Well, it’s official: six more weeks of winter! http://www.groundhog.org/
To celebrate Black History Month 2012, we will be featuring profiles of notable Black Americans throughout our blog, along with important days throughout our history. Additionally, you can download our Black History Month album for FREE during the entire month of February!
Today’s day in black history (thanks to http://www.dayinblackhistory.com/):
Thirteenth Constutional Amendment ~ (outlawing slavery) is passed by Congress
The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution officially outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. It was passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, by the House on January 31, 1865, and adopted on December 6, 1865. On December 18, Secretary of State William H. Seward proclaimed it to have been adopted. It was the first of the three Reconstruction Amendments adopted after the American Civil War. (source: Wikipedia)
In honor of Black History Month, we’re offering our entire Black History Month Collection for FREE during the month of February!
Four centuries, four songs: from Africa to the White House. A theme collection of songs honoring Black History Month! This collection spans the 17th-21st centuries of African-American history and is designed for classroom or personal use.
Need ideas for using our music in the classroom?
(Want more music? This collection contains songs from the larger Social Studies album.)
Anonymous asked: who is boots from 50 states and capitals i like him
Tommy Boots is an alias for a Boston-based rapper who records his personal work under a different name.
Anonymous asked: Can I get a copy of the words for the 50 states/capitals rap?
Easily! The lyrics are here, on our 50 States, 50 Capitals song page.
Did you know that Martin Luther King Day is a national Day of Service? The purpose is to call together Dr. King’s “Beloved Community” of Americans to find solutions to problems in our community and nation. Dr. King encouraged us all to live up to our potential as citizens and participate in projects and services that strengthen our communities.
The mlkday.gov website offers ways to find a project, and also plan your own project.
As a reminder, we are offering a free download of our song, “Civil Rights Movement.” This is a great way to teach students about the Civil Rights Movement and about Dr. King’s impact. We encourage using the song in the classroom and creating performances and music videos! (Want some examples? Check out our YouTube Page!)
Also, be sure to stop over to the Martin Luther King, Jr. website and read about Dr. King and his many achievements that mapped out the groundwork for nonviolent change.
Will you be participating in this day of service? Let us know what you, your students, your classroom, or your friends are doing! Email us at taunia@educationalrap.com.
Recently, The New York Times / Learning Network posted an article titled, “How Do You Teach the Civil Rights Movement?” (Katherine Schulten) asking educators how they teach about they teach the subject in the classroom. In an effort to help teachers and students learn about the Civil Rights Movement, we’re offering a free download of our song through the end of February and Black History Month.
Download your free version of “Civil Rights Movement” here. (Note: the free promo will update at time of checkout.) Be sure to check out our entire Black History Month Collection here as well.
Using our music in the classroom to help teach? Please let us know! Email taunia@educationalrap.com with any stories and successes!
Anonymous asked: What resources do you have for children in 1-3 grades? I really like your site - mostly looks like resources for older ages?
Thanks for your question! Most of our music is geared towards middle school students. We do have some crossover academics that can go as early as fourth grade, though. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at taunia@educationalrap.com.
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We hope you had a great New Year’s weekend! Why not start the new year off with a pretty sweet discount on our Box Set Collection? $10 off the CDs or Download Set!
This bundle contains the math, science, English language arts, and social studies albums in MP3 format, each with a PDF lyric booklet.
The science, social studies, and language arts albums also come with custom-made PDF quizzes, worksheets, games, puzzles, and more to accompany each song! Every song comes in four versions to assist with learning and performance. That’s157 songs total!