Rutha Mae Harris: Music for Change
Voices of Change Grade 1 Social Studies Learning about music and fairness
What We Will Learn Today
I can describe who Rutha Mae Harris is I can tell how music helped people I can explain why voices work together I can share what I learned
Success Criteria - How We Know We're Learning
Share one fact about Rutha Mae Harris Tell the main idea of her story Ask or answer questions in our group Draw something we learned
Can Music Help People Tell Stories?
Think about your favorite song How does music make you feel? Can music help us share feelings?
Meet Rutha Mae Harris
A brave woman who loved to sing Used her voice to help others Sang songs about fairness and kindness Helped during the Civil Rights Movement
Story Time: Rutha Mae's Journey
Listen carefully to her story Think about how music helped Notice how she was brave Remember the main ideas
Music Listening Experience
Listen to a freedom song Notice how it makes you feel Think about the message Imagine singing with others
Our Voices Working Together
Sit in our sharing circle Each person shares one way to help others Listen respectfully to friends Write ideas on our chart
Draw What You Learned
Draw Rutha Mae Harris Show how music helps people Include something about working together Share your drawing with a friend
Remember: Many Voices Make Change
Rutha Mae Harris used her voice for good Music brings people together We can all help make the world kinder Our voices matter too