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8th grade other (social studies) songs
Sea Shanties
Personal Note: My daughter is going deaf. She's a musician, like me. I am going to start learning American Sign Language, and will be pursuing an ASL Interpreter Degree. All TPT funds will be used for that process now. Thank you for supporting me in this. Please share these resources with friends and colleagues as you see fit. ❤️---PamelaThe Wellerman is here! Want to capture your students interest in the "Work Songs of the Seas?" This resource is your key! I've created this Google Slideshow to
Grades:
6th - 12th
Rock and Roll Music History 1970s Hard Rock Heavy Metal Worksheets & Activities
Ready to get your students excited about Rock and Roll Music History with the 1970s Golden Era of Classic Rock and Iconic Songs? A decade of rock genres: Hard rock, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, Glam Rock, and Progressive Rock. Rock Music lesson includes narrated music history slides, rock genre definitions, worksheets & activities. PDF-BW-Digital Google slidesNarrated SlidesYou will love saving your voice with digital audio slides (20 minutes) that narrate the Golden Era of Classic Rock. The 19
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Rock and Roll History Music Unit Growing Bundle General Music Activities
Songs of the Vietnam War | Protest Music Mini Project
Looking for a way to incorporate music into your classroom? Here it is! This Songs of the Vietnam War Protest Music Mini Project has students learn more about the Anti-War Movement by analyzing specific songs from the time. This 2-3 day mini project requires students to analyze a specific song from the Anti-War Movement. During their analysis they will need to answer these questions: How does this protest song connect to the Vietnam War? Does this artist support or oppose the war? How do you kno
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: America & the Vietnam War| 2 Week Complete Unit
THREE Easy Recorder, Tone Chimes & Bells arrangements FOLK SONGS
***6.00***This product includes the following:• Lesson Plan, Objectives, Procedures• Actual musical arrangement used for each piece• Sheet with lyrics and rhythms used in each piece• Individual printable “music” for each chime or bell • Recorder music for each pieceSongs included in this FOLK SONGS BUNDLE:• Home on the Range• Simple Gifts• Take Me Out to the Ball GameThis product uses a “non-music reading” approach. It is not meant to be an accompaniment for singing but rather the entire melody
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Rock and Roll Music History 1980s synthesized electronic music and MTV Hits
Ready to engage your students with Rock and Roll Music History of the 1980s featuring synthesized electronic music and the transformation of MTV hits? Hours of exploration on a decade of rock genres: pop, hair bands, new wave, Hip Hop, and the rise of women artists. Includes narrated slides, digital choice board, worksheets & activities. PDF-BW-Digital Google slides Narrated SlidesYou will love saving your voice with narrated digital audio slides (24 minutes). Perfect for students who requir
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Rock and Roll History Music Unit Growing Bundle General Music Activities
Farmers, Miners, Cowboys, Railroad Workers - Groups That Moved America
This lesson is focused on the farmers, miners, cowboys and railroad workers who moved west, their motivations and influence on the nation. Students will determine which of these groups influenced westward expansion in the United States the most. The lesson begins with a Warm Up activity in which students ponder the idea of what causes people to relocate and what things a country can do to motivate population movement. Next, students work in groups to analyze songs from the time period of westwar
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Texas Declaration of Independence Lesson Inspired By Taylor Swift
Introducing, "We Are Never Getting Back Together"! (Convention of 1836, Washington On The Brazos Version) where history meets heartbreak in the spirit of Taylor Swift's catchy breakup anthem. This Texas history lesson includes primary source analysis (Texas Declaration of Independence), comprehension questions, image analysis, the opportunity to write their own break up song from the perspective of the Texas delgates, the opportunity to design the album cover, and two writing prompts. It's not
Grades:
4th - 8th
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War of 1812: The True Story of the Battle of New Orleans
This is really interesting and really fun. First students read about the famous Battle of New Orleans, but then learn that it never needed to happen -- the war was already over! After they answer a few questions, they listen to a fun and quirky song which helped re-popularize the battle in the 20th century. I included the lyrics and directions for playing the song. As a final activity which is a lot of fun to do in groups and to share with the class, they write new stanzas for the song that inco
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Geography: 5 Themes of Geography Flipbook (Using Current Events)
Take your students into today's world and its current environmental, human, and cultural situations. Students will learn about current events in our world while exploring the 5 geographical themes — location, place, movement, human-environment interaction, and region. The five geography themes enable you to discuss and explain people, places, and environments of the past and present. This is a higher-level thinking skill assignment for grades 6-12 and can be modified by the instructor for variou
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
HOW DID ONE SONG CHANGE THE CIVIL WAR?–THIS FUN VIDEO & WORKSHEET WILL SHOW YOU.
This quick-time movie gives your students an understanding of how historical figures of the Civil War crossed each others paths -all threaded together by a song.
The Battle Hymn Of The Republic takes your students back to the genesis of the song-and the genesis of the Civil War itself-and how this song came to frame the War as the cause to end slavery.
This ten-minute video features an original and authentic recording of the instrumental and sung version, the original song sheet, a scrolling h
Grades:
6th - 9th
Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival Song Analysis
This was a super fun and engaging activity in my 8th grade classroom as we discussed the Vietnam War. It got my students thinking about how people felt about the Vietnam War and how music became such a huge tool for communication and connection among the counterculture of the 1960s. My students called the song "a banger" and it has introduced many of them to the awesome music of the 60s!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Global History Historical Figure Playlist Project W/ Student Model (PBL)
Have students embark on a captivating journey through history - You know what a good journey needs? A Soundtrack! This project invites students to explore the profound impact of prominent figures in Global History by curating a thoughtful playlist about these famous or infamous figures in history. Immerse students in a creative exploration of the chosen individual's life and legacy through the lens of music.Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students intertwine history and music, crea
Grades:
7th - 10th
Music and History "We Didn't Start the Fire" Lyric Debate
Bring music and history together in this quick one-day assignment based on the Historic Billy Joel "We Didn't Start the Fire" song. This assignment poses students with the big question "What was the most influential verse" in the song on present day. Students know this song but don't know the history behind it. Challenge your students to know past events and relate them to modern day. This is the perfect fun day, beginning, or end of school year assignment. Fits perfect into your history, g
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Constitution Day 3 Branches of Government Song Lyrics
The 3 Branches of Government Song lyrics are the perfect supplement to help teach your students about our government, and the 3 branches! These lyrics can be sung to the popular tune of "Treasure" by Bruno Mars, and is a sure way to bring some excitement into your unit on Government. This product would also be perfect for Constitution Day! An entire song worth of lyrics provides you and your students almost 3 minutes worth of material that gives your class everything they need to be 3 Branches o
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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The Election of 1824
This lesson is about the important election of 1824. In the Google Slides presentation, it first goes through the 4 candidates running for president, discussing their experiences, the positives, and the negatives. There are fill in the blank notes for the students to do as you go through each candidate. Then, based on what they learned about the candidates, they will state what all four have in common, and they will vote on who they would personally elect (I recommend making it a whole thing whe
Grades:
7th - 12th
NEW! 5 Themes of Geography Reading Activity & Choice Board
Use the 5 Geography Themes of geography to captivate your students to explore today's, world — from North America to Africa to Asia and beyond. Take a journey into the world's current political, social, and cultural situations. Students will learn about current situations and issues going on in our world today while exploring and or reviewing the 5 Geographical Themes through this geography lesson. Students will be provided a choice board, which has been shown to improve remote learning in our v
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Brittany G.
Civil War Song Lyrics and Questions
This resource provides lyrics and analysis for six Civil War songs, fostering historical understanding and critical thinking through primary source engagement.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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American Revolution and French and Indian War Primary Sources
This was created at an NEH class at Fort Ticonderoga. Included are 4 primary sources with 5-6 questions each. The primary sources are George Washington's letter to his mother during the French and Indian War, The Death of General Wolfe song, Ethan Allen's capture of Fort Ticonderoga, and Jemima Condict's diary during the American Revolution.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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NORTH CAROLINA BUNDLE Music Activities, Chimes & Bells arr. THE OLD NORTH STATE
***$5.50*** This BUNDLE product has been written especially for North Carolina teachers or teachers who would like to share NC’s state song, “THE OLD NORTH STATE.”This product bundles the following:• Easy Chimes & Bells arrangement of THE OLD NORTH STATEPlayers do not need to be able to read music in order to play this piece! See below. • Vocabulary Word Study (words used in song)• Recorder music for the state song, THE OLD NORTH STATE• Music & Lyrics for piano accompaniment• Worksheet
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Geography: South America song
Teach your students the countries of South America using song! Sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", your students will learn the names of all 13 South American countries in no time!
Includes a study sheet for students, sheet music, and 2 test forms of varying difficulty.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Bill of Rights and I Know It Lyrics
I wrote this Bill of Rights song to the beat of "Sexy and I Know It" to help my students learn all 10 first amendments. They love singing this song and we even made a music video.
Grades:
3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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Countries and Capitals of South America Rap
This is rap song is intended to help students learn the Spanish speaking countries and capitals of South America and where they are located on a map. It includes a video with lyrics and will have students memorizing the capitals after hearing the song just a couple of times.
Buy this song for $2.99, or subscribe to my website and have access to a growing collection of more than 40+ original songs as well as more than 40 blended learning lessons and other teacher resources for just 11.99/year.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
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This Land Is Your Land; An Instrumental Music & Social Studies Unit.
Hello!
Here is a unit on Woody Guthrie's "This Is Your Land". The powerpoint includes a biography, video links, song lyrics with differentiation for visual learners, instrumental music charts for ukulele, bass, guitar (easy and regular) piano/keyboards, drumset as well as a non traditional melody notation chart.
The unit includes a Social Studies part where students analyze the song's lyrics, the main idea of the song, as well as the geography of the country. In addition, students will learn
Grades:
3rd - 8th
NORTH CAROLINA STATE SONG Easy Chimes & Bells Arrangement THE OLD NORTH STATE
***$4.00***Players do not need to be able to read music in order to play this piece!This product has been written especially for North Carolina teachers or teachers who would like to share NC’s state song, “THE OLD NORTH STATE."It includes the following materials:• Lesson Plan, Objectives, Procedures• Vocabulary Word Study• Musical arrangement used for this piece• Sheet with lyrics and rhythms• Individual printable sheets for each assigned chime or bell (G4-C6)Age Appropriate for:• Upper element
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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