Original PromptCreate activities for this 5th grade modified social studies standard overview Students will examine significant events in Tennessee and explore contributions of Tennesseans to the U.S. during the 20th century. for these specific standards Identify and describe Tennessee’s impact in popular music (i.e., WSM, W.C. Handy, and Elvis Presley). and Identify influential Tennesseans from the late 20th century, including Al Gore, Jr., Alex Haley, Dolly Parton, Wilma Rudolph, and Oprah Winfrey.p
This learning resource aims to help students identify and connect with Tennessee's renowned musicians and influential people. Through a combination of visual engagement and key information highlighting, students will circle images of musicians such as W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, and Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, while also highlighting notable figures like Al Gore Jr. and Dolly Parton. The objective is to foster recognition and appreciation for the cultural contributions of these individuals to Tennessee's history.