national museum of african american music
national museum of african american music

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Rivers Of Rhythm

NMAAM’s lesson plans foster critical thinking and cultural awareness while helping students draw meaningful connections between music, history, and social change.

Eyes on the Prize

Audience Level: 8th — 12th Grades
Genre/Content Overview: Geography, U.S. History Language Arts, Listening and Speaking

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will compare versions of the Eyes on the Prize song.
  • Students will analyze source materials about the Jim Crow south and the nature of the oppression of segregation and violence towards Black people.
  • Students will draw conclusions about the role of music in the Civil Rights Movement.
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