Music Education

Soundtrap Culture Capsule: Women’s History Month

March 4, 2022

Women’s History Month Student Activities

In the spirit of celebrating the extraordinary contributions of women throughout history, the Soundtrap for Education team has compiled a series of activities that amplify a diverse array of women’s voices. We hope you leverage Soundtrap to bring these stories to life this month and beyond!

Activity Option #1:

Step 1: Pick at least two musical artists from the list provided below.

We encourage you to explore artists you might not already know. These songs/artists are just examples. You can ask your teacher to approve the song of your choice!

Step 2: Listen to the listed song and research each artist’s bio online. ✏️Take good notes!✏️

Step 3: Log into Soundtrap and record an audio response to the following questions:

  • Why did you pick this artist/song?
  • What’s something new you learned about the artist from their biography?
  • What was the theme or key message in this song? What makes you think that?
  • Pick your favorite line from the song and explain why it stood out to you.

Step 4: Add loops and sound effects from the Soundtrap Loop Library to enhance your project. You can start with some intro music!

Primary (K-5)
  • Etta James, Song: At Last
  • Nina Simone, Song: Feeling Good
  • Mercedes Sosa, South American Folklore in Spanish, Song: Gracias a La Vida
  • Lauryn Hill, Song: Everything is Everything
  • Googoosh, Song: Khatereh
  • Raye Zaragoza, Song: In the River
  • Destiny’s Child, Song: Independent Woman
  • Teddy Geiger, Song: Wishing (and Hoping)
Secondary (6-12)
  • Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, Song: Don’t Speak
  • Student Band, The Linda Lindas, Song: Racist, Sexist Boy
  • Whitney Houston, Song: I Will Always Love You
  • Janis Joplin, Song: Cry Baby
  • Celia Cruz, Song: La Vida es un Carnaval
  • Aretha Franklin, Song: RESPECT
  • Joni Mitchell, Song: Why Do Fools Fall in Love
  • Billie Holiday, Song: Strange Fruit
  • Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, Song: Hound Dog
  • Emmy Meli, Song: I AM WOMAN

Activity Option #2

Step 1: Pick at least two trailblazers from the following lists. We encourage you to choose people you might not already know.

Step 2: Read about and research (use podcast interviews, career profiles, video interviews, etc) the trailblazers of your choice. ✏️ Take good notes! ✏️

Step 3: Log into Soundtrap and record an audio response to the following questions:

  • Why did you pick these trailblazers?
  • What’s something new you learned about the leader from their biography?
  • How are the women that you selected similar in their career goals and overall impact? How are they different?
  • If your trailblazer is alive and well – what do you hope they achieve next? If your trailblazer has since retired or passed away – what would they want to see for the women of the future?

Activity Option #3

“A Night at the Museum”: Women’s History Month Edition!

Lesson can be accessed here along with an exemplar for guidance.

Step 4: Add loops and sound effects from the Soundtrap Loop Library to enhance your project. You can start with intro music!

<Extension Activity> Create a “theme song” in the Soundtrap studio to represent the women you selected.

Women’s History Month Teacher Resources: