Presentations

Examining Public Issues with Songs (TPS Mississippi)

Atom & Evil: The Golden Gate Quartet [1947]

• Scaffolded Song Lyrics Document
• Listen to the Song Again

When They Drop the Atomic Bomb: Jackie Doll and His Pickled Peppers [1951]

• Scaffolded Song Lyrics Document
• Listen to the Song Again

Advanced Organizers (.docx)

• Advanced Organizer for Students
• Advanced Organizer for Teachers (available after event)

Additional Resources

• Examining Public Issues with Songs: Presentation Power Point
• Howell, J., & Callahan, C. (2016). Making sense of public issues with songs. Social Studies Research and Practice, 11(2), 80-91.
• Titus, A. C., & Simich, J. L. (1990). From “atomic bomb baby” to “nuclear funeral”: Atomic music comes of age, 1945–1990. Popular Music and Society, 14(4), 11-37.