Please permit a slight digression here. I noticed the reference to history with regard to folk music, however, geography isn't mentioned. A fun way to teach geography is to make use of geographically tied folk songs. Our own Art Thieme created a map of the United States that includes markings indicating places of origin of certain songs. He used this tool many times when performing at schools.

Another aside here: I sincerely hope that your assignment will influence more teachers to continue or to initiate the teaching of folk music in their schools. I hope they will examine new ways to apply this versatile tool to their curricula.

Thank you.