Title: Patriotism & The Star Spangled Banner
Grade Level: 6-8
Subjects: Language Arts, Music, Social Studies
Learner Outcomes: Students will be given
an opportunity to:
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Become familiar with the words and the music
of the Star Spangled Banner
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Research the composer and the events that led
to the creation of the Star Spangled Banner
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Create a 'modern' musical version of the National
Anthem
Duration of Lesson: (3) 45 minute periods
Materials:
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music CDs (containing the National Anthem, as
well as various other musical selections)
Technology Tools/Courseware:
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computer with Internet access and CD player
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synthesizer or electronic keyboard
Teacher Notes: If the classroom teacher does
not have an adequate music background, a suitable resource person with
musical ability should be found. This will be an enjoyable lesson for those
with musical ability, and addresses musical rhythm intelligence.
Procedures:
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The Teacher will play various instrumental songs
from the CDs and ask that the students identify the musical selections.
When the Star Spangled Banner is played, discuss the concept of a 'national
anthem' with the students.
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Ask students if they know how and when the Star
Spangled Banner was created. Students will complete Internet research (see
references) to find the events surrounding its creation, and share
this information in a classroom discussion.
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Discuss changing styles of music with the students.
Discuss whether the sound, style, tempo, etc. of the Star Spangled Banner
'fits' with today's music.
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Students discuss in small groups how they would
change the music to a more 'today' sound. Together the students, teacher
and resource person(s) create a new music version.
Modifications:
Lessons should be adjusted according
to the students IEP.
Enrichment Activities:
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Assign each student a country. Students will
research that country's
national anthem and present findings to the class.
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Visit the Montgomery County Public Schools site
for a Field
Trip Curriculum Guide on the Star Spangled Banner Flag House.
Evaluation/Assessment:
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participation in class discussion and creation
of 'modernized' version of the national anthem
West
Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives
Music
7.9, 7.24, 8.12, 8.15
Social Studies
6.10
Language Arts
6.14, 6.144, 7.9
National
Standards
Civics
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Understands the importance of Americans sharing
and supporting certain values, beliefs, and principles of American constitutional
democracy
Historical Understanding Standards
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Understands and knows how to analyze chronological
relationships and patterns
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Understands the historical perspective
Life Work Standards
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Uses various information sources, including
those of a technical nature, to accomplish specific tasks
Language Arts
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Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening
as tools for learning
Music
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Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments
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Understands the relationship between music and
history and culture
Job/Career Clusters: Fine Arts and Humanities
References:
American
Treasures of the Library of Congress
The
Star Spangled Banner
Country
National Anthem
Field
Trip
Author(s):
John
Richmond
Darlene
Milam
Patty
Waldeck
Horace Mann Middle School
301 43rd Street SE
Charleston, WV 25304
304-348-1971
