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Using Billy Joel's song "We Didn't Start the Fire," I created word art prints & included the lyrics and lesson ideas for incorporating the artwork into your classroom. (Links to websites and a couple of handouts are included.)
It's a great discussion starter for the history teacher, as well as writing-prompter for the English/literature teacher.
Many of the people and events Billy Joel mentions in his song can be connected to many different works of literature (Catcher in the Rye, Hemingway, Peyton's Place, relate it to any books dealing with racism such as To Kill a Mockingbird), topics in history, science (vaccines, h-bomb, Einstein, space travel, etc.), sports, music (payola), advertising, current issues, film/television studies, etc.
The art prints are nice additions for your classroom or a great gift idea for the retiring teacher. Print on card stock and frame them in an 8x10 frame (may need to trim the edges of the paper). Or laminate and hang in your room. They will generate ideas and discussion for anyone who sees them.
It's a great discussion starter for the history teacher, as well as writing-prompter for the English/literature teacher.
Many of the people and events Billy Joel mentions in his song can be connected to many different works of literature (Catcher in the Rye, Hemingway, Peyton's Place, relate it to any books dealing with racism such as To Kill a Mockingbird), topics in history, science (vaccines, h-bomb, Einstein, space travel, etc.), sports, music (payola), advertising, current issues, film/television studies, etc.
The art prints are nice additions for your classroom or a great gift idea for the retiring teacher. Print on card stock and frame them in an 8x10 frame (may need to trim the edges of the paper). Or laminate and hang in your room. They will generate ideas and discussion for anyone who sees them.
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leslie2773
Love this song!
February 10, 2013 
shutterbug47
Love it! Wonderful ideas, as always.
January 6, 2013
Whaealisa
Great ideas!!!
October 6, 2012
JessicaHerr
I really enjoyed looking over this lesson. I am very excited about when I get to use it. I also love the snip-its of information about each of the topics listed in the song. This will come in handy because I know my students WILL ask questions- which is something I encourage.
September 30, 2012
deskoverseas
Great idea to get kids excited about history!
September 18, 2012
jbryce
Loved it!! Such a cool idea. Using it with my history class this year.
September 17, 2012
catoire
This is great! Just what I was wanting. Cannot wait to use.
August 19, 2012
Worcester
Good information and very applicable.
June 7, 2012
erintrecker
Another favorite! :)
April 3, 2012
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I've been teaching at my current public high school for twelve years, and have a total of 16 years experience. Most of my experience is teaching high school English and journalism classes; however, for several years I taught an art history class. I teach all levels--from honors students to special education students; therefore, I'm constantly modifying my assignments to fit my students' needs.
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