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Woody Guthrie: Bound for Glory - Museum of Musical Instruments

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The Museum of Music History offers this online exhibition about the songs and life of singer Woody Guthrie. There are lyrics, music samples, and background information on the singer's...more
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The Museum of Music History offers this online exhibition about the songs and life of singer Woody Guthrie. There are lyrics, music samples, and background information on the singer's life and life during the great depression. This one would be a great adjunct to a study of either folk music or the Depression.

tag(s): composers (16), great depression (28), songs (44)

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Use this site to shed some more light on the famous singer who created one of the great patriotic songs in American history. Introduce this site on the interactive whiteboard before allowing them to explore it on their own or in groups on classroom computers. If using a follow-along or graphic organizer, teachers could tailor this lesson to be a focus on the Great Depression and how it affected different types of people. If using a graphic organizer we recommend Graphic Organizer Maker, (reviewed here)

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Pop Music Lessons - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Music draws powerful connections. This is a wonderful, wholly unlikely collection containing dozens of lesson plans that use music and popular songs as touchstones for exploring other...more
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Music draws powerful connections. This is a wonderful, wholly unlikely collection containing dozens of lesson plans that use music and popular songs as touchstones for exploring other events and disciplines. Created by teachers at workshops hosted by Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the topics range from the Reformation to literary themes, and much more. Many of these lessons require real research and serious thought. Teachers in all disciplines can find something here.

tag(s): lyrics (15), songs (44)

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Examine this site, and take advantage of the free lesson plans that are appropriate for your classroom! Students will be much more interested, and you will be surprised at how music virtually cross-bridges every subject.

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National Standards for Music Education

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Arts education is frequently one of the first casualties of tight budgets. This national site for music educators offers standards for music education as well as links to music education...more
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Arts education is frequently one of the first casualties of tight budgets. This national site for music educators offers standards for music education as well as links to music education resources. Advocates for the importance of the arts in education will find help here.

tag(s): music theory (45)

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Music is Poetry - TeachersFirst

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6 to 8
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Discover lesson unit that combines music and lyrics in a study of poetry. Part of the attraction: students get to help select the music, and hence the message. This lesson ...more
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Discover lesson unit that combines music and lyrics in a study of poetry. Part of the attraction: students get to help select the music, and hence the message. This lesson plan was one of the winners in a lesson plan contest sponsored by TeachersFirst. TeachersFirst editors have added technology options where appropriate.

tag(s): poetry (188)

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This unit conforms to Florida language arts standards. Technology options include using an interactive whiteboard, or an online whiteboard such as Draw.Chat, reviewed here.

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Stephen Collins Foster - University of Pittsburgh

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This site from the University of Pittsburgh traces the life and songwriting career of Pittsburgh native Stephen Foster. Foster's music is seen by many as helping to define American...more
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This site from the University of Pittsburgh traces the life and songwriting career of Pittsburgh native Stephen Foster. Foster's music is seen by many as helping to define American culture during this period. This site offers interesting research material, as well as more detailed content for the advanced student.

tag(s): biographies (93)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans with the Teacher Resource portion of this site. Great supplements for a unit on the Civil War, just make sure to save this site as a favorite to allow for easy retrieval later on.

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Living Pictures Representing the History of Black Dance - Yale University

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Through the study of paintings, books, photography, and poetry, students will learn about the history of Black dance. With an emphasis on the evolution of Black dance from the African...more
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Through the study of paintings, books, photography, and poetry, students will learn about the history of Black dance. With an emphasis on the evolution of Black dance from the African period through the Harlem Renaissance and beyond, this unit emphasizes research as a tool for meaningful choreography. The culminating activity is a video production that chronicles a living history through movement.

tag(s): africa (137), african american (109), dance (26)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans offered on this web page. The focus is interdisciplinary, and although lengthy offers a lot of valuable information. Be sure to look at this thoroughly before you plan to use it with students. Though the resources are listed, you will need to obtain them yourself. Definitely take a look at this one!

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The Visual Blues of Jacobs Lawrence, Aaron Douglas and Romare Bearden - Yale University

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Explore the influence of the Harlem Renaissance on the work of three visual artists who show us a "visual Blues of the African American people." ...more
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Explore the influence of the Harlem Renaissance on the work of three visual artists who show us a "visual Blues of the African American people."

tag(s): blues (22), harlem (8)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and classroom activities on this site! This site would be great during a unit on the Harlem Renaissance.

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Visual Blues- On the Move: Visual Art Syntheses of the Blues Impulse - Yale University

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This unit brings the blues to life as students experience the blues as both creators and observers of visual blues art. ...more
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This unit brings the blues to life as students experience the blues as both creators and observers of visual blues art.

tag(s): blues (22)

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Sing Two Stanzas and Rebel in the Morning: The Role of Black Religious Music - Yale University

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Introduce your students to the blues as a means of understanding Afro-American culture, emphasizing improvisation. Students learn by playing and singing the music, and finish by writing...more
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Introduce your students to the blues as a means of understanding Afro-American culture, emphasizing improvisation. Students learn by playing and singing the music, and finish by writing and singing their own piece of the blues.

tag(s): blues (22)

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How to Blues - Yale University

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Introduce your students to the blues as a means of understanding Afro-American culture, emphasizing improvisation. Students learn by playing and singing the music, and finish by writing...more
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Introduce your students to the blues as a means of understanding Afro-American culture, emphasizing improvisation. Students learn by playing and singing the music, and finish by writing and singing their own piece of the blues.

tag(s): blues (22)

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A Guide Through the Culture of the Blues - Yale University

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Use the style and humor of the blues to trace the development of the blues and its parallel, the African-American experience, from the seventeenth century to the present. ...more
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Use the style and humor of the blues to trace the development of the blues and its parallel, the African-American experience, from the seventeenth century to the present.

tag(s): blues (22)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities on this site! This would be an excellent resource for a US or World history classroom!

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Finding the Rhythm of Blues in Children's Poetry, Art, and Music - Yale University

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Use activities that center around poetry, art, and music related to migration, slavery in the U.S., and African-American culture to help students learn about the blues aesthetic. ...more
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Use activities that center around poetry, art, and music related to migration, slavery in the U.S., and African-American culture to help students learn about the blues aesthetic.

tag(s): blues (22), migration (44), poetry (188), slavery (75)

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Creating Blues: An Interdisciplinary Study - Yale University

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Use the study and creation of blues lyrics, art, poetry, and fiction to immerse students in the blues philosophy. ...more
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Use the study and creation of blues lyrics, art, poetry, and fiction to immerse students in the blues philosophy.

tag(s): blues (22), poetry (188)

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Building Character: Remaining Resilient, Resourceful, and Responsible - Yale University

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Introduce your students to The Blues culture and "instill in them a sense of appreciation for struggle." ...more
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Introduce your students to The Blues culture and "instill in them a sense of appreciation for struggle."

tag(s): blues (22)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plans offered on this site! This would be a great resource for a US history or Language Arts classroom.

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The Blues Impulse in Drama: Lessons on Racial Pain - Yale University

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Study the drama of racial tension, prejudice and pain in To Kill A Mockingbird, The Death of Bessie Smith and Blues for Mr. Charlie. ...more
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Study the drama of racial tension, prejudice and pain in To Kill A Mockingbird, The Death of Bessie Smith and Blues for Mr. Charlie.

tag(s): africa (137), african american (109), blues (22)

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The Blues Impulse - An Era and the Ambiguity of Adolescence - Yale University

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Help students learn about the Harlem Renaissance and about themselves through this investigation of the blues. ...more
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Help students learn about the Harlem Renaissance and about themselves through this investigation of the blues.

tag(s): blues (22), harlem (8)

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Take advantage of these free lesson plans and activities! This site would be an excellent resource during a unit on the Harlem Renaissance or during Black History Month!

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Teaching Academic Skills Through the Exploration of Music - Yale University

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Build students' reading, writing, and comprehension skills while exposing them to music, film, and literature in this interdisciplinary approach to the film genre. The movies Jurassic...more
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Build students' reading, writing, and comprehension skills while exposing them to music, film, and literature in this interdisciplinary approach to the film genre. The movies Jurassic Park and Star Wars are used in this series of lessons that contain adaptations for students from kindergarten through high school. Modifications for special needs students are included.

tag(s): literature (217)

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Take advantage of the free lesson plan and classroom activities hosted on this site! The incorporation of music into these lessons would be great for ELL or lower-achieving readers, who may be able to access the content better through these methods. Be sure to save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.

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The Sousa Page - Dallas Wind Symphony

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A music history lesson from the Dallas Wind Symphony offers a history of the composer and his many many marches. If you're involved with instrumental music, don't miss this one. ...more
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A music history lesson from the Dallas Wind Symphony offers a history of the composer and his many many marches. If you're involved with instrumental music, don't miss this one.

tag(s): biographies (93)

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Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of John Phillip Sousa. What is unique about the site is that it has audio of many of Sousa's compositions, which would be great to sample after a unit on his work. This would be extremely useful for history or music teachers.

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Mutopia

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Here's a site that offers printable musical scores for dozens of compositions - mostly classical - that are in the public domain. At present, the collection is small - including ...more
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Here's a site that offers printable musical scores for dozens of compositions - mostly classical - that are in the public domain. At present, the collection is small - including works of Beethoven, Bach, Satie, etc. But this is a new project that holds great promise for music lovers on a tight budget.

tag(s): composers (16)

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Bookmark this site for use in your music classes all year.
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Music Education Online - Children's Music Workshop

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A professional guide to Music Education for K-12 that offers access to a variety of resources including articles on music education advocacy, an interactive bulletin boards for questions...more
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A professional guide to Music Education for K-12 that offers access to a variety of resources including articles on music education advocacy, an interactive bulletin boards for questions and comments related to music education, retailers, instrumental and vocal music, professional organizations, and integrated units written by and for classroom teachers. Created and maintained by Larry Newman of The Children's Music Workshop, Los Angeles, CA.

tag(s): musical instruments (46)

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