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Program Flyer: Ball of Confusion II: Rock Music and Social Change in the 1980s and Beyond
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Contact Information
John Goehrke
John Goehrke
One Key Plaza
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
Phone: (216) 515-1202 Fax: (216) 515-1931
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Program Description
The history of rock and roll reflects diverse American experiences, protesting political problems and encouraging new visions for progress in our nation and around the world. This class studies social change in the United States in the 1980s and beyond, building upon the legacy of the 1960s counterculture, as exemplified in the 1986 song "Ball of Confusion" performed by Love and Rockets, a remake of a 1970 hit by the Temptations. Songs and music videos by artists such as Sting, USA for Africa, Arrested Development, and Black Eyed Peas will allow students to explore how musicians have questioned society and effected change with rock, pop, rap, and reggae music. Discussion topics, including the Cold War, fighting famine in Eastern African, and facing rising homelessness, allow students to understand how complicated problems often impact society.
The history of rock and roll reflects diverse American experiences, protesting political problems and encouraging new visions for progress in our nation and around the world. This class studies social change in the United States in the 1980s and beyond, building upon the legacy of the 1960s counterculture, as exemplified in the 1986 song "Ball of Confusion" performed by Love and Rockets, a remake of a 1970 hit by the Temptations. Songs and music videos by artists such as Sting, USA for Africa, Arrested Development, and Black Eyed Peas will allow students to explore how musicians have questioned society and effected change with rock, pop, rap, and reggae music. Discussion topics, including the Cold War, fighting famine in Eastern African, and facing rising homelessness, allow students to understand how complicated problems often impact society.
Program Format
Introduction1. Purpose: In this class we’ll explore how rock music since the 1980s has commented on society—the way our communities and world are organized to work.2. Introduce concept of relationships between music and society (Listen to "Ball of Confusion", as performed by Love and Rockets)Lesson1. International Contextsa. Context: Discuss the origins of the Cold War and the stockpiling of nuclear weapons. (Listen to "Russians" by Sting)b. Context: International responses to disaster (Listen to "We Are the World" by USA for Africa)2. Domestic Contextsa. Context: Urban decay following deindustrialization (Listen to "Mr. Wendal" by Arrested Development)b. Discuss the concepts of “political rap” and “conscious rap” as alternatives to other rap music popular at the time. (Listen to "Where is the Love?" by the Black Eyed Peas)Conclusion1. Consider connections to recent performances, as appropriate2. Ask students to consider current popular musicians and the messages of their songs.
Introduction1. Purpose: In this class we’ll explore how rock music since the 1980s has commented on society—the way our communities and world are organized to work.2. Introduce concept of relationships between music and society (Listen to "Ball of Confusion", as performed by Love and Rockets)Lesson1. International Contextsa. Context: Discuss the origins of the Cold War and the stockpiling of nuclear weapons. (Listen to "Russians" by Sting)b. Context: International responses to disaster (Listen to "We Are the World" by USA for Africa)2. Domestic Contextsa. Context: Urban decay following deindustrialization (Listen to "Mr. Wendal" by Arrested Development)b. Discuss the concepts of “political rap” and “conscious rap” as alternatives to other rap music popular at the time. (Listen to "Where is the Love?" by the Black Eyed Peas)Conclusion1. Consider connections to recent performances, as appropriate2. Ask students to consider current popular musicians and the messages of their songs.
Objectives
As a result of this class, students will be better able to1. Give examples of ways musicians have used popular music to pose questions about society and suggest avenues for change.2. Analyze the lyrics of songs that respond to social debates within the context of the Cold War, international responses to Ethiopian famine, and concerns about social class and poverty.3. Explain how music and musicians both influence and are influenced by society and culture.
As a result of this class, students will be better able to1. Give examples of ways musicians have used popular music to pose questions about society and suggest avenues for change.2. Analyze the lyrics of songs that respond to social debates within the context of the Cold War, international responses to Ethiopian famine, and concerns about social class and poverty.3. Explain how music and musicians both influence and are influenced by society and culture.
National Standards to which this program aligns
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State Standards to which this program aligns
OhioEnglish Language Arts: Reading, Acquisition of Vocabulary4-7 Benchmark A, B, C, D, F8-10 Benchmark A, C, F11-12 Benchmark C, EEnglish Language Arts: Reading Process: Print, Comprehension Strategies4-7 Benchmark A, B, C, D8-10 Benchmark A, B, C11-12 Benchmark A, B, CEnglish Language Arts: Reading Applications: Informational,Technical, Persuasive Text4-7 Benchmark A, D, E8-10 Benchmark D11-12 Benchmark EEnglish Language Arts: Reading Applications: Literary Text4-7 Benchmark A, E, F, G8-10 Benchmark A, D, FEnglish Language Arts: Writing: Oral and Visual Communications 5-7 Benchmark A8-10 Benchmark A, B11-12 Benchmark ASocial Studies: History9-10 Benchmark E, FSocial Studies: People in Societies9-10 Benchmark A, B11-12 Benchmark A, B, CSocial Studies: Government6-8 Benchmark A, C 9-10 Benchmark BSocial Studies: Economics 11-12 Benchmark CFine Arts – Music: Historical, Cultural, and Social Contexts5-8 Benchmark A, B, C9-12 Benchmark A, BFine Arts—Music: Analyzing and Responding5-8 Benchmark A9-12 Benchmark A, DFine Arts—Music: Valuing Music/Aesthetic Reflection5-8 Benchmark A, B, C9-12 Benchmark A, B, CFine Arts—Music: Connections, Relationships, Applications5-8 Benchmark B, C9-12 Benchmark A, B
OhioEnglish Language Arts: Reading, Acquisition of Vocabulary4-7 Benchmark A, B, C, D, F8-10 Benchmark A, C, F11-12 Benchmark C, EEnglish Language Arts: Reading Process: Print, Comprehension Strategies4-7 Benchmark A, B, C, D8-10 Benchmark A, B, C11-12 Benchmark A, B, CEnglish Language Arts: Reading Applications: Informational,Technical, Persuasive Text4-7 Benchmark A, D, E8-10 Benchmark D11-12 Benchmark EEnglish Language Arts: Reading Applications: Literary Text4-7 Benchmark A, E, F, G8-10 Benchmark A, D, FEnglish Language Arts: Writing: Oral and Visual Communications 5-7 Benchmark A8-10 Benchmark A, B11-12 Benchmark ASocial Studies: History9-10 Benchmark E, FSocial Studies: People in Societies9-10 Benchmark A, B11-12 Benchmark A, B, CSocial Studies: Government6-8 Benchmark A, C 9-10 Benchmark BSocial Studies: Economics 11-12 Benchmark CFine Arts – Music: Historical, Cultural, and Social Contexts5-8 Benchmark A, B, C9-12 Benchmark A, BFine Arts—Music: Analyzing and Responding5-8 Benchmark A9-12 Benchmark A, DFine Arts—Music: Valuing Music/Aesthetic Reflection5-8 Benchmark A, B, C9-12 Benchmark A, B, CFine Arts—Music: Connections, Relationships, Applications5-8 Benchmark B, C9-12 Benchmark A, B
Program Length
45-60 minutes
45-60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Point to Point Cost: $100.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Point to Point Cost: $100.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
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Program Fee Notes
Registration Fees: $100 per program. Additional $10 if you request a paper copy of the lesson plans. NOTE: Free lessons plans are available to download online. -Sites must pay their own line and bridging charges (when applicable).Registration deadline: Three weeks prior to the requested program date.Payment: Reservations are firm only when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum receives the full payment. Final payment is due fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled program date. RRHOFM accepts checks, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Agreement: Organizations must agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in "Policy Information" in order to have their registration request processed. Policy Information will be provided by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum upon initial program request. If you have any questions regarding scheduling, please contact John Goehrke at 216-515-1202 .
Registration Fees: $100 per program. Additional $10 if you request a paper copy of the lesson plans. NOTE: Free lessons plans are available to download online. -Sites must pay their own line and bridging charges (when applicable).Registration deadline: Three weeks prior to the requested program date.Payment: Reservations are firm only when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum receives the full payment. Final payment is due fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled program date. RRHOFM accepts checks, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Agreement: Organizations must agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in "Policy Information" in order to have their registration request processed. Policy Information will be provided by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum upon initial program request. If you have any questions regarding scheduling, please contact John Goehrke at 216-515-1202 .
Cancellation Policy
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will provide a full refund for group cancellations only, provided that written notice of the cancellation (with receipt of confirmation) is received at least ten (10) business days prior to your group's reservation date. Under NO circumstances will the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum provide a partial refund for non-attendance OR when written notices of cancellation are received less than ten (10) business days prior to your group's reservation date.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will provide a full refund for group cancellations only, provided that written notice of the cancellation (with receipt of confirmation) is received at least ten (10) business days prior to your group's reservation date. Under NO circumstances will the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum provide a partial refund for non-attendance OR when written notices of cancellation are received less than ten (10) business days prior to your group's reservation date.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
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ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools must dial into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Connection may be made over ATM, ISDN or IP (though IP is preferable). We require a test call prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
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Schools must dial into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Connection may be made over ATM, ISDN or IP (though IP is preferable). We require a test call prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
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