⭐️Pop music fans will be thrilled to learn about their favorite musicians including Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Duke Ellington, and Elton John as they travel through the pop music eras to learn about the evolution of pop.

⭐️This resource integrates a variety of history, reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. Students complete reading and writing assignments along with watching videos and completing thought-provoking exercises. Incorporates key listening and reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and other skills.

⭐️Learn about how Pop music evolved from the 1950s all the way to today. Each decade discusses the music highlights, and how music evolved and includes an artist spotlight on some of the most influential musicians from each decade.

Artist Spotlights Include:

• Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald
• The Beatles
• Elton John
• Madonna
• Boy Bands (Nsync and Backstreet Boys)
• Beyonce
• Taylor Swift

⭐️This resource integrates a variety of history, reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. Students complete reading and writing assignments along with watching videos and completing thought-provoking exercises. Incorporates key listening and reading comprehension, writing, multimedia, interdisciplinary studies, and other skills.

⚡ This Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource comes in the following interactive formats:

• MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – MagiCore WebLink resources integrate browser-based technology with proven learning strategies to keep kids engaged and learning. This interactive format includes audio, animation, embedded videos, and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities that are impossible in Google and other commonly used formats. If you used a MagiCore Webscape, then you know how amazing these resources are. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself!

• Google Slides Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with device access. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely. This format can be set up to track user responses for teacher review.

*Please note: This resource includes YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is appropriate for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. This resource uses links to third-party content that may be changed or removed by the content owner. Links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

Features:

✏️Google Slides & Seesaw Formats – These interactive formats are perfect for any classroom with access to a device. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely.

✏️Engaging Interactive Maps & Virtual Video Tours – Interactive maps & virtual video tours take students inside the action.

✏️Reading Comprehension – Integrates key reading skills like compare & contrast, multimedia, multiple sources, and more.

✏️Writing & Science – This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses writing prompts to explore their reactions and ideas.

What’s Included?

1. What is Pop music?
2. Grab Your Ticket!
3. 1950s: The Birth of Rock and Roll
4. Artist Spotlight: Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald
5. 1960s: The British Invasion
6. Artist Spotlight: The Beatles
7. 1970s: Disco and Punk
8. Artist Spotlight: Elton John
9. 1980s: MTV Era
10. Artist Spotlight: Madonna
11. 1990s: Catchy Tunes
12. Artist Spotlight: Boy Bands
13. 2000s: Pop Goes Digital
14. Artist Spotlight: Beyonce
15. 2010s- Today: Pop Goes Global
16. Artist Spotlight: Taylor Swift

Answer Key Included

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: With teacher modeling, whole class, or small groups.
• 4th & 5th Grade: Independent for on-level students.

Time to Complete:

This virtual field trip takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. The time it takes to complete can vary based on your students. It can be completed in one session or broken up into multiple sessions.

Copyright & Terms of Use

For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page.