Voices of vietnam

Pivot Points

West Ada Academies 20/21

what kind of cultural change can music make?

Music has power. Not only can it define cultures, it can change our perceptions of the world. From The Beatles to Beethoven, Tina Turner to Tupac, Frank Sinatra to Fleetwood Mac, artists are cultural change agents by bringing relevant issues to the forefront. In this studio we will examine the power that music has when it comes to cultural change; specifically what music did to shed light on the public's opinion of the Vietnam Conflict.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS DEFINED

What will I be able to do after this studio?

ELA

1 Reading Critically

1.2 Evaluate main ideas and theme

1.3 Analyze context and POV

1.4 Analyze craft

2 Expressing Ideas

2.1 Identify core message

2.2 Develop message

2.3 Prepare medium

2.4 Finalize

2.5 Reflect

1 Analyze Historical Events

1.1 Evaluate outcomes

1.2 Analyze multiple perspectives

1.3 Analyze historical sources

1.4 People shaping outcomes

1.5 Change or continuity

2 Engaging as a Citizen

2.1 Participate in the community

2.2 Examine enduring problems

2.3 Build civic knowledge

2.4 Take action to improve community

West Ada LEARNING CYCLE

To the left is our West Ada Academies Learning Cycle. This course is designed with content that fits into one of five categories: Engage, Explore, Practice, Apply, and Reflect. You will move through the stages of the learning cycle as you engage in the studio's driving questions, and then learn, practice, and apply the target skills listed above. When you get to the apply stage, you will make a presentation or use another method to show what you know. Finally, at each Milestone and again at the end of the studio, you will reflect on your project and what you have learned.

ICONS TO KNOW

Throughout the course you will see these two icons. They will tell you whether you are able to complete each assignment individually, or whether it must be done collaboratively (with a partner or group).