Curated OER
"Disco Sucks!"
Young scholars examine why disco and other forms of music were not widely accepted.
Curated OER
Did Disco Change America?
Students examine the economics of a time period along with the music.
Curated OER
Disco - Voices of a New Generation
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.
Curated OER
VH1's When Disco Ruled the World
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.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Queen
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.
Central Home
Central Home: centralhome.com: History of Dance
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.
Other
Donna Summer
Disco era singer Donna Summer is featured on this website. Included is a biography, sound clips and pictures of her.
Other
The Disco History Page
Details the history of disco music and discusses popular performers of the genre.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Donna Summer
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.
Other
Seventies Dance Music Disco Fever
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.