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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 Classroom Learning Songs (GROWING)

Classroom Learning Songs (GROWING)

Singing together in the classroom is a beautiful and POWERFUL thing! These Classroom Learning Songs will provide you with lyrics created by me and set to popular songs to build learning engagement within your classroom! Songs are best fit to 2nd grade standards, but could be used with multiple grade levels.This product is a GROWING! This means, each time I create a new Learning Song for the classroom it will be added to this product! As songs are added, the price of the resource will increase. P
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Preview of Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Songs & Activities

Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Songs & Activities

Created by
A Sound Mind
May is Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. An important celebration, but one that doesn’t typically draw the fanfare of February’s Black History Month, or Hispanic Heritage Month. However, with the popularity of Disney’s Moana and Lava songs, I have found an easy engagement piece that allows students to access a part of the world they might not be familiar with. By the time they found out these islands were made from volcanos they were totally hooked! Each song features a map
Preview of Continents Slide Show Presentation

Continents Slide Show Presentation

This is a power point presentation that introduces all 7 of the earth's continents. At the end of the slide show there is a link to a song (I did not write the song.) that my students love to sing to. I included the lyrics at the end of the slide show. There is actually more detail to the slides than the thumbnails show. Sometimes those thumbnails jumble stuff up a little bit.
Preview of Branches of Government Grade 4 PPT (with Justin Bieber "Government" song)

Branches of Government Grade 4 PPT (with Justin Bieber "Government" song)

This is a PowerPoint that includes the standards for comparing/contrasting the branches of the government, as well as how they are equal. The following standards are covered in the PowerPoint: 4-4.2 Explain the structure and function of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. In this presentation, students learn one branch a day for three days. At the end of each lesson, students learn a verse of Justin Bieber's, "Baby," now called "Government." I rewrote
Preview of American Revolution- Revolutionary War Activities

American Revolution- Revolutionary War Activities

If you need engaging activities, songs and hands on projects to enhance your unit this is for you! This product includes: Taxes Flip Book (study guide) Taxes Protesting Poster Activity Steps to the Revolution Activity and Classroom Posters Hanging Biography project Recipe for “Firecake” & Recipe Review activity for students Lantern making activity Causes of American Revolution Song Wax Museum Letter Key Battles Study Guide and Answer Key Conflicts Leading to the Revolution research activit
Preview of God Bless the U.S.A.  - PowerPoint

God Bless the U.S.A. - PowerPoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "God Bless the U.S.A. (by Lee Greenwood)". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 18 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 'T
Preview of Fifty Nifty United States Sing Along Powerpoint

Fifty Nifty United States Sing Along Powerpoint

Created by
Mrs G
This is the famous song "Fifty NIfty United States" in a powerpoint presentation for a sing along. This is an excellent way to learn all 50 states in alphabetical order. I use this with all grades k-5 but also the 4th grade teachers use it when they test over the states! GREAT resource!
Preview of Ancient Egypt Songs - Tutankhamun, Pyramids, Hieroglyphics and much more!

Ancient Egypt Songs - Tutankhamun, Pyramids, Hieroglyphics and much more!

Created by
Donna Minto
“Miss Minto’s Musical Moments”Over the past year during lockdown I’ve created 200 “Musical Moments” which I’ve made available to all schools nationwide here in the UK. I’m pleased to say they have been very popular with many thousands of downloads! They consist of 200 resources, each of which consists of links to brilliant YouTube videos on lots of different topics such as animals, countries, beatboxing, self esteem, history, Westerns and so many more. Lots of background information on the vario
Preview of UPDATED 13 Colonies Song

UPDATED 13 Colonies Song

Created by
Caroline Jones
Use this PowerPoint song to help your students memorize the 13 colonies to the tune of "Turkey in the Straw". Not sure of the tune? An audio file of me singing the song is included in the PowerPoint. The slide features the lyrics to the song along with a labeled map of the 13 colonies. As a bonus, you can use the animation to block out the name of each colony, one at a time to further improve students' memorization skills.
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