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Music from Across America

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Students complete a unit of lessons on a variety of types of American music. They record their impressions of music samples on a worksheet, identify types of instruments, and choose a musical selection for their family to respond to.

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american music, music history

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american music, american music history, music history, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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