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Category: U.S. Civil War
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…
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…
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…
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…