value of Tobago's colonial sugar plantations, its early economy was far more reliant on African slave labor than Trinidad's. Not surprisingly, as each island developed its own unique culture, such fundamental differences in economy, ethnic composition and human experience led to wildly different artistic outcomes - i.e. 'Tambrin Music in Tobago and its far more famous cousin Calypso in Trinidad.Why does 'Tambr
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Banjo Articles - First Accounts in N. America (3 primary sources for analysis)
The first account of the banjo appearing in North America comes from a 1687 manuscript describing slaves in Jamaica. Students will read 3 different primary sources to answer 8 comprehension questions. This item contains the articles only; the questions are included as part of the slideshow called The Banjo and its Relationship to Slavery. Students will focus on when and why slaves played music, each author's opinions of that music, and how the slave masters responded to the music the slaves were
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
The Romany: Centuries of Discrimination - Reading Comprehension Quiz
If you are lucky enough to have traveled in Europe, you’ve probably seen members of the Romany ethnic group gathered outside of popular tourist sites, Known variously as Roma, Gypsies, Tsingani, Boyash, Zingari, Kipti and, in Spanish, Gitanos, the Romany rank among Earth's most marginalized ethnic groups.'The Romany, Centuries of Discrimination,' is a 400-word informational text that can help teachers supplement their lesson plans for a variety of subjects - from History to the Arts to Ethnic St
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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