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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

And You Don't Stop-30 Years of Hip-hop

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the musical genre of Hip-Hop and make a connection with other styles of music. A time line of musical styles is developed and discussed.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs American Masters: James Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
The career of "The Godfather of soul," is highlighted in this biographical sketch from PBS. One of the greatest performers in the 20th century, James Brown influenced the direction of black cultural music and dance. View video clips of...
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Handout
Other

All Music: Kool and the Gang

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information on an influential funk group, Kool and the Gang. It contains very detailed information if you click on the "read more" link. Shows pictures and song titles of all of their albums, and includes a Kool...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Early Break Dancing

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress America's Story series, find how closely break dancing and gymnastics are related as well as other facts about this dance and cultural expression.