The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner" Discover a great story that explains how the popular song came to be the official American...		Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth" Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches. This arts &...
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit" This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a discussion point for...		Follow the Drinking Gourd Song Teach students a song that was sung by slaves making their escape to Canada in the 1800's.
Patriotic Songs Do you know all of the verses to "America"? Test yourself and your students with some patriotic...		The Star-Spangled Banner I Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on the national anthem.
Reading Warm-Up 41 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a passage on...		The Star-Spangled Banner II Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on the national anthem.
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater Bring United States history to life with this reader's theater for Unite or Die: How...		The Barnum & Bailey Circus Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Barnum & Bailey Circus.
The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas Introduce your students to two creative and groundbreaking directors: Steven Spielberg and...		Woodstock Music Festival Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Woodstock music festival.
Patriotic Poems and Songs Learn about the birth of our country.		Oscar Night This printable article describes interesting facts and fun activities related to the Academy...
History of Music Quiz Let your students discover the history of classical music with this true and false quiz.		The Great Contralto: Marian Anderson Share the story of Marian Anderson's achievements with your students, and assign the related...
The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll Introduce your student to the sounds and artists who started a musical revolution called Rock...		Swing Was the Thing Big Band music is explored through the work of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller.
Reading Warm-Up 46 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History Learn the history behind the "The Star-Spangled Banner" while improving students' reading...		Revelations: Alvin Ailey, Jr. Share the story of Alvin Ailey, Jr. with your students, and assign the related activities as a...