This volume of Liberty for All: A Musical Journey traces America's history from the American Revolution to the 20th century. Engage your class in a cross-curricular learning experience by using this Teacher's Guide!

The following lesson plans correspond to each section of the CD-ROM and are designed for use in elementary- and middle-level classrooms. If you have any questions about Liberty for All: A Musical Journey or the lesson plans below, contact Nicole Springer.

The American Revolution

Lesson 1: Movement and Marching PDF
Lesson 2: The White Cockade and Yankee Doodle PDF
Lesson 3: Telling a Story through Music Composition PDF

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The Young Republic

Lesson 1: "Liberty Bell March" PDF
Lesson 2: "Liberty Bell March" and "Chimes of Liberty" Comparison PDF
Lesson 3: "Washington's March" PDF

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Civil War and Reconstruction

Lesson 1: Understanding "American Salute" PDF
Lesson 2: Stephen Foster's Songs of Southern Charm PDF
Lesson 3: Spirituals - The African American Gift to the World of Music PDF

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War, Prosperity, and Depression

Lesson 1: "George M." PDF
Lesson 2: Technology Then & Now PDF
Lesson 3: "Hands Across the Sea" PDF

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The New Deal and World War II

Lesson 1: "God Bless America" in Cultural Context PDF
Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Performances PDF
Lesson 3: Improvising Accompaniments PDF

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Modern America

Lesson 1: A Salute to Modern America, 1946–2000 PDF
Lesson 2: The Stars and Stripes Forever PDF
Lesson 3: The Victory at Sea PDF
Lesson 4: When Honor Whispers and Shouts PDF

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