A Taste of America's Musical History

Location	Activity Description	Google Earth Content
1. Memphis, TN	The Blues started in the late 1800s in the Deep South. Look at polygon of Deep South. What states are in the Deep South? Listen to traditional blues song written in Memphis, TN by W.C. Handy. Traditional blues songs had three lines: the second line was a repetition of the 1st, and the 3rd line contained an end rhyme and finished the thought. Read sample blues lyrics written by children. Write your own blues lyrics.	Watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N22aZuNTLB8 Read http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/music_in_poetry/elementaryschool.html Layers: polygon, populated places
2.Upper Sioux Indian Reservation, Minnesota	Look at the terrain. Why might the Sioux perform a rain dance? Watch video with Sioux rain dance music and pictures. Complete a journal entry and write a list of three things you liked about this video.	Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WNLLNxURt4. Layers: Terrain, Populated Places
3.Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, New York	America has a rich history of talented musicians and composers. America plays both European and American music. Get familiar with New York City. Look at 3 gigapxl photos and 5 panoramio photos. The New York Philharmonic Orchestra is a world-reknowned orchestra. Visit two rooms at their website for kids' and record 4 new facts you learn.	Visit http://www.nyphilkids.org Layers: Gigapxl photos, Panoramio, 3D buildings, populated places
4.New Orleans, Louisiana	Cajun music was influenced by the French and the Germans. Look at 3 of Ramsey's historical maps of North America or the US and notice French and German influence/territories. Listen to at least three different Cajun songs. Write down the performer and title of your favorite one.	Visit http://www.juneberry78s.com/sounds/ListenToCajun.htm Layers: Ramsey's historical maps, populated places