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Preview of Alexander Hamilton Musical the Whiskey Rebellion Rap Battle Assessment

Alexander Hamilton Musical the Whiskey Rebellion Rap Battle Assessment

Hamilton vs. Jefferson - Hamilton the Musical in the Classroom - Rap Battle NOTE: This project is really fun! You will find your students obsessively rapping the lyrics from Hamilton with their own twist. They will write and re-write their raps even after the project is due. They will come to you with every rewrite and "burn" that they script. Be prepared for the enthusiasm! This unit combines the lyrics from two songs from "Hamilton the Musical" with Social Studies curriculum and common core.
Preview of Civil Rights - Death of Emmett Till (Reading, Song Analysis, Assignment, etc.)

Civil Rights - Death of Emmett Till (Reading, Song Analysis, Assignment, etc.)

Created by
History Matters
Civil Rights - Death of Emmett Till (Reading, Song Analysis, Assignment, etc.) - This 14 page Civil Rights teaching package centers on the death of Emmett Till in 1955 and the impact it had on the overall Civil Rights Movement. The package comes with a series of resources, including: a detailed and engaging reading on the life and death of Emmett Till, a set of analysis questions related to the reading, a song analysis and discussion guide for the Bob Dylan protest song The Death of Emmett Till
Preview of Hamilton The Musical: Comic Book Notes (Distance Learning Included)

Hamilton The Musical: Comic Book Notes (Distance Learning Included)

Teach your students about Hamilton: The Musical through these five pages of comic-book style guided notes! Your students will follow along and complete the comic as they listen to the award-winning Broadway musical. I highly recommend using Amazon Music to play the album as the lyrics will scroll with each song making it much easier for students to follow along.Electoral College Simulation GameI'm Just a Bill - Flowchart with PowerPointU.S. History Simulations:Civil War Simulation GameGold Rush
Preview of La Bicicleta y Colombia Spanish Music Cloze Activity for Novice Spanish Class

La Bicicleta y Colombia Spanish Music Cloze Activity for Novice Spanish Class

This Spanish cultural song activity was designed to introduce the basic geography of Colombia through the song La Bicicleta by Carlos Vives & Shakira. It is designed for novice middle school Spanish, Spanish 1, or Spanish 2 students focusing on 3 of the SUper 7 high-frequency words - voy, quiero, and le gusta. Included in this Bicicleta song activity for Spanish class✅ Basic vocab for early novice Spanish - voy, quiero, le gusta & bicicleta ✅ Printable 1 page PDF worksheet ✅ Worksheet in
Preview of "Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

"Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

Created by
Debbie Clement
The original children's song, "Red, White and Blue" was written by Debbie Clement in the immediate aftermath of 9-11. It is a simple song intended to instill a sense of patriotism and celebration of all things Americana. The song is especially appropriate for the observation of Patriot's Day, Constitution Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and similar observations. It has been performed from coast-to-coast for all types of programs honoring America. This unit is a 'zip' file that inclu
Preview of Terry Fox

Terry Fox

This storybook / reader and song with no-prep activities for kindergarten and primary students make Terry Fox even more memorable in preparation for your annual walk or run event. Touching assembly song is easy to teach young students with its simple melody. Students echo the teacher the first few times singing it, then they've got it! ♫ ♬ To hear my ☺kindergarten students ☺ sing the first half of the song, simply play the preview video with your volume turned up! ♫♬The story of Terry Fox and h
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 Latinoamérica by Calle 13 Song Annotation Packet for Heritage Speakers

Latinoamérica by Calle 13 Song Annotation Packet for Heritage Speakers

Created by
Profe Nygaard
A four-page packet for the song "Latinoamérica" by Calle 13. This is designed for heritage speakers or advanced learners of Spanish. How to use this resource: Work through this song packet in class with your students. Students will:watch the music videowrite a brief reflection of how they felt while watching the videoannotate the song using the keyinvestigate the references in the song on the internet Included in this product:4-page packet Answer KeyTeacher instructionsLanguage:SpanishFormat:
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 Child Labor CLOSE Read Using Newsies Song Lyrics - History & Reading Activity

Child Labor CLOSE Read Using Newsies Song Lyrics - History & Reading Activity

If you and your students are learning about the history of child labor, or you are looking for an interesting close reading activity - this resource is for you! Close reading with song lyrics has proven to be very helpful to my students. This resource will help integrate this teaching idea into social studies and history lessons! In this 9-page packet, students will read the lyrics Newsies "Seize the Day." The song explains the feelings of newspaper boys when they were forming their union to fig
Preview of Simple Star-Spangled Banner Sheet  Word Bank & Definitions

Simple Star-Spangled Banner Sheet Word Bank & Definitions

This is a simple Star-Spangled Banner fill-in-the-blank worksheet that has a word bank with definitions at the bottom of the page. I like to use this with 3rd graders each year for practice with vocabulary and writing! It's an easily accesible sheet for 3nd-4th or older if your students are not familiar with America's national anthem!
Preview of Activity: Introduction to Cold War (We Didn't Start the Fire)

Activity: Introduction to Cold War (We Didn't Start the Fire)

I use this activity as a fun way to introduce the Cold War (and sometimes Billy Joel too) to students in my American History Class. This Activity has 5 handouts listed below:1. List of 33 Historical and 33 Cultural Terms used in the song. + I cut the terms up and put them in 2 separate bowls and have students select 1 term from each cup. They then have to research the term. (Have to use internet - most will not be in the textbook.)2. Template for How Information Should Be Presented +
Preview of Schoolhouse Rock America Rock Fill-In the Blanks

Schoolhouse Rock America Rock Fill-In the Blanks

Created by
In the Middle
In this resource, you get all 11 Schoolhouse Rock America Rock songs in an easy to print, fill-in-the-blank style format to use with your students. You will get: Elbow RoomFireworksGreat American Melting PotI'm Gonna Send Your Vote to College (Electoral College)I'm Just a BillMother NecessityNo More Kings (Colonization of the New World)Preamble (US Constitution Preamble)The Shot Heard Round the World (American Revolution)Three Ring Government (Branches of the US Government)Sufferin' Till Suffra
Preview of Vietnam War Music Activity

Vietnam War Music Activity

The following is an activity in which students explore various songs which were direct results and/or responses to the conflict in Vietnam. Students are provided with the lyrics to the following four songs:- "For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield- "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young- "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye- "Ballad of the Green Berets" by Staff Sergeant Barry SadlerInstructions are for the teacher to play the songs while the students listen to the songs and read the lyric
Preview of Civil Rights - Song Analysis Project (Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan)

Civil Rights - Song Analysis Project (Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan)

Created by
History Matters
Civil Rights - Song Analysis Project (Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan) - This 4 page Civil Rights teaching resource contains a project that requires students to analyze the song Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan and the ways in which it relates to the overall events of the Civil Rights Movement. The famous song became an anthem of the Civil Rights era and is an excellent tool for student analysis in order to show their interpretive skills and their ability to relate a source to the events of th
Preview of Middle School Spanish YOUNG March Music Bracket 2023 mania musical música

Middle School Spanish YOUNG March Music Bracket 2023 mania musical música

The newest appropriate Spanish class music bracket for upper elementary and middle school Spanish students for 2023! Middle School Spanish mania musical 2023 includes appropriate, authentic music videos in Spanish for younger students, or for more conservative schools with older Spanish students. This young Spanish music bracket includes a mix of classic and current songs, which might also be found in my other Mis Clases Locas music resources. This would be great for a Spanish March Music bracke
Preview of March Music Bracket for High School Spanish class - mania musical bell ringers

March Music Bracket for High School Spanish class - mania musical bell ringers

Everything you need to teach a March music bracket mini-unit in Spanish class. This music bracket unit works great in High school Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3 & Spanish 4. Mania musical is perfect for March madness or any time your Spanish class needs a fun break such as the end of the year (mania musical de mayo)! It could be a bell ringer class starter for 3 weeks or a 1 day sub-plan. Everything is digital and distance learning-friendly.You might be more interested in NEW mania musical
Preview of Virtual Field Trip | Celebrate AANHPI Musicians

Virtual Field Trip | Celebrate AANHPI Musicians

Created by
Surdynski Sounds
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI, AANHPI) Heritage Month in May or when studying modern/contemporary musicians with this Virtual Field Trip:Mxmtoon (This or That?)Olivia Rodrigo (This or That?)Sam Tsui (This or That?)Vanessa Hudgens (This or That?)Yuna (This or That?)Bruno Mars (True or False?)Yo Yo Ma (True or False?)Zayn Malik (True or False?)SUMMATIVE CROSSWORD & ANSWER KEY includedNotes to Teacher pageEach musician's slide first starts with an image o
Preview of Our National Anthem Worksheet-Quizable!

Our National Anthem Worksheet-Quizable!

This is a part fill-in-the-blank, part matching and part answer-the-question worksheet or quiz on America's national anthem. The first part is the first verse with missing words. The missing words are written in the second section for matching with their meanings. The third section is a question section that is based on the top part of the worksheet. You can easily use this a worksheet to review as a class or as a quiz for your students to conclude a unit on "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Preview of James Lafayette Passage and Primary Source Activity (VS.5b)

James Lafayette Passage and Primary Source Activity (VS.5b)

Created by
Alyssa Teaches
Looking for an engaging way to teach James Armistead Lafayette? Look no further! This set of activities allows students to learn about the contributions of James Lafayette during the Revolutionary War. These activities are a great addition to your American Revolution unit!Activity 1:Students will read a nonfiction passage and answer comprehension questions.Activity 2:Students can complete a foldable template for social studies notebooks.Activity 3:Students will work in groups to analyze a primar
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 Analyzing President Andrew Jackson & John Quincy Adams' 1828 Election Songs

Analyzing President Andrew Jackson & John Quincy Adams' 1828 Election Songs

In this fantastic worksheet, students are presented with the lyrics of the 2 famous campaign songs from the election of 1828. Andrew Jackson was challenging John Quincy Adams in one of the most heated elections in US history. After analyzing the lyrics to both of these famous songs, students are presented with several CCSS-based questions to gauge their understanding and promote critical thinking. Finally, they compose their own campaign song based off of what they have learned. This is a simple
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 Spanish Music Bracket Madness March mania musical with Google Forms for voting

Spanish Music Bracket Madness March mania musical with Google Forms for voting

March Music Madness 2022 for Spanish class. Everything you need to teach a diverse and current music bracket unit in Spanish class. This Editable Google music bracket unit works great in High School Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3 & Spanish 4. Mania musical is perfect for March Madness, Hispanic Heritage Month, or any time your Spanish class needs a fun break such as the end of the year (mania musical de mayo)! Get the newest Mania Musical 2024 Spanish Class Music Bracket⭐️ Bundle up for th
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