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5,515 Music history Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 8th
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Students, ingroups, make a board game which demonstrates their knowledge of music history and music theory. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss significant figures in music history and read an article about the Smithsonian's Hip-Hop exhibit. In groups, they develop and curate an exhibition of hip-hop music and history using artifacts that represent relevant people and events. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the impact of history, religion, and culture on music. They discover Renaissance genres, composers, and cultures as they sing, play songs, and participate in hands-on activities. Handouts and worksheets are included. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the history of country music. They explore various websites, identify the different types of country music, read about members of the Country Music Hall of Fame on their official website, and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students define the community of Harlem. They explain the growth of music in this area and identify important people who spearheaded this movement. They identify places where music grew in Harlem and establish a visual as well as an aural account of the musical history of this era. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how each generation has sought to identify itself through the music of their time. They research how these identities were formed and what influence the various genres of music have had on this formation. Students gain insight into the significance of specific historical events that have had their footprints on lyrical content, instrumentation and compelling rhythms in music for decades. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study and listen to music of the Baroque period. They research the historical information about the Baroque era and one of the composers of the era and write a paper along with a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research the classical period by visiting Websites to find answers to worksheet questions. Working independently, they complete the worksheets and exchange papers with classmates. They write an essay comparing the baroque and classical music periods. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students will be able to identify components of a period of music.They will be able to use the constructive friend process to evaluate each other. Learners will have a collection of information on the periods of music. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research on the internet a specific areas of music history of their choosing. They then write a report consisting of at least two types of music that they researched. They are assessed by research collected and writing ability. Full Review »

