*This is a SMART NOTEBOOK file, please make sure you have a version of smart notebook in order to use this product*This is a musical mini unit on Aaron Copland, “Appalachian Springs,” and the song “Simple Gifts.” I love doing this lesson with my upper elementary students around Thanksgiving, but it’s such an important message for any time of the year! This year, my 4th graders performed “Simple Gifts” with the folk dance for our Thanksgiving sing-along. National Standards:*Singing in unison and