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TeachRock is the incredibly proud recipient of the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative Teaching With Primary Sources Grant, presented by the Library of Congress. With support through the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative, TeachRock will expand its current history offerings to create a complete 10th-11th grade, Common Core and NCSS standards-aligned American History course utilizing materials from across the …
“As an artist, my purpose is to communicate the message that can better improve the lives of all of us.” – Stevie Wonder This month, discover how Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” song became an international hit in 1981 and helped establish the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday with TeachRock lesson plans for Elementary, Middle, and High School …
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 …
