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Pdm: The Music of the American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of music from the Civil War era, including patriotic songs, songs of the homefront, as well as battlefield songs. Hear the songs and read the lyrics from "The Civil War Songbook."
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University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma College of Law: The Battle Hymn of the Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the complete lyrics to the popular Civil War song "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Lyrics and Origin of Dixie

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides you with the lyrics to the song, Dixie. Also provides a link that explains the origins of the popular Civil War song.
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: World War 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on World War One with links to resources such as museums and videos on WWI soldiers, songs and general historical information.
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PBS

Pbs: Crucible of Empire, the Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this is the companion site to the film, it still provides much information on the Spanish American war and era through an interactive timeline. You can also view and listen to songs that were popular during that time.
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Library and Archives Canada

Library & Archives Canada: The Dumbells (World War I Entertainment Unit)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dumbells were a group of soldiers who entertained troops from 1917-1918 and became an enormously popular vaudeville group afterwards, until 1932. At their first show for the troops, the soldier audience was preparing to boo them off...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Band Music From the Civil War Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore band music from the Civil War Period at The Library of Congress website.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Patriotic Melodies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Lyrical Legacy: 400 Years of American Song and Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore eighteen American songs and poems each represented by an original primary source document, along with historical background information and, in many cases, sound recordings and alternate versions.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: The War of 1812

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the War of 1812 from the first battle of the U.S.S. Constitution to the Battle of New Orleans. It includes paintings of the major battles and important participants, as well as...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: Boogie Woogie With a B

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a famous World War II propaganda song, students will explore alliteration by changing the lyrics to create a new version of the song. After discussing what alliteration is and why this particular song was used and enjoyed by the...
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Stcc: Shays' Rebellion and the Making of a Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site that tells the story of Shay's Rebellion which took place after the Revolution in Massachusetts. Includes historic scenes, artifacts, documents, people, themes and essays, maps, songs and music, a timeline, and videos,...
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University of Toronto (Canada)

U of Toronto: Poetry and Prose of Thomas Love Peacock

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Toronto provides links to poems by Thomas Love Peacock. It also contains biographical information on Peacock.
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The Luftwaffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides links to a great deal of information on the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe of World War II. It even presents popular German war-era songs.
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Curated OER

For King and Empire: Canada's Soldiers in the Great War

For Students 9th - 10th
The For King and Empire website is a must for teachers of the First World War. Soldier day-by-by accounts of the battles at Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele are provided along with authentic war art postcards and songs of the era available...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Over Here

For Students 5th - 8th
World War I was not fought by Americans just in Europe. Read about the many ways people at home helped the war effort. See how badly German-Americans were treated as anti-German passions were fueled.
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PBS

Pbs: Liberty!

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides background information on the Revolutionary War, along with a photo essay and game.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Poetry of Richard Lovelace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains four poems by Richard Lovelace: "The Snail," "Song to Amarantha, that she would Dishevel her Hair," "To Althea from Prison," and "To Lucasta, Going to the Wars."
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Peter Parker

For Students 9th - 10th
Commanded the British fleet and wrote the "New War Song"
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Schoolhouse Rock: No More Kings

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource provides fun lyrics to a song called No More Kings about the beginnings of the American Nation. This is taken from the popular 1970s cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock.
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Schoolhouse Rock: Shot Heard Round the World

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides lyrics to a song that tells the story of the first battle of the American war for independence from England. This song, The Shot Heard Round the World, is taken from the popular 1970s cartoon...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Grapes of Wrath: Voices From the Great Depression

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By examining primary sources, including songs, newspapers, interviews, and photographs of migrant farm workers in California during the Great Depression, students create a scrapbook from the point of view of a migrant worker, providing...
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Neurotic Poets: Sylvia Plath

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed biography on the often turbulent life and poetry of Sylvia Plath (1932-1963 CE). Included are links to full-texts of Plath's poems and images.
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NSTATE

State Symbols of Kentucky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Kentucky's state symbols and their official state places and events. In most cases you can click on the word to see a picture and find more information about the symbol, place, or event.

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