Students will learn a colonial dance from 1814 when The Star-Spangled Banner was written. Students will first watch several videos of children performing colonial dances and then learn the dances. Students can perform the dances in their Physical Education classes or as a part of the school assembly. Lesson: 1. Discuss with students that they…
Month: July 2014
Music Lesson-Learning about Francis Scott Key and the song The Star-Spangled Banner
Students will be learning about Francis Scott Key, the Battle at Fort McHenry, and the story of the composition of The Star-Spangled Banner. Students will be learning to sing the song, The Star-Spangled Banner through several methods such as listening, repeating the words in rhythm, and reading the words and following along with the music…
Visual Art Lesson—Studying Paintings of the Battle at Fort McHenry
In preparation for the 200th anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner, students will learn about the Battle at Fort McHenry by studying paintings portraying this event. Students will also study the painting By the Dawn’s Early Light painted for the 100th anniversary of the Battle at Fort McHenry. Lesson: 1. Study three paintings of the Battle…
Development of American Democracy: An Analysis of the Evolution of American Political Parties to the Anacreon Tune
Development of American Democracy: An Analysis of the Evolution of American Political Parties to the Anacreon Tune AP US History Social Studies Grade Levels (9–12) by Vincent Stewart, Bowie High School The Development of American Democracy Lesson Plan Overview: A student centered activity where students research the development of various American political parties and tell the stories of…
Chronicles of War: How Artists, Poets, and Musicians share their experiences during the War of 1812
Chronicles of War: How artists, poets, and musicians share their experiences during the War of 1812 Social Studies, Music/Arts Suggested use. Professional Development/All levels by Clydia Forehand, Tulsa (OK) Public Schools Description. This project intends to make the arts-chronicles of the War of 1812 (including Star-Spangled Banner) more personally accessible to students and teachers of all levels and talents. . Essential questions. How…
"Becoming" American: Symbols, Signs, and Songs
“Becoming” American: Symbols, signs, and songs Social studies, visual art, music, literature Grade Levels (adaptable to all levels) by Clydia Forehand, Tulsa (OK) Public Schools Description. Project intends to involve students on both sides of the issue (native or naturalized) in understanding how symbols, signs, and songs inform what it means to belong to American culture. It integrates…
O Say Can You Sequence?
Grades 2-4 by Kathryn S. Gallagher PS13Q The Greatest Flag That Ever Flew details the creation of “The Star Spangled Banner” through the eyes of Caroline Pickersgill, daughter of flag maker Mary Pickersgill. Students will sequence this key event in American history, and give voice to Grace Wisher, a young apprentice largely lost to history. Goals and Objectives…
Symbols and Sounds of Freedom
TITLE: Symbols and Sounds of Freedom Primary Subject: Social Studies Secondary Subject: Reading/Language Arts Grade Levels (4–6) Homer L. Thomas, Prince George’s County, MD Short Description: Symbols and sounds convey meaning and often evoke an emotional connection or response. This lesson is designed to help students examine the concepts of freedom and patriotism and…
Everyday is The Star-Spangled Banner Day!
Everyday is “The Star-Spangled Banner” Day! Every teacher can use “The Star-Spangled Banner” as a teaching tool to teach music in elementary school classes.Goals and Objectives Read, write and perform melodic notation, using the terminology of music. Sing a varied repertoire of music from 18th through 20th century. Compose and improvise music and lyrics. Identify…
The Star-Spangled Banner: An American Icon
Music: Interdisciplinary Grade Levels: 6-8 by Barbara Poole,Flat Rock Middle School, East Flat Rock, NC Goals and Objectives Describe the learning outcomes and/or goals.1. Students will have a basic knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the writing of our National Anthem.2. Students will be able to communicate a response (verbal, written or otherwise) to…