- A Great, Crazy Sailor – Learn about Christopher Columbus through this activity that includes a free sheet music. Level: All
- Be A Music Investigator – In this activity, students will compare two great composers; Mozart and Beethoven. Level: Middle
- How to Blues – This is a month long unit which explores the origin of blues in the African culture. Level: Middle
- Off the Field and into the Stands – Activities to learn more about the National Anthem. Level: 3, 4, 5, 6
- Where Did Rock and Roll Come From? – Learn when and where rock and roll originated. Level: 7, 8
- Learning through The Duke - A lesson which incorporates the study of Duke Ellington's life and his contributions to jazz. Level: 2 to 5
- Classical Composers - Study the history of classical music through the lives of Classical composers. Level: Third Grade
- Tchaikovsky's "The Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite op. 66" - Studying about contrasts through music and other areas. Level: Fourth Grade
- Beethoven’s "Symphony Number 9" - Lesson on texture through music and painting. Level: 3 to 5
- Ethnic Folk Dancing: Hungary and Romania - Students will research the folk dances of Hungary and Romania. Level: 4, 5
- Music of the 1920s - Learn about the dances of the 1920's and compare it to today's music. Level: 3 to 6
- Songs - Students will learn to sing a Scottish ballad and American folk songs. Level: Second Grade
- Folk Songs - Explore the difference between folk and classical music. Level: Second Grade
- Music from Across America - In this lesson, students will learn about the different music styles of America. Level: 3 to 5
- Blues, Jazz, and Rock 'n' Roll Music on the Mississippi - Learn about the music history and tradition of Mississippi. Level: 3 to 5
- What is Jazz? - An intro to jazz history and musicians. Level: Intermediate
- How to Blues - Forty two activities that explores the history and elements of blues music. Level: Fourth Grade
- History of African-American Music - Focuses on African-American music history. Level: PreK to 8
- We Didn't Start the Fire - Uses Billy Joel's hit song to teach historical facts and figures. Level: First Grade and up
- America Rock - You can use these songs from Schoolhouse Rock to teach about historical facts. Level: First Grade and up
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