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Dear Educators, In a recent survey, you expressed a desire to see scaffolding included in our lessons and we heard you loud and clear! You are supporting a variety of learners who face varied and significant challenges. Now more than ever there is a need to differentiate materials to reach all students in your classrooms regardless of reading level or …
Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart is a renowned American country and bluegrass singer, songwriter, and musician. Stuart is also an unofficial caretaker of the culture, spending much of his career rescuing and collecting country music artifacts from throughout the genre’s history. On December 2 at the National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference in Nashville, Stuart joined …
Country Hall of Famer Marty Stuart began his professional career at the age of 13, when he moved from Philadelphia, MS to Nashville to join the band of Lester Flatt. Before Stuart was of modern drinking age, he’d been in Johnny Cash’s band too. In the several decades since, he’s established himself as a hit songwriter, master performer, and an …
“In High School I made a zine about all the bands we saw. I shared my artwork, ideas and poetry.” ~ Steve Aoki Recently, Students at West End Middle School in Nashville participated in TeachRock’s new Harmony Lesson “Free Your Mind: Exploring Growth …
“Punk rock is about standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s difficult. I’ll always speak out for what’s right, no matter the consequences.” -Alice Bag This month, TeachRock is celebrating the birthday of pioneering Chicana Punk Rocker Alice Bag. Join the celebration by exploring Alice Bag’s inspirational career in two TeachRock Lessons. Chicana Punk and the Chicano …
Explore the experiences and perspectives of Vietnam War veterans this Veterans Day with TeachRock’s A Veteran’s Soundtrack to the Vietnam War lesson plan. Read first-hand accounts, listen to popular music of the era, analyze song lyrics, and view video clips in this engaging resource from our media-rich CNN Soundtracks: Songs that Defined History lesson collection. Additionally, a student-facing version of this …
This coming Halloween, many students (and perhaps some teachers too!) might choose to don the zoot suit – that bright, oversized outfit synonymous with 1940s Big Band music and swing dancing. But in its time, the zoot suit held more social significance than its flashy appearance might lead on. It was a symbol of pride, accomplishment, and to some, rebellion. …
