Decoding the Slave Songs Using the songs of the Civil War, specifically the songs passed on orally by the slaves themselves, the students will research the political and social climate.. http: //lessons.usamusic.org/32795.html
American Jazz and the Beat Generation In a series of activities designed to familiarize students with the existing works of American writers.. http: //lessons.usamusic.org/32826.html
Theme and Variations The lessons will begin with a review of "America" and by defining and explaining patriotic music http: //lessons.usamusic.org/109.html