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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Disco Sucks!"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine why disco and other forms of music were not widely accepted.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Did Disco Change America?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the economics of a time period along with the music.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Disco - Voices of a New Generation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze lyrics of selected Disco songs for content, theme and vocabulary. They write an extended response citing specific lyrics in response to three general themes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

VH1's When Disco Ruled the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create their own song with lyrics.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

VH1's When Disco Ruled the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers choose a minority culture or an event and research the musical influences of that culture or event on American popular music. They discuss how minority cultures and events in American society influenced the Disco era.
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Website
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Queen

For Students 9th - 10th
Read extensive biographical details on Seventies over the top rock group, Queen, 2001 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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Website
Central Home

Central Home: centralhome.com: History of Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site for information on a variety of dance forms. It gives background information on the origination of the dances and how to perform the dances.
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Handout
Other

Donna Summer

For Students 9th - 10th
Disco era singer Donna Summer is featured on this website. Included is a biography, sound clips and pictures of her.
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Article
Other

The Disco History Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Details the history of disco music and discusses popular performers of the genre.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Donna Summer

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Donna Summer, an American singer-songwriter considered the "Queen of Disco" but also successful in rhythm and blues, dance music, and pop.
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Website
Other

Seventies Dance Music Disco Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about those crazy disco artists and hear clips of their music. Very informative site. You can find everything from discographies to lyrics. You can purchase the music as well.