Singing the SSB Video Lesson 1

Click Here for Video Lesson 1 http://youtu.be/KBtvy9cqOhI Materials Needed Internet access to YouTube Computer with projector (for students to view YouTube videos) Speakers (for students to hear the YouTube videos) Activities – Watch the video lesson linked above.  During the video, students will participate in speaking and singing activities for a given excerpt of the…

Singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" in Non-Music Classrooms

OVERVIEW by Mary L.Vincent – Monroe Public Schools This lesson series is a compilation of 5 short videos lessons (each approximately 6 minutes long) that help students rehearse singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”  The videos integrate relevant locations and historical perspectives related to the national anthem. This lesson series also aims to make singing the Star-Spangled Banner…

The Star Spangled Banner in Multicultural Societies

The Star Spangled Banner in Multicultural SocietiesSocial Studies, World Geography6–8, 9–12by Betsy Blount, Tom C. Clark High School A look at what the Star Spangled Banner means to different ethnic groups in America’s multicultural societyGoals and Objectives  Students will evaluate the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies.  Students will generate summaries, generalizations,…

Battle of Manassas

Battle of Manassas Social Studies Grade Levels 3-5 by Avigail Frager, Bruce-Monroe @ Park View Elementary A lesson that bridges the piano piece “Battle of Manassas” with the events of the Civil War battle. Goals and Objectives Students will be able to describe the Battle of Manassas by writing and recording a narrative to the music piece…

Star Spangled Celebration Week for 5-8 Grade

Interdisciplinary Middle School ConcentrationGrade Level: 5-8Rebecca A. Cauthen, Maine Consolidated School DescriptionThis project will include lessons and activities for use in middle school classrooms that focus on the Star Spangled Banner.  These resources will include ideas and projects for integration in history, social studies, music, art, physical education, language arts, writing, mathematics, and more.  The…

The Civil War Through Its Music

    The Civil War Through Its Music United States History Grade Levels 6-8 Students will examine songs of the Civil War as a framework around which to acquire content knowledge Goals and Objectives 1. Students will understand how music can be reflective of the events of a time period or a major event. 2. Students…