This Month in Latin Music History – Alice Bag
“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 …
A Veterans Day Soundtrack to History
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 …
The History of the Zoot Suit
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. …
Steven Van Zandt’s Brooklyn Classroom Visit makes the News!
This October Stevie Van Zandt visited a TeachRock US History class in Brooklyn, NY, and NY1 News tagged along to cover the story! See the NY1 News Piece Here [Would be good to have a video or photo as a placeholder if possible] Steven’s visit and the curricula the students used while he was there are all made possible thanks …
Free Hip Hop Teacher Workshop 10/15 on Long Island!
Join TeachRock Star Teacher Stephanie Arnell at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame Sunday October 15 for an awesome workshop about Hip Hop History in the Classroom! We’ll be joined by special guest Cassandra Jackson–aka Half Pint–a member of Long Island Hip Hop supergroup Son Of Bazerk and a professional educator! A few awesome things to consider: The workshop starts at …
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the Words of Native American Poets
This poem by Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (1800-1842) is one of nearly a dozen by Native American poets featured throughout TeachRock’s acclaimed lesson collection, RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World. Regarded as the first known Native American woman writer in the U.S., Jane Johnston Schoolcraft was the daughter of an Ojibwe mother and Scots-Irish father. Her poem, “On Leaving My Children …
🎉Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month All Year Long🎉
Hispanic Heritage Month begins this Friday – and to celebrate, TeachRock will be showcasing materials that focus on the role Hispanic culture and history have played in the United States. But not just for a month – for the entire school year! From now through next June, TeachRock will highlight resources from our newest unit plan, Latin Music and Culture in U.S. …
Differentiated TeachRock Learning in London!
In 2022, TeachRock began a partnership with The Beckmead Trust in London, the largest multi Academy Trust of special schools in the UK. Beckmead delivers state funded education, residence, and care to approximately one thousand disadvantaged children and young people who are identified as having autism, challenging behavior, and various other ‘Social, Emotional and Mental Health’ needs. Many of Beckmead’s …