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High school world history songs in English (UK)
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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Do we benefit from slavery today, as the North did in the 1800s?
This is a powerful lesson for students to see a modern connection to the past.Before this lesson, you should discuss with students how the North was complicit in slavery as much as the South was in the years prior to the Civil War. Northerners profited greatly off the backs of slave labor, whether they would have wanted to admit it or not. This lesson poses the question: Do we profit from slavery today?It uses multi-media clips about Nike and Apple as well as a song called "Are My Hands Clean"
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6th - 12th
Roman Senate / Roman Empire Pop-up Activity
The Roman Senate part of the Roman Empire – a model democracy – the basis from which most modern democracies were born. But was the Roman Senate as fair and as equal as we would like to believe. Discover the class system in the Roman Empire and see the factions from the Ancient Rome pop-up into life!
This fun and engaging pop-up Roman Senate will introduce your students to the Patricians, the Plebeians, the role of the Senate, Consuls and Dictators. Everything you need to know about the life o
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8th - 10th
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Hip Hop Griot; Rapping African Folktales & Oral Traditions
Oral tradition is essential to all societies. This is particularly important in societies where a large number people were not literate. The culture and traditions of most African civilizations was not carried on through a written language. The history and traditions of Africa were continued over the centuries, orally through storytellers and through performance by the entire village or tribe. The class will be divided in to groups of five or six who will write, design, and perform an Afric
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6th - 11th
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WWI and the Rise of Totalitarianism (Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin) - Reading Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet gives an account of the post WWI conditions that contributed to the rise of different totalitarian regimes around the world, including Benito Mussolini in Italy, Adolph Hitler in Germany and Joseph Stalin in Russia. The text is suitable for advanced intermediate to proficient ESL learners and native English speakers.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including comprehension questions, a definitions
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â WWI & WWII BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Vietnam War - Media Impact Lesson and Activities
Are you looking for a way to incorporate the Vietnam War into your classroom? Are you looking to keep the activity engaging and interesting? This activity brings the media of the Vietnam War era to life for the students. Students will be analyzing primary sources photographs, videos and music to see the events of the 1960s and 1970s. They also will analyze the impact the war had upon the American Homefront long after the war had concluded. The lesson concludes with a closing activity. I have use
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Asian History Bundle
Great Depression - Song Analysis Project with Rubric (This Land is Your Land)
Great Depression - Song Analysis Project with Rubric (This Land is Your Land) - This 4 page Great Depression teaching resource contains a project that requires students to analyze the song This Land id Your Land by Woody Guthrie and the ways in which it relates to the overall events of the Great Depression. The famous song became an anthem of the Great Depression era and is an excellent tool for student analysis in order to show their interpretive skills and their ability to relate a source to t
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5th - 10th
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The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic - Reading Comprehension Informational Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text explores the spread of the Spanish Flu / Influenza pandemic of 1918 and why it was the deadliest and strangely most forgotten medical calamity in history.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including true or False exercises, a fun crossword and multiple choice exercises . The text can be used for vocabu
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Modern History Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
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
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Best Sellers Bundle
How to Write an Enduring Issue Essay (Global II Essay included)
INCLUDES:-"Jingle Bells" song to remember 9 major enduring issues- Full Enduring Issues Essay (I use after teaching nationalism)- Essay Outline example answer keyI use this guide the first time I give my sophomores a full NYS Global Exam Enduring Issue Essay to complete. Ideally, they've already been instructed on the basic concept of an enduring issue. It takes roughly a week to complete together in class with additional work given outside the classroom. While it is a big time commitment, I ha
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10th
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Also included in:Â NYS Global Two Regents Full-Year Curriculum: Updated for New Exam
THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - BUNDLE OF READING PASSAGES
This is a bundle of 10 'cloze' reading passages about the history of 10 Christmas Traditions. There are comprehension, vocabulary, and reflection questions + Key. There is a digital interactive Google Slides version of this product for distance learning purposes.In this zip file you will find:Printable PDFs of all the products separately with the passage readings and the questions The links of a copy to the interactive Google Slides versionsa bonus file with all of the separate files together al
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Protest Songs: Vietnam War & Iraq War
This one-page, two-sided PDF provides the lyrics to the songs "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and "Holiday" by Green Day along with questions that check for student understanding and prompt quality class discussion. It is an exciting, fun, and interesting way to introduce a unit on the Vietnam War in a way that really garners students' interest.
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9th - 12th
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Economics & History: The Beatles "Revolution" song (Vietnam War, communism, '68)
The preview includes the lyrics and 1 of the handout's 8 questions, along with the answer key. The answer key provides a lot of historical insight into the song for the students, although the students generally understand the true meaning while listening to the song.
Before playing the song, give a brief background on the year of 1968 (Vietnam War and global protests) and all of the worldwide protests that were taking place.
Now play the song. This is the youtube link to hear it: https://www.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Alexander The Great Music Video
This clever and informative music video by EdTunes, chronicles the life and times of the Macedonian King, Alexander the Great. It explains the circumstances surrounding his ascension to the Macedonian throne and examines his invasion and subsequent conquest of the Persian Empire. The song also discusses the impact of Alexander’s conquest on Eurasian societies, including the creation of a cosmopolitan civilization known as Hellenic.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•MP4 music file.
•PDF lyric sheet for pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: Germany – O Christmas Tree FREEBIE
*** FREE ***Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history and cultural traditions. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Christmas Around the World as is found in Germany, singing a famous German Christmas carol, O Christmas Tree and playing a recorder and/or Easy Tone Chimes & Bells arrangement of the song. Materials:• Teaching Suggestions• Fact Sheet• Song Sheet: O Christmas Tree• Music for Recorder• Music & Instructions
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
D-Day Facts Unveiled: Revealing the Epic Truth With Top 10 Facts
Explore the dramatic events of D-Day with these epic facts that shed light on one of the most pivotal moments in history. From the meticulous planning of Operation Overlord to the daring exploits of Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy, this collection offers a captivating glimpse into the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on June 6, 1944.What It Teaches? These facts provide valuable insights into the strategic significance of D-Day, the challenges faced by Allied forces, and the imp
Grades:
8th - 11th
We Didn't Start the Fire Fall Out Boy Lyric Analysis: Sociological Imagination
In 2023 Fall Out Boy created an updated version of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire." The lyrics are posted on this document and students are asked to answer two reflection questions and create their own lines to add with what Fall Out Boys included. This is a great start or final activity in a Sociology class as it reminds students how history connects to biography, and biography connects to history. This is good practice for students using their Sociological Imagination. Teacher key
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9th - 12th
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Bundle: Samantha Smith: Short Story, Persuasive Letters
Create an entire unit by using this Bundle:-Learn about Samantha Smith's life by reading a short story.- Learn how to write persuasive letters and, a bonus, knit Samantha's outfit for an 18" doll.An Easel Assessment is included.
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6th - 9th
Teach History with Music: Toolkit - How to engage students in ANY history class!
Do you want to engage and inspire students in a history or social studies classroom? History and your classroom come alive when you put it to a rhythm! Use popular and traditional songs to engage your students and inspire them to see historical and social issues in the world around them!
This versatile toolkit will allow you the opportunity to use popular music in your classroom to allow students to engage with historical and social issues through popular music! The best part is the toolkit
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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World War One - WWI Song - Educational Music Video Bundle (with quiz)
Check out this World War One music video! It's one of The Grammarheads' most popular songs. Use it as an activating strategy with elementary and middle school kids. High school kids will even get lots of information out of this one! After watching the music video, check for understanding with a quick 10-question quiz. Answer key included. Rock Your History!
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This bundle includes:
-Music Video (about 3 minutes long)
-Sample Lesson Plan
-Quiz
-Answer
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4th - 10th
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The Wellerman (SA/2-Part Mixed Voices w/Tambourine, Hand Claps, Flute, Violin)
A 19th Century New Zealand sea shanty/folksong, The Wellerman went viral in 2021. This fun, easy arrangement will bring the house down at your next performance! Dress it up with optional tambourine, hand claps, flute or violin. SA/2-Part Mixed Voices Great for upper elementary, middle school or above Instrument cues in score May be performed with accompaniment or a cappella. Late intermediate level piano accompaniment Chords included for guitar, uke, or banjo. Piano Accompaniment Track available
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3rd - 10th
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Main Causes of World War I - MANIA song
Please consider purchasing this songin the Bundle. (It's free in the Bundle ;-)This song uses the traditional M-A-N-I-A acronym for Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, & Assassination as an organizational tool. This gives you access to the song. The lyrics and worksheet are in the DBQ. See the Bundle to obtain the Lyric Analysis.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â WWI Mini-BUNDLE. Main Causes of World War I: Notes, DBQ, Presentation & more
ENCANTO Comprehension Questions/Family Tree/Family Personalities Bundle
You are purchasing 3 Encanto activities! I truly love Encanto, and it has been a joy to create these resources for you and your students to use. Enjoy!!ENCANTO Comprehension Questions- Spanish and English: You are purchasing comprehension questions for Disney's Encanto in Spanish and English. 20 comprehension questions are included, as well as 4 reflection questions. All questions are available in both Spanish and English. Answer keys are included.Family Tree Activity: This activity can be used
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6th - 12th
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The Wellerman (SA/2-Part Mixed Voices) Piano Accompaniment Track
Piano Accompaniment Track for octavoPiano only - no voices.
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3rd - 9th
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