Get Your Learn On
by Matt Garwood
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about
*If you like what you hear, please purchase the album. You'll receive MUCH higher-quality audio, along with some other nice stuff. Each purchase allows me to make the next one & the next one after that. Contact me if you're using these songs as an educational resource - I LOVE to hear how these songs are being used!!!*
...it all started with that ridiculous CRCT rap.
In 2009, after teaching general music to elementary school-aged children for many years (and writing quite a few silly songs along the way) I decided to compose a song about our CRCT standardized test for a school pep rally. It was a HUGE hit with our students and I began thinking about what else I could do to make a similar impact.
Fast-forward to 2010. My good friend Shannon Barron, a co-worker, asked me to come up with a musical way to help her students with place value concepts. Bam. The song was written, recorded, and in her hands the next day. After that, we spent the rest of the school year exchanging ideas about what needed to be addressed with her students. Songs like Fractions, Explorers, and more were the result.
This album is my first foray into educational music. It started as a way to help a friend and students I care about but has become much, much more. I am proud of these songs and I hope you'll enjoy listening to or using them as much as I did making them.
...it all started with that ridiculous CRCT rap.
In 2009, after teaching general music to elementary school-aged children for many years (and writing quite a few silly songs along the way) I decided to compose a song about our CRCT standardized test for a school pep rally. It was a HUGE hit with our students and I began thinking about what else I could do to make a similar impact.
Fast-forward to 2010. My good friend Shannon Barron, a co-worker, asked me to come up with a musical way to help her students with place value concepts. Bam. The song was written, recorded, and in her hands the next day. After that, we spent the rest of the school year exchanging ideas about what needed to be addressed with her students. Songs like Fractions, Explorers, and more were the result.
This album is my first foray into educational music. It started as a way to help a friend and students I care about but has become much, much more. I am proud of these songs and I hope you'll enjoy listening to or using them as much as I did making them.
credits
released 19 January 2012
Written, produced, and performed by Matt Garwood. Recorded at Upper Room Studio in Covington, GA.
Written, produced, and performed by Matt Garwood. Recorded at Upper Room Studio in Covington, GA.
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- Track Name: Solar System
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Solar System
by Matt Garwood
copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
Let’s talk ‘bout the stars
The planets and the space where they are
And our solar system,
The sights in the sky
It feels like they’re up there so high
Look up and you won’t miss them
Let’s start with the sun, son
In the summertime it’s so fun, fun
Warming everything – that’s because Earth leans
Our hemisphere tilts toward the sun
But winter comes and we tilt away
Getting less direct sun rays
Our seasons, warmth, and yes our light
Come from the sun (alright alright alright)
*Refrain*
First in line is Mercury
This little guy is atmosphere-free
No moons and very low gravity
The Roman version of the Greek Hermes
Then Venus is the next one
A little bit further from the Sun
Hottest planet that we've got
It's the atmosphere that keeps it hot...
*Refrain*
Third out is Earth
The planet of your birth
Breathable air, water everywhere
One moon that shines in the night out there
Fourth out is the planet Mars
Red planet we can see up with the stars
It's very cold, it's very old
Named for the Roman God of War
*Refrain*
Fifth is the biggest, it's Jupiter
318 times as big as Earth
King of the gods in the Roman Days
63 moons can I get a “hey, hey?”
Sixth is Saturn - got some really big rings
Father of Jupiter, yes the king
62 moons, most of ‘em small
Haven't even gotten 'round to naming them all!
*Refrain*
Seven is Uranus, he's the god of the sky
Planet is flipped, poles are on the side
Methane in the atmosphere
Got a blue-green color that's kinda weird
Eight is Neptune, made of gas
Surface winds get crazy fast
Got pretty far out with 13 moons
Like the ocean yeah it's colored blue
*Refrain*
Then there's Pluto, smaller than the moon
And if you ask the IAU
It's too small, so it's just a dwarf Planet
Me, myself, I just can't stand it
Though we are ending this science tune
We'd be remiss to forget our own moon
Pulls the tides & reflects light
As we lay down for the night
*Refrain* - Track Name: Explorers
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Explorers
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*Refrain*
This is the story of explorers, braving unknown horrors, you gotta get somewhere
This is the story of explorers, this story's not a borer, you better get down on the history…
Let me tell you about John Cabot, had some very British habits
'Cause he's straight outta England, it's true
This dude had no maps, but he wanted to see Asia
& What's a limey bloke to do?
It was a family affair, him and his boy Sebastian
Bumped into Canada where there was lots of fishin'
& Other Euros followed, told Canada, 'Holla!"
It may smell fishy, but it's true
*Refrain*
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa,
Yes I know his name is not an easy flow-uh
He popped into a place called Panama,
Though he hailed from Spain (can I get an Hola?)
He found the Pacific, an overland route
Fought with some natives, and ate some local fruit
First European to reach that spot
Through mountains and jungles, so tell me sucka what you got?
*Refrain*
Juan Ponce de Leon, he tried to jump on
The path to the fountain of youth (and some gold!)
He ended up in Florida, natives they were saying, "Wha?"
(p.s. his beard was awesome, that's the truth)
The Spanish word for flower gave Florida its name
Once Ponce dropped in things were never the same
The Spaniards started coming from across the pond
They wanted to be cool just like "The Ponze"
*Refrain*
That brings us to a man called Christopher Columbus:
A dreamer, explorer, mac-daddy alumnus
He grew up in Italy but was funded by Spain
Said, "King Ferdinand, Isabella, I'll explain!
There's simply no need for your deep trepidation!
A quicker route to Asia would bring glory to your nation!"
Took the Niña, the Pinta, the Santa Maria
But instead he found the New World - Peace, see ya!
*Refrain*
Henry Hudson, English by birth,
And when it came to luck this dude had the worst
Tried to find the Northwest passage to Asia,
But his crew kicked him out (that's a punk move, playa!)
Sailed up the Hudson River in what is now New York
He couldn't give up - he would look like (such a dork)
But his crew got feisty, and little bit mental
But the joke was on them - that boat was a rental!
*Refrain*
Jacques Cartier hailed from France,
And every picture that I've seen shows this dude in puffy pants
But styles change with time, so don't let it phase ya
Just remember he wanted to find a water route to Asia
He sailed 1,000 miles on the St. Lawrence River
(that's in Canada, yo - once again I deliver)
He tried to create a settlement, but it didn't last the winter
Maybe he should have ditched the puffy pants and brought a sweater!
*Refrain* - Track Name: Fractions
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Fractions Rap
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
Fractions, decimals - it's all the same
Same parts of the same whole, but different names
Don't be confused, both terms are used
That's just how fractions roll…
Fractions, decimals, it's all the same
Like my name is Ralph but CHAINSAW'S my street name!
The number on top is the numerator
Homey PLEASE I know this stuff don't scare ya
The number on bottom is the denominator
But don't get weird you got this math stuff, playa
Now we got the vocab, let's break it down
Knowledge falls like rain in a dry ghost town
*Refrain*
One over 4 that's one fourth
OR .25 let the knowledge go forth!
One over two thats - one half
Or .5 - don't make me laugh
Three over four that's .75
All you gotta do is just divide
The top by the bottom don't need a calculator
Wake up fool - don't be a fraction hater!
*Refrain*
The decimal you get is the same as the fraction
.2 one fifth, that kind of action
One tenth - .1, 3 tenths .3
I own this dude, you can't stump me!
Let me tell you a story 'bout fractions
Gonna put your brain lobes into action
Listen to your teacher and learn this song
Fraction master, come get your LEARN ON!
*Refrain*
When the number on top is bigger than the bottom
Take a deep breath - (this won't be a problem)
Improper fractions look like this -
Like 4 over 3 - they're hard to miss
Take 3 of the thirds and make one whole
You get 1 & 1/3 and that's the goal
Mixed fractions ain't really any big thing
But don't ring the bell just yet - ding ding
Proper fractions - the top one's smaller
Like 3/4 - didja feel your brain get taller?
Mixed, proper, improper too
And decimals - man get a clue
I got this - I had this
And you can with some practice
It's pie charts, homework, even worksheets
Don't stand too close, you can feel my heat
*Refrain* - Track Name: Sentences
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Sentences
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
Let me tell you ‘bout the girl that I met last week
I declare it made my confidence turn into meek
I’ll give you all the info, and I’ll even put it in a song
*REFRAIN*
I’ll tell you all about it – it’s declarative
& I’ll ask you all about it, interrogative
Let me tell you what to do – it’s imperative
& that’s a command
I’ll shout it from the rooftops - exclamatory
& once you know the deets you’ll have the story
I hope my tale is anything but boring
Yeah…
I asked her what her name was but she didn’t say
I said I want to talk, but not interrogate
I asked her for her info, but she said that she was running late
*REFRAIN 2*
I’ll tell you all about it – it’s declarative
& I’ll ask you all about it, interrogative
Let me tell you what to do – it’s imperative
& that’s a command
I’ll shout it from the rooftops - exclamatory
& once you know the deets you’ll have the story
I hope my tale is anything but boring
So listen to the band…
She found me out at recess, she said, “Give me the ball”
She sounded real imperative so I didn’t stall
Her wish was my command, I couldn’t argue at all
I exclaimed “YES! She talked to me!”
And I didn’t care if anybody could see
My brain was overflowing with all the things that just might be
*Refrain 2* - Track Name: Modify
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Modify
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2011
*REFRAIN*
Modify my, modify my, modify
Modify my, modify my, modify
Modify my, modify my, modify
Nouns and verbs, ya heard! (2x)
How many?
What kind?
Adjectives?
Modify?
Tell me when
Where and how
Adverbs
Modify
*Refrain*
How many dogs (ten)
What kind (brown)
Adjectives (adjectives)
Modify (Modify)
Tell me when (yesterday)
Tell me where (inside)
Tell me How (quickly)
Adverbs Modify…
*Refrain* - Track Name: Massive
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Massive
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
This song is MASSIVE – talking pounds and ounces and the math class bounces
MASSIVE –talking kilograms and your brain goes blam!
MASSIVE – talking pounds and ounces and the math class bounces
MASSIVE –talking kilograms and your brain goes blam!
Let’s talk about the metric – it’s electric, those grams
One’s a gram but (what?) get a thousand of ‘em and you got yourself a kilogram
One tenth is a decigram – send yourself a telegram – “deci” means .1 grams
Go back to the hundredth (centigram!) .01 yo that’s a centrigram
How about a thousandth - .001 – that’s a milligram (chang chang!)
Yo, that’s the metric – yeah, you respect it – the prefixes ain’t no thang
*Refrain*
Now the customary system, in case you missed ‘em, is the system in the USA
Talking ounces, pounds, even tons dropping down on your brain – so listen what I say:
There are 16 ounces in a pound, class
There are 2,000 pounds in a ton
I’m rap-rap-rapping, rap-a-dap-dapping
I’ll be rapping ‘til my job is done
*Refrain*
How to get from one to the other? It’s all about conversion, brother
28 grams in an ounce (it’s uh… 28.35… to be exact)
.454 kilograms in a pound, so listen to the beat drop down…
*Refrain* - Track Name: Place Value
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Place Value
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
Place Value (all up in your face with the place, place, place…)
Place Value (if you learned it wrong then mentally erase your…)
Place Value (all up in your face with the place, place, place…)
Place Value…
You got Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands,
Ten Thousands, Hundred Thousands, & Millions and on and on…
You got Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands,
Ten Thousands, Hundred Thousands, & Millions and on and on…
[Repeat from beginning]
You got the decimal in the middle, & it goes to the left and it goes to the right…
You got the decimal in the middle, & it goes to the left and it goes to the right…
[Repeat beginning] - Track Name: There, They're, Their
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There, They’re, Their
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
If you mean where, say “there”
If you mean they are, say “they’re”
If you’re talking possession, say “their”
Just know which one you mean
T-H-E-R-E is a location, [know what I mean?]
Like “There is a hamster in a wheel”
Or “No, he’s over there – what’s the deal?”
*Refrain*
T-H-E-Y-apostrophe-R-E
It just means, “They are”
Like, “They’re in a car”
Or, “They’re all much better at dodgeball than we are!”
*Refrain*
T-H-E-I-R tells possession, like “I love their car”
Or “Their hair sure looks wack”
Or “I wish I had their snack”
Or “Their unicycle [doesn’t] have handlebars”
*Refrain*
They’re over there, with their funky, funky hair (x4)
*Refrain* - Track Name: Get Your Learn On
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Get Your Learn On
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
Everybody rollin’ all across the land
Work your plan, man & (get your learn on)
Knocked down, getting up, no giving in
It’s time to stand (get your learn on)
Sittin’ here thinkin’ all about the ways and the days
That I tried, okay I lied - I can say that now
But hangin’ with the top shelf crew seemed so seemed un-me
Maybe you? I mean somebody tell me
How to go far, reach for the proverbial star
But miss the spotlight – that wouldn’t feel right
Man I had it wrong, so this song, a beat on my iPhone
Showed up at the end to break it on down…
You need to get your learn on...
Keepin’ it real seems like a really big deal (for realz)
As I kneel in my culture’s sanctuary
Public school walls, packed halls, and the stalls –
No one fall or your rep is in the mortuary
Pressure that you’re under – I felt it too
Tried to hide what’s inside, play the “yeah me too”
But a bird’s gotta fly so look up to the sky
And embrace the concept that the best you hasn’t been seen yet
How cool would it be to blow somebody’s mind?
You need to get your learn on…
Everybody rollin’ all across the land
Work your plan, man & (get your learn on)
Knocked down, getting up, no giving in
It’s time to stand (get your learn on)
Nothing ever happens without a first step
And I bet you’d survive your ascent to the skies
Bring in a self-high-five, don’t close your eyes
Or plagiarize somebody else’s destiny – you know what I mean?
You want to be "true?" Here’s what you do:
Don’t punk out for the masses, living life like molasses
You don’t have to explain like, “sorry – I have a brain.”
Let’s make that sucker strain…
And get your learn on… - Track Name: CRCT Rap
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CRCT Rap
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2010
*REFRAIN*
C-R-C-T! Let’s get it – you and me!
C-R-C-T! Come on let’s ace this thing!
“C” is for a cool head, not going too fast
“R” means read the questions – the first to the last
The other “C” means “copy” – don’t do that on this test
And “T” is for the way we t-t-t-try to do our best (here we go!)
*Refrain*
In the morning – get up early and eat some healthy food
Like bananas – that’s a good one; feeds your brain at school
Get lots of sleep – that’s important so you’ll stay awake
AWWWWWWWW SNAP, we got a test to take!
*Refrain*
*Refrain* - Track Name: Solar System - Karaoke
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Solar System
by Matt Garwood
copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
Let’s talk ‘bout the stars
The planets and the space where they are
And our solar system,
The sights in the sky
It feels like they’re up there so high
Look up and you won’t miss them
Let’s start with the sun, son
In the summertime it’s so fun, fun
Warming everything – that’s because Earth leans
Our hemisphere tilts toward the sun
But winter comes and we tilt away
Getting less direct sun rays
Our seasons, warmth, and yes our light
Come from the sun (alright alright alright)
*Refrain*
First in line is Mercury
This little guy is atmosphere-free
No moons and very low gravity
The Roman version of the Greek Hermes
Then Venus is the next one
A little bit further from the Sun
Hottest planet that we've got
It's the atmosphere that keeps it hot...
*Refrain*
Third out is Earth
The planet of your birth
Breathable air, water everywhere
One moon that shines in the night out there
Fourth out is the planet Mars
Red planet we can see up with the stars
It's very cold, it's very old
Named for the Roman God of War
*Refrain*
Fifth is the biggest, it's Jupiter
318 times as big as Earth
King of the gods in the Roman Days
63 moons can I get a “hey, hey?”
Sixth is Saturn - got some really big rings
Father of Jupiter, yes the king
62 moons, most of ‘em small
Haven't even gotten 'round to naming them all!
*Refrain*
Seven is Uranus, he's the god of the sky
Planet is flipped, poles are on the side
Methane in the atmosphere
Got a blue-green color that's kinda weird
Eight is Neptune, made of gas
Surface winds get crazy fast
Got pretty far out with 13 moons
Like the ocean yeah it's colored blue
*Refrain*
Then there's Pluto, smaller than the moon
And if you ask the IAU
It's too small, so it's just a dwarf Planet
Me, myself, I just can't stand it
Though we are ending this science tune
We'd be remiss to forget our own moon
Pulls the tides & reflects light
As we lay down for the night
*Refrain* - Track Name: Explorers - Karaoke
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Explorers
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*Refrain*
This is the story of explorers, braving unknown horrors, you gotta get somewhere
This is the story of explorers, this story's not a borer, you better get down on the history…
Let me tell you about John Cabot, had some very British habits
'Cause he's straight outta England, it's true
This dude had no maps, but he wanted to see Asia
& What's a limey bloke to do?
It was a family affair, him and his boy Sebastian
Bumped into Canada where there was lots of fishin'
& Other Euros followed, told Canada, 'Holla!"
It may smell fishy, but it's true
*Refrain*
Vasco Nuñez de Balboa,
Yes I know his name is not an easy flow-uh
He popped into a place called Panama,
Though he hailed from Spain (can I get an Hola?)
He found the Pacific, an overland route
Fought with some natives, and ate some local fruit
First European to reach that spot
Through mountains and jungles, so tell me sucka what you got?
*Refrain*
Juan Ponce de Leon, he tried to jump on
The path to the fountain of youth (and some gold!)
He ended up in Florida, natives they were saying, "Wha?"
(p.s. his beard was awesome, that's the truth)
The Spanish word for flower gave Florida its name
Once Ponce dropped in things were never the same
The Spaniards started coming from across the pond
They wanted to be cool just like "The Ponze"
*Refrain*
That brings us to a man called Christopher Columbus:
A dreamer, explorer, mac-daddy alumnus
He grew up in Italy but was funded by Spain
Said, "King Ferdinand, Isabella, I'll explain!
There's simply no need for your deep trepidation!
A quicker route to Asia would bring glory to your nation!"
Took the Niña, the Pinta, the Santa Maria
But instead he found the New World - Peace, see ya!
*Refrain*
Henry Hudson, English by birth,
And when it came to luck this dude had the worst
Tried to find the Northwest passage to Asia,
But his crew kicked him out (that's a punk move, playa!)
Sailed up the Hudson River in what is now New York
He couldn't give up - he would look like (such a dork)
But his crew got feisty, and little bit mental
But the joke was on them - that boat was a rental!
*Refrain*
Jacques Cartier hailed from France,
And every picture that I've seen shows this dude in puffy pants
But styles change with time, so don't let it phase ya
Just remember he wanted to find a water route to Asia
He sailed 1,000 miles on the St. Lawrence River
(that's in Canada, yo - once again I deliver)
He tried to create a settlement, but it didn't last the winter
Maybe he should have ditched the puffy pants and brought a sweater!
*Refrain* - Track Name: Fractions - Karaoke
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Fractions Rap
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
Fractions, decimals - it's all the same
Same parts of the same whole, but different names
Don't be confused, both terms are used
That's just how fractions roll…
Fractions, decimals, it's all the same
Like my name is Ralph but CHAINSAW'S my street name!
The number on top is the numerator
Homey PLEASE I know this stuff don't scare ya
The number on bottom is the denominator
But don't get weird you got this math stuff, playa
Now we got the vocab, let's break it down
Knowledge falls like rain in a dry ghost town
*Refrain*
One over 4 that's one fourth
OR .25 let the knowledge go forth!
One over two thats - one half
Or .5 - don't make me laugh
Three over four that's .75
All you gotta do is just divide
The top by the bottom don't need a calculator
Wake up fool - don't be a fraction hater!
*Refrain*
The decimal you get is the same as the fraction
.2 one fifth, that kind of action
One tenth - .1, 3 tenths .3
I own this dude, you can't stump me!
Let me tell you a story 'bout fractions
Gonna put your brain lobes into action
Listen to your teacher and learn this song
Fraction master, come get your LEARN ON!
*Refrain*
When the number on top is bigger than the bottom
Take a deep breath - (this won't be a problem)
Improper fractions look like this -
Like 4 over 3 - they're hard to miss
Take 3 of the thirds and make one whole
You get 1 & 1/3 and that's the goal
Mixed fractions ain't really any big thing
But don't ring the bell just yet - ding ding
Proper fractions - the top one's smaller
Like 3/4 - didja feel your brain get taller?
Mixed, proper, improper too
And decimals - man get a clue
I got this - I had this
And you can with some practice
It's pie charts, homework, even worksheets
Don't stand too close, you can feel my heat
*Refrain* - Track Name: Sentences - Karaoke
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Sentences
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
Let me tell you ‘bout the girl that I met last week
I declare it made my confidence turn into meek
I’ll give you all the info, and I’ll even put it in a song
*REFRAIN*
I’ll tell you all about it – it’s declarative
& I’ll ask you all about it, interrogative
Let me tell you what to do – it’s imperative
& that’s a command
I’ll shout it from the rooftops - exclamatory
& once you know the deets you’ll have the story
I hope my tale is anything but boring
Yeah…
I asked her what her name was but she didn’t say
I said I want to talk, but not interrogate
I asked her for her info, but she said that she was running late
*REFRAIN 2*
I’ll tell you all about it – it’s declarative
& I’ll ask you all about it, interrogative
Let me tell you what to do – it’s imperative
& that’s a command
I’ll shout it from the rooftops - exclamatory
& once you know the deets you’ll have the story
I hope my tale is anything but boring
So listen to the band…
She found me out at recess, she said, “Give me the ball”
She sounded real imperative so I didn’t stall
Her wish was my command, I couldn’t argue at all
I exclaimed “YES! She talked to me!”
And I didn’t care if anybody could see
My brain was overflowing with all the things that just might be
*Refrain 2* - Track Name: Modify - Karaoke
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Modify
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2011
*REFRAIN*
Modify my, modify my, modify
Modify my, modify my, modify
Modify my, modify my, modify
Nouns and verbs, ya heard! (2x)
How many?
What kind?
Adjectives?
Modify?
Tell me when
Where and how
Adverbs
Modify
*Refrain*
How many dogs (ten)
What kind (brown)
Adjectives (adjectives)
Modify (Modify)
Tell me when (yesterday)
Tell me where (inside)
Tell me How (quickly)
Adverbs Modify…
*Refrain* - Track Name: Massive - Karaoke
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Massive
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
This song is MASSIVE – talking pounds and ounces and the math class bounces
MASSIVE –talking kilograms and your brain goes blam!
MASSIVE – talking pounds and ounces and the math class bounces
MASSIVE –talking kilograms and your brain goes blam!
Let’s talk about the metric – it’s electric, those grams
One’s a gram but (what?) get a thousand of ‘em and you got yourself a kilogram
One tenth is a decigram – send yourself a telegram – “deci” means .1 grams
Go back to the hundredth (centigram!) .01 yo that’s a centrigram
How about a thousandth - .001 – that’s a milligram (chang chang!)
Yo, that’s the metric – yeah, you respect it – the prefixes ain’t no thang
*Refrain*
Now the customary system, in case you missed ‘em, is the system in the USA
Talking ounces, pounds, even tons dropping down on your brain – so listen what I say:
There are 16 ounces in a pound, class
There are 2,000 pounds in a ton
I’m rap-rap-rapping, rap-a-dap-dapping
I’ll be rapping ‘til my job is done
*Refrain*
How to get from one to the other? It’s all about conversion, brother
28 grams in an ounce (it’s uh… 28.35… to be exact)
.454 kilograms in a pound, so listen to the beat drop down…
*Refrain* - Track Name: Place Value - Karaoke
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Place Value
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
Place Value (all up in your face with the place, place, place…)
Place Value (if you learned it wrong then mentally erase your…)
Place Value (all up in your face with the place, place, place…)
Place Value…
You got Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands,
Ten Thousands, Hundred Thousands, & Millions and on and on…
You got Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands,
Ten Thousands, Hundred Thousands, & Millions and on and on…
[Repeat from beginning]
You got the decimal in the middle, & it goes to the left and it goes to the right…
You got the decimal in the middle, & it goes to the left and it goes to the right…
[Repeat beginning] - Track Name: There, They're, Their - Karaoke
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There, They’re, Their
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
*REFRAIN*
If you mean where, say “there”
If you mean they are, say “they’re”
If you’re talking possession, say “their”
Just know which one you mean
T-H-E-R-E is a location, [know what I mean?]
Like “There is a hamster in a wheel”
Or “No, he’s over there – what’s the deal?”
*Refrain*
T-H-E-Y-apostrophe-R-E
It just means, “They are”
Like, “They’re in a car”
Or, “They’re all much better at dodgeball than we are!”
*Refrain*
T-H-E-I-R tells possession, like “I love their car”
Or “Their hair sure looks wack”
Or “I wish I had their snack”
Or “Their unicycle [doesn’t] have handlebars”
*Refrain*
They’re over there, with their funky, funky hair (x4)
*Refrain* - Track Name: Get Your Learn On - Karaoke
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Get Your Learn On
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2012
Everybody rollin’ all across the land
Work your plan, man & (get your learn on)
Knocked down, getting up, no giving in
It’s time to stand (get your learn on)
Sittin’ here thinkin’ all about the ways and the days
That I tried, okay I lied - I can say that now
But hangin’ with the top shelf crew seemed so seemed un-me
Maybe you? I mean somebody tell me
How to go far, reach for the proverbial star
But miss the spotlight – that wouldn’t feel right
Man I had it wrong, so this song, a beat on my iPhone
Showed up at the end to break it on down…
You need to get your learn on...
Keepin’ it real seems like a really big deal (for realz)
As I kneel in my culture’s sanctuary
Public school walls, packed halls, and the stalls –
No one fall or your rep is in the mortuary
Pressure that you’re under – I felt it too
Tried to hide what’s inside, play the “yeah me too”
But a bird’s gotta fly so look up to the sky
And embrace the concept that the best you hasn’t been seen yet
How cool would it be to blow somebody’s mind?
You need to get your learn on…
Everybody rollin’ all across the land
Work your plan, man & (get your learn on)
Knocked down, getting up, no giving in
It’s time to stand (get your learn on)
Nothing ever happens without a first step
And I bet you’d survive your ascent to the skies
Bring in a self-high-five, don’t close your eyes
Or plagiarize somebody else’s destiny – you know what I mean?
You want to be "true?" Here’s what you do:
Don’t punk out for the masses, living life like molasses
You don’t have to explain like, “sorry – I have a brain.”
Let’s make that sucker strain…
And get your learn on… - Track Name: CRCT Rap - Karaoke
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CRCT Rap
by Matt Garwood
Copyright 2010
*REFRAIN*
C-R-C-T! Let’s get it – you and me!
C-R-C-T! Come on let’s ace this thing!
“C” is for a cool head, not going too fast
“R” means read the questions – the first to the last
The other “C” means “copy” – don’t do that on this test
And “T” is for the way we t-t-t-try to do our best (here we go!)
*Refrain*
In the morning – get up early and eat some healthy food
Like bananas – that’s a good one; feeds your brain at school
Get lots of sleep – that’s important so you’ll stay awake
AWWWWWWWW SNAP, we got a test to take!
*Refrain*
*Refrain*
