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Free U.S. History songs
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History of the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving Song
Extended Version Available with Activities in Your Grade Level Below
Find out all about the first Thanksgiving in this fun animated video about the Pilgrims, their Journey on the Mayflower, and their meeting with the Wampanoags. Samoset, Squanto, and Massasoit all make appearances as they share a 3-day feast with William Bradford, William Brewster, John Carver, and more!
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Fun Packet
1st Grade Thanksgiving Fun Packet
2nd Grade Thanksgiving Fun Packet
3rd Grade Thanksg
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K - 3rd
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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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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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The Thirteen Colonies
Video Version: https://youtu.be/KhkeqL4eLPcThere were 13 colonies in America13 colonies in AmericaNew Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and ConnecticutNew York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New JerseyVirginia, Georgia, Maryland, North and South Carolina
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1st - 3rd
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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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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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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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Star Spangled Banner & America the Beautiful
This freebie includes 2 patriotic songs with lyrics, vocab, and history of each song. This can be used for a quick review of these songs or for getting a closer look at the history and background of these patriotic songs. I hope your students enjoy learning these songs.** Don't forget to follow me to get monthly freebies if you like my work. Click on the "Follow Me" button on my store page.
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1st - 5th
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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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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
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4th - 6th
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
"A Change is Gonna Come" related to "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau
This is a copy of the lyrics to Sam Cooke's song "A Change is Gonna Come." I use this with my students AFTER we have read and discussed Henry David Thoreau's famous essay "Civil Disobedience." We listen to the song on youtube, and then the students answer 4 higher-order thinking questions that relate to the song, including writing a letter from Henry David Thoreau to Sam Cooke in order to incorporate the two texts. It also incorporates basic research skills in that it asks students to find th
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11th - 12th
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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Cesar Chavez Song for Third to Fifth Grade Students
Cesar Chavez Song for Elementary Students is a Social Studies Memory Song to help third-fifth grade students remember his name and accomplishments. Arizona State Social Studies Standards require students to know about people important to Arizona history. Cesar Chavez is one of those important personages. This is a short two stanza song sung to the tune of "London Bridge is Falling Down."
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3rd - 5th
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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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Star Spangled Banner Lyrics Poster: National Anthem, "Defence of Fort M'Henry"
This poster elegantly displays the lyrics of the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which turned 200 years old in 2014.
All four of the original stanzas are included in the poster. The lyrics are written in a clear, readable font and the title "The Star-Spangled Banner" is portrayed in script. It would make a great addition to a classroom display or bulletin board about "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Originally a poem by Francis Scott Key entitled "Defence of Fort M'Henry," the
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Martin Luther King Song
Download this FREE copy of the Martin Luther King English song 'Side by Side'. The Spanish version, 'Martin Lutero King' is also available on TPT. For more music by Linda Quiroz, check out our Q4 store or Visit: https://www.children-song.com/ and on the menu go to 'Single Songs' and it will take you right to the two FREE language versions of this wonderful tribute to MLK by Linda Quiroz. ENJOY & SHARE! And let me know how your students like it.
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Not Grade Specific
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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