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War Protest Songs Analysis Activity
U.S. History / American History / World History: War Protest Songs Analysis Group work Activity. Music is driven by passion....these artists were passionate about various wars in our history. By listening, recording and analyzing lyrics students grasp a deeper level of learning. This activity is fantastic and will activate your auditory learners and maximize creativity and passion in any social studies setting.This product is also sold as part of the Vietnam & Post War America Unit Bundle
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Best Sellers Bundle
War of 1812: The True Story of the Battle of New Orleans
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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Fifty Nifty United States Sing Along Powerpoint
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!
Grades:
K - 6th
Flobots song analysis "Same Thing"--US foreign policy/Cold War/CIA
This lesson analyzes the song "Same Thing" by the Flobots. Lyrics of the song and a youtube link to a sound only video is provided. An opinion of what the song means is also provided.The song mentions several names of previous world leaders who one way or another were overthrown or forced out of power with the assistance of the United States. The leaders include Jacobo Árbenz (1913 – 1971) was the President of Guatemala from 1951 to 1954, Mohammed Mosaddeq - Prime Minister of Iran 1951-1953
Grades:
9th - 12th
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The Election of 1824
This lesson is about the important election of 1824. In the Google Slides presentation, it first goes through the 4 candidates running for president, discussing their experiences, the positives, and the negatives. There are fill in the blank notes for the students to do as you go through each candidate. Then, based on what they learned about the candidates, they will state what all four have in common, and they will vote on who they would personally elect (I recommend making it a whole thing whe
Grades:
7th - 12th
Music and History "We Didn't Start the Fire" Lyric Debate
Bring music and history together in this quick one-day assignment based on the Historic Billy Joel "We Didn't Start the Fire" song. This assignment poses students with the big question "What was the most influential verse" in the song on present day. Students know this song but don't know the history behind it. Challenge your students to know past events and relate them to modern day. This is the perfect fun day, beginning, or end of school year assignment. Fits perfect into your history, g
Grades:
7th - 12th
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American Revolution and French and Indian War Primary Sources
This was created at an NEH class at Fort Ticonderoga. Included are 4 primary sources with 5-6 questions each. The primary sources are George Washington's letter to his mother during the French and Indian War, The Death of General Wolfe song, Ethan Allen's capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and Jemima Condict's diary during the American Revolution.
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Olympic Theme Song
A Power Point Presentation that includes a link to a YouTube video for the Olympic Fanfare and Theme composed for the Olympics. There is history and points of discussion throughout. The composers Arnaud and Williams are presented. There are questions during the presentation for students to respond to.
Grades:
1st - 5th
"HIP HOP" HISTORY! THE FULL COLLECTION OF US HISTORY RAPS!
US HISTORY in RAP FORMAT....yes, lyrical rhyming verses that bring the chapters of United States History to life!
Collection includes: Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialization, Progressive Era, Imperialism, World War I, The Roaring 20's, The Great Depression, WWII, Postwar America and the 1960's
Be the teacher that "drops bars" on your students! This collection of 11 extensive History Raps covers every topic from the Civil War through the 1960's!
If your students can relate to THESE l
Grades:
9th - 12th
Bill of Rights and I Know It Lyrics
I wrote this Bill of Rights song to the beat of "Sexy and I Know It" to help my students learn all 10 first amendments. They love singing this song and we even made a music video.
Grades:
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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This Land Is Your Land; An Instrumental Music & Social Studies Unit.
Hello!
Here is a unit on Woody Guthrie's "This Is Your Land". The powerpoint includes a biography, video links, song lyrics with differentiation for visual learners, instrumental music charts for ukulele, bass, guitar (easy and regular) piano/keyboards, drumset as well as a non traditional melody notation chart.
The unit includes a Social Studies part where students analyze the song's lyrics, the main idea of the song, as well as the geography of the country. In addition, students will learn
Grades:
3rd - 8th
"HIP HOP HISTORY: The Progressive Era"
This four page lyrical rap will give you the chance to "drop some bars" on your students while teaching them the important thematic concepts that go with this unit of US HISTORY. Your students will absolutely learn from this activity!
After you (or they) recite the lines of the song...you can go back and analyze stanza by stanza and you will be amazed at how much they actually retain. An excellent review activity or launching activity- but for sure something that will stimulate and engage!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Colors of the Wind - Song Lyric Analysis
Put a historical twist on a beloved Disney classic!Students will read along with the lyrics to "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas. Students will be instructed to add their own analysis of the lyrics as well as answer the guiding questions. I recommend reminding students that the Disney portrayal of Pocahontas is inaccurate, yet historical references can be identified in this song.Click here for more song analysis activities!I hope you find this resource useful!
Grades:
6th - 8th
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"Being Polite" a character trait
This is a power point to show what the character trait politeness means. I have included the lyrics of the song of being polite. I can easily email you the lyrics if you need them. Please enjoy this and my honesty along with sharing power point. I have created a series of 3 so far.
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Ten character traits Bundle
Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology Review Through Song
This resource was designed for the HSB4U course, and works for any intro to sociology, anthropology, and psychology course, such as HSP3M. Students work in groups to analyze a "protest" song. Students answer guided questions about the change the song aims to produce, and what a SAP perspective would have to say about it. Song suggestions included are a mix of modern songs from popular artists, to more "traditional" 1960s protest songs. This activity is aimed at applying their learning, and prior
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Mini Bundle: HSB4U Challenge and Change Curriculum Bundle
Guns and Ships - Song Lyric Analysis
Incorporate the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton in your classroom!"Guns and Ships" describes the contributions Marquis de Lafayette made to the American Revolution and highlights the relationship George Washington and Alexander Hamilton had during the war. There are guiding questions in the analysis column for students to answer.For my classroom, I had the students listen first while following along on the lyrics sheet. I played the song a second time so they could highlight/underline words
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Hamilton Song Analysis: 3 Song Bundle!
Sociology Overview
A brief but to the point introduction of what sociology is for the first day of content in a sociology class. It goes over the topics and questions asked by sociology, includes pictures/cartoons/memes and a couple of quick videos to give students an good understanding of what they will be discovering in class. It sets up for a more interactive discussion lesson rather than just lecturing. It ends with a sociological analysis of a Tupac song. Clean lyrics are included.
Grades:
9th - 12th
HIP HOP HISTORY: RECONSTRUCTION
This 4 page lyrical Rap allows you to "drop some bars" on your students in a fun, exciting and engaging method. It contains everything they need to know about Reconstruction from Lincoln's assassination, struggle for power between Radical Republicans, carpetbaggers, scalawags, KKK and all the concepts and terms that are necessary for a deep understanding of Reconstruction.
If you like this activity consider buying the entire collection (11 Raps) for the bargain price of $29.99 on my seller pag
Grades:
5th - 11th
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Up With People's "Colorado!" Sing-Along PowerPoint
I made this sing-along to align with my 4th graders' learning about Colorado history. We had a western swing band come and perform for the elementary school and I was amazed to discover that my students loved this style of music and I really wanted to make an effort to incorporate regional music into my curriculum. This is an easy PowerPoint to print out for students as well.
This is a sing-along presentation that has what I call "DIY Time" where my students play along while they sing on dif
Grades:
4th - 6th
First Americans Rock Song
This is an educational song for Social Studies. It references important events and achievements of how the first Americans became the first Americans. This song is a great way to help students learn and remember important information. Music is a wonderful tool in helping people learn and it is amazing how some kids can memorize facts if it is set to a tune. This song is sung to the tune of "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley. There is a fourth and fifth grade version.
Grades:
4th - 5th
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"HIP HOP" HISTORY!: INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AMERICA 1870-1910"
This four page lyrical rap will give you the chance to "drop some bars" on your students while teaching them the important thematic concepts that go with this unit of US HISTORY. Your students will absolutely learn from this activity!
After you (or they) recite the lines of the song...you can go back and analyze stanza by stanza and you will be amazed at how much they actually retain. An excellent review activity or launching activity- but for sure something that will stimulate and engage!
Grades:
9th - 12th
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"Over There" - WWI Song Lyric Analysis
"Over There" by George M. Cohan is a patriotic song that was used during WWI to inspire American men to join the war effort. Analyze the song to learn more about American sentiments during World War I!For my classroom, I played the YouTube video linked in the download and had the students listen first while following along on the lyrics sheet. I played the song a second time so they could highlight/underline words they didn't know and lines they thought were important. Then they worked with a p
Grades:
6th - 12th
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"HIP HOP HISTORY: WORLD WAR I"
This four page lyrical rap will give you the chance to "drop some bars" on your students while teaching them the important thematic concepts that go with this unit of US HISTORY. Your students will absolutely learn from this activity!
After you (or they) recite the lines of the song...you can go back and analyze stanza by stanza and you will be amazed at how much they actually retain. An excellent review activity or launching activity- but for sure something that will stimulate and engage!
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
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