Curated OER
Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles; Le Martequ sans Maitre, Boulez
In this music worksheet, students analyze two songs. They write about the structure of the music, including such elements as tonal structure and chording. Students respond to questions about the musical background of the performers of...
Curated OER
Biographical Account--John Lennon
Students develop skills of biographical writing through research. Students analyze a video on John Lennon and his death. Students visit the website on John Lennon still recording details of his death.
Curated OER
The Mystery of Eleanor Rigby Revealed
Ninth graders examine who Eleanor Rigby is in the song by the beatles. In this Beatles music lesson, 9th graders read an article. Students complete a set of guided questions.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Art, Music and Popular Culture
Discover the music, art, and popular culture that shook the world in the 20th century.
Other
Musical English Lessons
Learn English vocabulary and grammar through songs from a wide range of famous pop artists from the Beatles and Elvis to contemporary standouts like Avil Lavigne, Good Charlotte, and James Blunt. Find an exercise by grammar or vocabulary...
Other
Magnum Photos: Beatles
Great photographs of the Beatles at the very beginning of their fame. See pictures of the Beatles, their fans, and hear commentary by David Hurn, the photographer.
Quia
Quia: Beatles Hangman
Test your knowledge of Beatles songs, albums and other topics related to this classic band! Play hangman by clicking on letters to fill in the puzzle, then guess the correct answer.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: George Harrison
Read detailed biographical information on ex-Beatle and solo artist George Harrison, a 2004 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: John Lennon
Offers a detailed biographical essay on ex-Beatle and songwriter John Lennon, a 1994 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Beatles
Presents comprehensive biographical details on one of the most popular music groups of all time, the Beatles, 1988 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: The Beatles
They were not always called the Beatles. The first name of the band was Johnny and the Moondogs. After that, they changed their name to the Silver Beetles. They soon changed their name again to a shorter version, simply the Beatles. This...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Paul Mc Cartney
Learn interesting biographical details on Beatle and solo artist Paul McCartney, a 1999 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
National Museums Liverpool
National Museums Liverpool: Beatles Online Exhibition
A collection of Beatles memorabilia, clothing, art, music and more which can be accessed only online.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Rock 'N' Roll: Beginnings to Woodstock
The resources in this set highlight the artists and sounds that were central to the rock 'n' roll musical genre that contributed to social and cultural change in America beginning in the 1950s.
A&E Television
History.com: Why Did the Beatles Break Up?
The four Beatles; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr; changed music forever in a relatively brief time span, bursting onto the scene in 1963 with "Please Please Me" and recording their last albums, "Let It Be"...
Other
Wdrcobg.com: Beatles
This site has an interview with reporter Long John Wade who accompanied the Beatles on their First American Tour. This does not include a chronological account of the tour, but it does give interesting bits of information, a few...
Other
The Classic Rock Site: The Home of Rock and Roll Music
Good resource link site for major classic rock figures. Photos, footage, and links to other connections.
Other
Msnbc: The 10 Best Rock Bands Ever
MSNBC presents their list of "the ten best rock bands ever." Purely subjective, but fun reading.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Paul Mc Cartney
Interesting biographical information about Paul McCartney, the "most successful musician, and composer in popular music history".
Curated OER
Aaron Shepard and Ron Landry at Beatles Cocktail Party
This site has an interview with reporter Long John Wade who accompanied the Beatles on their First American Tour. This does not include a chronological account of the tour, but it does give interesting bits of information, a few...
Curated OER
Paul and John With Wfun's Larry Kane
This site has an interview with reporter Long John Wade who accompanied the Beatles on their First American Tour. This does not include a chronological account of the tour, but it does give interesting bits of information, a few...
Curated OER
Long John Wade at Wfil
This site has an interview with reporter Long John Wade who accompanied the Beatles on their First American Tour. This does not include a chronological account of the tour, but it does give interesting bits of information, a few...
Curated OER
What's Doing 'Round Connecticut Column August 23, 1964
This site has an interview with reporter Long John Wade who accompanied the Beatles on their First American Tour. This does not include a chronological account of the tour, but it does give interesting bits of information, a few...
Curated OER
Wdrc Swinging Sixty Survey March 17, 1964
This site has an interview with reporter Long John Wade who accompanied the Beatles on their First American Tour. This does not include a chronological account of the tour, but it does give interesting bits of information, a few...