This lesson plan is themed around Christmas, and teaching students about Christmas music.

The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is Winter Holidays.

The stories behind patriotic songs that have become part of American musical culture, such as "Anchors Away," "Over There," "U.S. Air Force Song," and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." Drill into the site to find lyrics, listen to...

A lesson plan that uses holiday music as a way to explore historical events, people, or topics.

The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.