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National Constitution Center

Born in the U.S.A: Music as Political Protest

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Though often used in shows of patriotism, Bruce Springsteen's 1985 song "Born in the U.S.A." is critical of America's role in the Vietnam war and its treatment of American veterans. High schoolers analyze the song's lyrics in an activity...
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Royal Canadian Legion

Teachers' Guide: Take Time to Remember

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
The Royal Canadian Legion offers this teacher's guide designed to remind learners of all ages of the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers in not only World War I but also the Korean and Gulf wars. The 42-page packet is filled with...
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Weebly

Liberty Theme Park Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Invite your young historians to demonstrate how the American Revolution truly was one crazy ride after another as they design a theme park! This unique and engaging project prompts learners to consider major events leading up to and...
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101 Questions

R2D2 Post-Its

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
You can't go wrong with Star Wars! A video set to the Star Wars theme song presents a problem solving situation. The task? Determine how many small Post-It notes will fit on a bulletin board. The problem requires individuals to compare...
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Teach Engineering

Acoustic Mirrors

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Investigate sound waves with acoustic mirrors. Using audio software, groups make recordings of musical instruments, both with and without acoustic mirrors. They compare the recordings to see the effect of acoustic mirrors on sound...
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Curated OER

Sing a Tale

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This activity allows students to explore the elements of traditional folktales in folk music.
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Curated OER

Biography/Autobiography Book Report

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this book report learning exercise, students select a biography or autobiography to read and then use the activities on the learning exercise to complete a book report.
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Other

Bing Crosby

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Bing Crosby. In-depth article on singing and acting career. Crosby entertained the troops during World War II as well as recording one of the most popular war songs, "White Christmas."
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Hall of Jades

For Students 9th - 10th
A permanent Field Museum exhibit explores the history of jade from Neolithic through modern day China. Through this companion resource, discover the elements which make jade cherished in China and around the world.

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