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Famous, W. Glenn; Sargent, Barbara – Learning, 1992
Elementary teachers can interest their students in U.S. geography by having them plan a cross-country concert tour for a rock and roll band. The project develops research, writing, and critical thinking skills as students learn about U.S. geography. The article includes a listing of state tourism agencies. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Planning, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMartinez, Theresa A. – Teaching Sociology, 1995
Describes the use of rock music lyrics to illustrate and personify key concepts in a Sociology of Deviant Behavior, course. Includes examples of the lyrics, related sociological issues, and ways that the combination facilitated class discussion. Student response was consistently favorable. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Content Analysis, Cultural Images, Curriculum Enrichment
