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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science of Music: Accidental Scientist

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning about the science of music is what this site is all about. With clever activities that lead to writing, mixing, and experimenting with music; with videos that explain tuning, stepping (or rhythmic movement), instrument building,...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Music and Nationalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides college-level reading on how the Nationalism of the 19th Century affected the music of the 20th, especially Classical music. These composers lived most of their lives in the 1800's, but are often classified...
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit: Protest Music Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to audio clips of songs of protest from eight eras of U.S. history. Explore the lyrics, learn about the songwriters, and gather background information on the music that served and continues to serve as a catalyst for thought,...
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: The Beats

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from University of Virginia you can read about the formation of the "Beat Generation" as well the most influential written works of this period. This website provides brief write-ups on the poems and books of Beat authors,...
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Gordon Institute for Music Learning

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The official website of Edwin E. Gordon's theory of music learning. The site has news about certification, workshops, etc., and presents a thorough summary of the Gordon learning theory.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Renaissance for Kids: Music and Dance

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the music and dance of the European Renaissance including choirs, madrigal, instruments, composers, and movements.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: A Brief Guide to the Beat Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief explanation of the Beat poetry movement. Also includes a short excerpt from Allen Ginsberg's "Howl."
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The Land of Music: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Principally an e-commerce site, although free sample lessons and music clips are available from this award-winning provider of music education tools. The Land of Music teaches how to read, write, and enjoy music through songs, stories,...
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University of South Florida

U. Of South Florida: A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This comprehensive project provides information on many aspects of the Holocaust. There is an excellent timeline with narrative, pictures, and web links. The People section provides a study of people involved in and affected by the...
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit, the Film

For Students 9th - 10th
Website on Strange Fruit, a documentary film about the history and legacy of the protest song "Strange Fruit." Includes the lyrics and audio for the song.
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PBS

Pbs: Allen Ginsberg: Poetry and Politics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is a lesson about the poet Allen Ginsberg. Read his poems, read about the work of other writers in the Beat movement, and investigate the larger social and political climate in which they lived.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: The Birth of Hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focuses on the birth of hip-hop and the four elements of the movement: graffiti art, break dancing, DJing, and MCing (rapping). Author continues with the history of the movement and the personalities involved.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Sources for 17th Century English Literature

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Contains a plethora of links to websites related to the 17th century. Literature, music, history, politics, and the role of woman are all covered by these links.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Johnson Museum of Art: Byrdcliffe, Arts and Crafts Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Byrdcliffe was an artist colony founded in 1902-03 in New York. This exhibition from the Johnson Museum of Art is the first traveling exhibition of Byrdcliffe and it features art objects, historical materials, architecture, music, and...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Isaac Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an account of the life and professional career of Oscar winner, Isaac Hayes, who won for his "Theme from Shaft". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Other

Vic Firth: Educator's Resource Library

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is a cornucopia of resources for percussion instruction. There are videos, audiocasts, podcasts, interviews with talented percussionists. Please check out this website is you are interested in any aspect of percussion.
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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Abiodun Oyewole

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University at Buffalo provides you with the opportunity to link to sites and information regarding The Last Poets, primarily relating to one of its original members, Abiodun Oyewole. You will find links, information,...
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: The Source

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS show 'The Source' looks at the lives and works of Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs, three writers largely credited with leading the way in developing new forms of writing during the rise of the 'Beat'...
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The Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a comprehensive overview of expressionism in art, literature, and music.
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Oculus Magazine: Free Jazz

For Students 9th - 10th
A short description of the free jazz movement, and a timeline of important movements in jazz.
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Lone Star College Kingwood: American Cultural History: The Twentieth Century

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at life in the twentieth century complete with timelines and photos. Decades are broken down by art and architecture, books and literature, educational movements, fads and fashion, historic events and technology,...
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Other

Musi Kinesis Resources for Dalcroze Eurhythmics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Website of the University of Maryland's institute dedicated to the Dalcroze music education model. Includes news about workshops, summer study and resources such as articles and related websites.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
One of the finest sites of its kind on the Internet, ArtsEdge is dedicated to supporting arts education through such initiatives as curriculum development, cross-curricular teaching, and technology integration. Find arts-related...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Judasim

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a wealth of information regarding the Jewish religion. Content ranges from ancient Jewish history to holidays and festivals, to the importance of the synagogue.

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