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"America the Beautiful": Using Music and Art to Develop Vocabulary
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| Grades | K – 2 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Unit |
| Estimated Time | Six 50-minute sessions |
| Lesson Author |
Magalia, California |
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
- America the Beautiful picture book (Scholastic, 2001)
- A large sheet of butcher paper cut into the shape of the United States
- Assorted colored markers
- Lyrics for "America the Beautiful"
- Magazines with colored scenic pictures of the United States (such as Sunset, National Geographic, Via, Smithsonian)
- White construction paper, crayons, scissors, and glue
- Photographic essay book showing scenic features of the United States, such as America: A Celebration of the United States (Rand McNally, 2005)
- Topographical map of the United States
- CDs or appropriately accessed downloads of various versions of "America the Beautiful"
- CD player, mp3 player, or computer that plays music downloads
STUDENT INTERACTIVES
Grades K – 12 | Student Interactive | Organizing & Summarizing
This tool allows students to complete crossword puzzles on a variety of grade-appropriate topics, and also create and print their own crossword puzzles.
PRINTOUTS
- "America the Beautiful" Extended Book List
- Reflecting on "America the Beautiful"
- Sample Questions for Student Groups
WEBSITES
- National Geographic United States Photo Gallery
Note that this site does have ads.
- National Park Service: Photos and Multimedia
- Pictures of Places
Note that this site does have ads.
PREPARATION
- Gather several magazines with scenic pictures of various locations and landforms throughout the United States.
- Use white butcher paper to prepare a large mural shaped liked the United States. (Tip: Print this map, make an overhead and project it onto the butcher paper.)
- With a black or brown marker, write the words to "America the Beautiful" on chart paper and hang it on the wall. Have colored markers available to highlight and underline key words.
- Arrange for students to have access to Internet-connected computers for the necessary sessions. Bookmark the Websites from the Resources section on the computers students will use for this lesson.
- Test the Crossword Puzzles interactive on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tool and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the Technical Support page.