70 likes | 232 Views
Multiple Perspectives and Modern Issues. Music as a Pathway to Understanding Historical Perspective.
E N D
Multiple Perspectives and Modern Issues Music as a Pathway to Understanding Historical Perspective
REP (5) Students detect the different historical points of view on historical events and determine the context in which the historical statements were made (the questions asked, sources used, author’s perspective. HI (5) Students recognize that interpretations of history are subject to change as new information is covered. (CAHSS-Analysis Skills) Research, Evidence, and Point of View
The Problem: Why Is History Boring? • No sense that the historical figures did not know how events would unfold or that they were fallible. • Rarely told from various perspectives-time factor • Students do not see history’s application to their lives.
Music as a Method of Engagement • Invites critical analysis and discussion on important issues, engagement regardless of reading level • Opportunity to discuss bias and point of view • Increased focus on text when music is used. • Media Literacy
Kenji-Mike Shinoda • Dec. 7, 1941 • Internment, Oral Interviews • Collaborated with JANM • Bill of Rights Issues • Prejudice/Panic
If I Was President-Wyclef Jean • Constitution Article II • Presidential Powers • Modern Issues facing the Country • Perspective
Use of Blogs in the Classroom • Read/Write Web • Student Posts • Article Posts • Comments • www.nicenet.org