Course
1 Semester
American History of Rock & Soul
An elective course that explores U.S. History through American popular music and culture.
Table of contents
Background
An American History of Rock and Soul transforms how students learn US history by using music as a primary source to explore the nation’s story. From the birth of the Blues to Nirvana and Public Enemy, students dive deep into how genres like Rock and Roll, Soul, R&B, Electronica, and Hip Hop didn’t just reflect American culture—they helped shape it. This one-semester elective for grades 9-12 brings history to life through the powerful lens of popular music.
Video introduction here.