"Final project for Erin Peterson
Francis Scott Key’s America During the War of 1812
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"I was a '70's baby (1976) so I remember being very tiny and seeing the polyester suits, and hearing the music on the radio (when I rode with my dad--my mom never listened to it).  Disco has never really interested me, but it is interesting to see…"

"The music from this era is my absolute favorite!  I love the fashions of the '40's and '50's ('60's not so much) and I love the dances!  As I've stated before, the changing of the societal mores is so fascinating; and this is the 1st time period…"

"I love the music from this era--it really encapsulates a time period of great change.  The dances were great to watch (I couldn't participate due to a gimpy ankle) but I can see why they were so popular.  What fun to see how the dance migrated from…"

"The music of the pioneer era is so familiar to me--growing up with a Southern family and a music teacher mother I really couldn't get away from those songs :)  We were the family that sang them in the car on road trips, as Robin said.  The songs…"

"As a music teacher who LOVES teaching spirituals, I thoroughly loved the spirituals portion of this class--I feel that they are a wonderful way to teach not only history but also basic music concepts such as call and response, melody and harmony,…"

"As a Music teacher, it was interesting to learn more about the traditional instruments from this era--also, I enjoyed learning about the changing social mores in regards to dance.  I am fascinated by the way that we are overlapping world and U.S.…"

"Waltz  I so enjoyed re-learning the waltz—I remember being a child, watching it on T.V. and wanting to learn how to dance it myself.  I already teach the concepts of rhythm and counting to my music students, and I look forward to using modern music…"

"            I am thoroughly amazed by the wealth of information found on the Library of Congress (LOC) website!  I had no idea that so many resources were available to us to use!  Yes, I definitely plan to use the LOC again, beginning in the fall…"

"I found the "How We Learn" section of the handout particularly interesting, especially as a student of history-it was enjoyable to compare/contrast the industrial vs. the information theory.  I learn using a combination of both, and try to teach…"

"Sights and Sound of the Dust Bowl
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"Reflections on History and How to Teach It
In highschool I had a history teacher named Mr. Edmonds.  We all made fun of him behind his back because he would pace incessantly during each lesson, would get really fired up about what he was talking…"

"Hi, my name is Erin Peterson and I am currently teaching music at College Gate Elementary.  I love incorporating music and social studies, so I am very excited about taking this class and learning more about how I can integrate these two important…"

"Hi, my name is Erin Peterson, and I am currently teaching at College Gate Elementary in Anchorage, AK.  I recently returned to the Music Classroom after having taught 3rd grade for 3 years.  I am very much looking forward to learning more about how…"