The History of Hip Hop
Oriana Lee breaks down the history of hip hop. The foundations, principles, and pillars of a beautiful global phenomenon.
Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will gain knowledge about the foundational history of Hiphop. This lesson invites students to learn about the culture and the artists responsible for creating the four elements and the principles of the culture, as well as some of the other important components of the culture like the musical influences and the social justice aspects.
LEARNING GOALS
Identify the elements
Identify the principles
Apply cultural knowledge
SUBJECTS
Hip-hop History
Creative Writing
Artistic expression
MATERIAL
Paper
Writing utensil
Music player
TEACHER BIO:
Oriana Lee
Oriana Lee identifies as an interdisciplinary artist and educator of African descent, currently living in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Brought up in the Southern United States (TN), Lee’s artistic lens is primarily one representing Southern American Blackness, and often fused with aspects of traditional African culture through patterns, symbols, and storytelling.
Having worked and created primarily as an MC, writer/poet, and performer for the past three decades, Hiphop is the culture that Lee lives and breathes. For the past 20 years, Lee has been on the leading edge of the home-education movement and has organized educational support groups, and developed curriculum across a diverse range of subject areas and ability levels.
In addition to being a Wellbeing Coach, Lee is the co-executive director of a circus organization.
Resources and Links
LITERATURE
Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hiphop generation//Jeff Chang
Subway Art//Martha Stewart & Henry Chalfant
Back in the Days//Jamel Shabazz
The Vibe History of Hip Hop
TV/FILM
Beat Street
Breakin'
Electric Boogaloo
Style Wars
Rhyme & Reason
Hiphop Evolution (Netflix)