Overview

Lessons for Civility Month: founded to promote kindness, empathy, and respect.

Lessons

Student Edition:
“Lean on Me”: Expressing Gratitude and Care with Music

Grades: All Ages
Subjects: ELA, General Music, Social Emotional Learning

How does Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” express gratitude and the importance of mutual care?

Student Edition:
“Life is Beautiful” with Keb’ Mo’

Grades: All Ages
Subjects: ELA, General Music, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies/History

Student Edition:
Going Viral

Grades: All Ages
Subjects: General Music, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies/History

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Celebrating Community with Art and Poetry (High School Version)

Grades: High
Subjects: Art/Design, ELA, Social Emotional Learning

What different types of communities exist, and how do the people in our communities impact us?

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Celebrating Community with Art and Poetry (Elementary School Version)

Grades: Elementary 4-6
Subjects: Art/Design, Social Emotional Learning

What different types of communities exist, and how do the people in our communities impact us?

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The Leadership Skills of a Music Producer

Grades: Elementary 4-6, Middle
Subjects: CTE, Social Emotional Learning

How do successful music producers practice positive leadership skills?

Student Edition:
What Makes a Great Front Person in Music?

Grades: Elementary K-3, Middle
Subjects: General Music, Social Emotional Learning

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Muddy Waters, the New Kid in Town

Grades: Elementary 4-6, Elementary K-3
Subjects: Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies/History

How did Muddy Waters’ music change after he moved to Chicago, and what does that say about the relationship between place and self-expression?

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Creating a Personal Logo

Grades: Elementary 4-6, Elementary K-3
Subjects: Art/Design

How can a logo help communicate a person or group’s unique personality?

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Music Tells Our Story

Grades: All Ages, Elementary 4-6, Elementary K-3, High, Middle
Subjects: CTE, General Music, Social Emotional Learning

What role might music play in a person’s life, identity, and community?