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…
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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…
MODULE IV: INFORMATION AND NARRATIVE Writing Using FOLK MUSIC
IV. Writing Historical Fiction: Folk Music (no model lesson included; however teacher assists students as needed) Description: Students build background experience of knowledge about the lives of others in America in the mid-1900s. This empathy will enable students to write historically accurate narrative stories based upon fictional characters that they create. RESOURCES: See Module I Resources for additional…
The Music of Poetry: Decoded_Lesson 2
Guiding Question – What is an American? Focus Word – Citizenship Lesson 2 – Francis Scott Key (1779 – 1843) Introduction: How well do you know the Star-Spangled Banner? Use this interactive tool to show what you know. Why is it important to know this poem? 1) Read the poem or listen to audio.…
Anthem
Title: Anthem Primary Grade Level: 1st – 3rd Subject: Social Studies/Reading Lesson Overview Students will learn that a symbol is something that…
The American Flag as a Symbol
The American Flag as a Symbol: A lesson to celebrate the flag Social Studies Grade Levels 5 – 12 Bonnie Cooper, Caney Creek High School, Conroe (Texas) ISD Students use images of the US flag in to identify different ways the United States flag has been used as a symbol over time. Learning Goals: Students will…
The Music of Poetry: Decoded_Assessment
The Music of Poetry: Decoded_ Assessment Summative Assessment – Triple Venn Diagram Venn Diagram Questions