For What It's Worth and the First Amendment

This lesson covers the historical context of the Sunset Strip curfew riots and the song, "For What It's Worth," that was created in response to the events of November 12th leading this song to be the anthem of this movement. This lesson covers genres and styles in relation to how they can impact the meaning of the music created.
Resource ID#: 208697 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies, Music
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: music, civics, protest, song, riots, 1960, Sunset Strip, Buffalo Springfield, peaceful protest, integrated, rock, genres, composition, For What It's Worth
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Arts Integrated Civics

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