These are not lesson plans, per se, but rather ideas, with references to the musical. This should promote learning opportunities to coincide with the play's production, for all ages.

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There is so much that can be studied and learned from the two great civilizations visited in this musical. What follows are some ideas that could work for you and your students. The musical could be performed by grades ranging from 3rd through 8th, so the ideas presented will not be grade specific, that is, until you modify them accordingly.

 

The ideas are grouped by theme.

 

Culture

The Olympics Games

Cultural Contributions: Units of Measure

Cultural Contributions: Coin Making

Belief in Gods

 

History

Words That Measure Time

History: How long ago did it happen?

 

Geography

        Where do we live?

 

Literacy

        Language (Using Formal English)

 

Economics

Resources: The value of oil

 

Perspective

Slavery and the Blues