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,…
Month: July 2014
The Road to "The Star-Spangled Banner"
THE ROAD TO THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, Music, Social Studies 6th-8th Grade by Jessica E. Pugliano, New Cumberland Middle School This is a Google Earth Tour of the events leading up to Francis Scott Key’s writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Goals and Objectives Describe the learning outcomes and/or goals. Students will be able to understand…
The Music of Poetry: Decoded
Unit Overview:Three lessons using poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), Francis Scott Key (1779 – 1843), and Emma Lazarus (1849 – 1887) to explore the theme of Liberty.These lessons may be used with the week-long celebration called Freedom Week. Standards, Goals and Objectives:Language Arts–1. 5.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem…
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…
SSB Celebration Week Resource Pack
RESOURCE PACKET for Star Spangled Banner Birthday Celebration Week by: Susan Ferguson Scroll through this pack to see suggested activities for each day of the week. Booklist FRANCIS SCOTT KEY’S STAR-SPANGLED BANNER, Monica Kulling THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER in TRANSLATION, Elizabeth Raum THE FLAG MAKER, Susan Campbell Bartoletti THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, Peter Spier, (lesson plan)…
Module I: Teaching Opinion Writing Through Patriotic Song
Table of Contents Module 1: Teaching Opinion Writing Through Patriotic Song:A. The Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812B. This Land Is Your Land and the 1960s Module 2: Teaching Informational Writing Through Patriotic Song:A. The Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812(more detail)B. Oh! Suzanna and…
The Anthem at War
The Anthem at War Language Arts, Music, Theater, and Art (Optional) 5th Grade Paul Herrera, American Union Elementary This lesson is for the classroom teacher who wants to incorporate music into their curriculum. This four lesson unit (that can be expanded or shortened) features a game of Charades to learn the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” an acting…
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…
Federal City Brass Band Visits Banner Moments Institute
The Federal City Brass Band presented a lecture recital to the participants in our Banner Moments K-12 teacher institute on July 9, 2014, presenting a program built around the music of the U.S. Civil War and the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.Of course, early in the program director Jari Villanueva led a performance of a Civil…