Hamilton, 1776 and Beyond : Musicals in the Social Studies Curriculum
Keith Mason
New Providence School District, New Providence, NJ
ABSTRACT
Musicals can enhance the social studies curriculum. Stage, film, and television musicals are all potential
sources for learning. Instructors can utilize concepts, themes, characters, settings, dialog, and songs in
musicals to teach students. This article outlines a rationale for utilizing musicals to enhance various
subjects within the social studies umbrella. It proceeds to offer suggestions for learning scenarios,
activities, and assessments. In addition, students can learn about an important art form from United States
popular culture inviting interdisciplinary learning bridging the arts, humanities, and social studies.
Guidelines for integrating musicals into lessons and units are described. The techniques offer social
studies instructors alternatives for including musicals in student learning applicable to a variety of
musicals and songs. An appendix provides a categorized list of areas within history and social studies and
specific musicals to consider for curriculum integration.
KEYWORDS
Curriculum, Social studies, Musicals, Approaches, Learning scenarios
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