shesus...I dont know what grade you teach, but perhaps you can use hip-hop or rap to your advantage (although I was more of a deadhead)
Tolerance.org has lessons plans for all ages:
Acknowledging the political and social landscape that nourished the roots of hip hop culture, more educators are embracing this musical form to teach across disciplines and engage students in fresh new ways.
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/activ...ity.jsp?ar=815