From Stephen Foster to American Idol, this diverse collection of activities helps students understand the history of the last century and a half through the lens of music. Surveying genres such as blues, jazz, swing, musical theater, country, rock, funk, disco, rap, and alternative, the activities each begin with a one-page overview followed by worksheets with short-answer questions, crosswords, word jumbles, word searches, and matching exercises. Intended for grades 5–8, but appropriate for high school as well. Timeline. Answer keys. Bibliography. Illustrated. 8½" x 11". Mark Twain Media. 92 pages. ©2010.
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