Students will use the Miller-Kazan story as an introduction to the McCarthy era, one of the darkest times in America's cultural history.
Aug 26th, 2005 | 0 comments | 6,765 Views
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Kazan, Miller, and the McCarthy Era: Lesson Overview
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Ella Fitzgerald: Something to Live For: Lesson Overview
In this lesson plan, students will learn the basics of jazz appreciation. They will hear performances by various artists including Ella Fitzgerald, learning about jazz styles, the roots of jazz, and the characteristics of different types of jazz.
Jun 1st, 2005 | 0 comments | 169 Views
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams: Lesson Overview
In this lesson plan, students will learn how F. Scott Fitzgerald used autobiographical elements in writing his stories, and they try a hand at writing a Fitzgerald-style story with autobiographical elements of their own.
Oct 31st, 2005 | 0 comments | 175 Views
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George Lucas and the Power of Myth: Lesson Overview
Students will read a variety of myths, conduct Internet research, engage in writing activities, construct debates, and create short projects as they learn about George Lucas and his contributions to society through his work.
Jan 29th, 1999 | 0 comments | 175 Views
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Vidal’s History – And Yours?: Lesson Overview
Students will determine for themselves how political writing can shape our understanding of history, and debate Vidal's claim that America "wanted to be like Greece and ended up like Rome."
Jul 30th, 2003 | 0 comments | 163 Views
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Hank Williams: Still Singing After All These Years: Lesson Overview
In this lesson students will think critically about a set of country and western music facts and predict whether the statements are true or false, write a bio poem based on the life and work of Hank Williams, and create a class "Hank, We Can't Help it if We're Still in Love With You" poster.
Oct 28th, 2000 | 0 comments | 185 Views
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Henry Luce: Turn Me Luce: Lesson Overview
Students will create a version of a "Time" magazine, a "March of Time" video, or a photo-essay that reflects Luce's journalist style.
Oct 28th, 1999 | 0 comments | 109 Views
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James Brown: Life and Times: Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students will trace James Brown's rise from "Little Junior" in Depression-era Augusta, Georgia, to the "Minister of the New Super Heavy Funk" and create a collage that captures his impact on American music.
Oct 29th, 2003 | 0 comments | 166 Views
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Judy Garland: By Myself: Lesson Overview
Judy Garland was one of America's most famous child stars. In this lesson students will explore Garland's life as they investigate a variety of musical, historical, and artistic resources
Jul 7th, 2004 | 0 comments | 173 Views
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Lena Horne: Race and the American Artist: Lesson Overview
In this lesson plan, students will participate in activities that focus on the role of race in the entertainment world and make connections to Horne's life story.
Mar 29th, 1999 | 0 comments | 174 Views
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