Rhyme 'N Learn produces clean rap songs about math and science. They've just released a new song, "Don't Let Pi Make Ya Cry." In this new song students are introduced to the function of Pi. You can watch the video below. And if you really like the song, you can buy it along with other Rhyme 'N Learn productions on iTunes and CD Baby.
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The concept of this lesson is to choose a historical person, topic, or event and fit the historical information into a Christmas, Chanukah, or Kwanzaa song. The directions are very clear and easy to follow. Some examples of "carols" written for this assignment are provided so your students can get a good idea of how to approach the project. Consider a group sing-along when all the assignments are turned in.