Examining Political and Protest Music during the Fall of the USSR, Cold War
By Geography and Math Made Easy
Utilizing this resource, "Examining Political and Protest Music during the Fall of the USSR, Cold War" is an engaging and effective way to incorporate music into the classroom while teaching the concepts related to the fall of the USSR. This lesson actively involves students and promotes a fun learning atmosphere by enabling them to conduct a song analysis and participate in group research focused on political protest songs. A zip file reader is needed to open the zip file and access the lessons. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Complimentary "Personal Quotes" PowerPoint surrounding the Fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. • Warm-up Activity: Analyzing "Wind of Change" Lyrics for the understanding of the fall of the USSR. • Presentation Grading Rubric • 12-Song Lyric Analysis Sheets from which the students will choose a song, giving them student autonomy in their learning. • Optional Reading Activity • Map Comparison of Soviet Union Region vs. Current-Day Map. • Optional Culminating Activity. Students will analyze lyrics for the following songs: (Includes an Analysis Guide Sheet) QR Codes areavailable for use. • Advice to Joe—Roy Acuff • American Soviets—C.C.C.P. • Back in the USSR—Beatles • Everybody Wants to Rule the World—Tears for Fears • Land of Confusion—Genesis • Right Here, Right Now—Jesus Jones • Roads to Moscow—Al Stewart (May want to divide the song into Part 1 & 2 and let different teams analyze one as it is a long song) • The Story of the Fall of The Soviet Union—Jeffrey Lewis •
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