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“I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier:” Ideas and Strategies for Using Music from the National Jukebox to Teach Difficult Topics in History

Author: Moats Stacie   Poxon Stephanie  

Publisher: National Council for the Social Studies

ISSN: 0037-7724

Source: Social Education, Vol.75, Iss.6, 2011-11, pp. : 291-294

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Abstract

It seems each generation of young people finds new ways to express life's complex emotions and experiences through music. As a favored outlet for self-expression, music also provides future generations with a fascinating historical record. Sound recordings and sheet music of once popular songs offer unique opportunities for students to analyze evidence of historic events, cultural shifts and societal trends from a particular time under study. These primary source formats can prove particularly useful for teachers when addressing complex topics.