Jazz Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about jazz!
First, read the chapter "J Is for Jazz" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Build Your Own Big Bertha Bus Activity- The 18 teenage band members in the jazz group The International Sweethearts of Rhythm traveled all over the country in the 1930s and 1940s in their custom tour bus, Big Bertha. Make your own 3D custom tour bus by following the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided.
Cutting Contest Activity- In jazz, a "cutting contest" is a musical battle where musicians take turns playing their own improvised versions of the same melody to see who's the best performer. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to play an art game inspired by cutting contests.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on musician and activist Louis Armstrong with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about jazz!
First, read the chapter "J Is for Jazz" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Build Your Own Big Bertha Bus Activity- The 18 teenage band members in the jazz group The International Sweethearts of Rhythm traveled all over the country in the 1930s and 1940s in their custom tour bus, Big Bertha. Make your own 3D custom tour bus by following the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided.
Cutting Contest Activity- In jazz, a "cutting contest" is a musical battle where musicians take turns playing their own improvised versions of the same melody to see who's the best performer. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to play an art game inspired by cutting contests.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on musician and activist Louis Armstrong with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about jazz!
First, read the chapter "J Is for Jazz" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Build Your Own Big Bertha Bus Activity- The 18 teenage band members in the jazz group The International Sweethearts of Rhythm traveled all over the country in the 1930s and 1940s in their custom tour bus, Big Bertha. Make your own 3D custom tour bus by following the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided.
Cutting Contest Activity- In jazz, a "cutting contest" is a musical battle where musicians take turns playing their own improvised versions of the same melody to see who's the best performer. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to play an art game inspired by cutting contests.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on musician and activist Louis Armstrong with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!