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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 | 162 Views
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Woody Guthrie: Ain’t Got No Home: Lesson Overview

This lessonwill provide students with an understanding of the political and economic climate in which Woody Guthrie lived and examine how his music reflected his times.

Oct 28th, 2003 | 0 comments | 163 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 | 160 Views
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Following Muddy’s Trail: Lesson Overview

In thie lesson, using the AMERICAN MASTERS film Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied and the Guided Reading strategy in their research, students will learn about the influential musician's childhood and trace his journey from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago.

Apr 23rd, 2003 | 0 comments | 168 Views
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Under Joni Mitchell’s Influence: Lesson Overview

In this lesson plan, students will view the AMERICAN MASTERS entitled Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart and Mind, examine the concept of influence, and explore how Joni Mitchell and her work have influenced others.

Apr 2nd, 2003 | 0 comments | 161 Views
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You Are What You Eat: Lessons from Alice Waters: Lesson Overview

Through Guided Reading strategies, students will use their findings to develop a proposal to the principal about improving the quality of food in the school.

Mar 19th, 2003 | 0 comments | 161 Views
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Clint Eastwood: An American Icon: Lesson Overview

Using Eastwood as an example of an American film icon, students will learn about and understand the concept of icons by watching the AMERICAN MASTERS episode "Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows" and by applying Guided Reading strategies to the essays and interviews featured on the AMERICAN MASTERS Web site.

Oct 29th, 2002 | 0 comments | 166 Views
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Bob Dylan: No Direction Home: Lesson Overview

In this lesson students will explore the era in which Bob Dylan grew up as well as the musical influences that shaped his unique style. They will also have an opportunity to do an analysis of his lyrics for content and meaning.

Oct 28th, 2002 | 0 comments | 192 Views
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Willie Nelson: All Together Now!: Lesson Overview




Oct 2nd, 2002 | 0 comments | 166 Views
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