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

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.

We Shall Overcome

Audience Level: 6th —12th Grades
Genre/Content Overview: Geography, U.S. History Language Arts, Listening and Speaking

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will describe the role of We Shall Overcome in the Civil Rights Movements.
  • Students will investigate the relationship between African American artists and activists in the authoring of We Shall Overcome.
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