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PBS

Pbs: Sweet Old Song (The Music of Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about and listen to jazz, blues, folk, and country musician Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong and his roots in America's musical past. "Sweet Old Song" tells the story of the music and art partnership between Armstrong and his...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Crank Up the Music!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Cranked powered appliances and gadgets are becoming more and more prevalent. Items used in America such as flashlights and radios are one example. However, in third world countries, radios have many uses, some important and educational,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Syrian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Syrian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current and does not reflect the recent war in Syria.)
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Memory: Montana

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 4: El Cuerpo

For Students 9th - 10th
In this fourth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about and present information about the art, music, and literature of a Spanish-speaking country in Central America or the Caribbean. They also develop vocabulary...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Learning the Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan introduces students to the blues. The origin and development of the blues is explored as well as its distinctive structure.
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Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 21: Empathy and the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
One of the most important aspects of the war in Vietnam was the draft. Every male upon reaching the age of eighteen was required to register with the selective service. Men found themselves willingly enlisting, trying for deferments as...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creoles

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Creoles. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Garifuna Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Garifuna Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: South African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of South African Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Sri Lankan Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Sri Lankan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Taiwanese Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Taiwanese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ukrainian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ukrainian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)