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2715
6th - 12th
5.0
WebsiteMusic Theories

This lesson has students explore the inception and evolution of hip-hop music as a springboard for writing music reviews and researching other genres of music. They read and discuss the Times' article, From Underground Music to Fashion Statement.

 

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6th - 12th
5.0
WebsiteCountry's Music

Students listen and analyze various samples of genres of music. After reading an article, they discuss the fate of New Orlean's Jazz after Hurricane Katrina. Using the internet, they investigate the life cycles of musical genres with roots in the United States. They share their information with the class in an oral presentation.

“ Jazz is a great part of this country, this is a great way to teach my students the history of this great genre! ”

— Dylan Bennett
 

579
11th - 12th
5.0
WebsiteBehind The Music: 1992

Learners identify different genres of music popular in the 80's and 90's. They identify the current issues and musical elements that made them popular. They make comparisons to music of the 60's.

“ This behind the music lesson is a great way to make history and current events relevant to students. It starts natural dialog about important issues relating to music trends and music as a sign of [More]

— Andrea Ferrero
 

470
7th - 12th
5.0
WebsiteSave the Music Concerts

Students classify current artists into popular music genres. They evaluate the positive and negatives of collaborative performances. They gain an understanding of the different styles of popular music.

 

WebsiteCulture of Sound: Traditional Korean Music

Students explore Korean music by listening to the sounds of Korean instruments.  In this Korean music lesson, students listen to two Korean songs and identify the instruments they hear, as well as the type of instruments they are (woodwind, string, or brass). Students compare the different sounds of instruments.

 

1048
6th - 12th
5.0
WebsiteMusic in Words

Students listen to and share thoughts about a piece of classical music. They write a piece of music or poem, and analyze their peers and their own creative processes.

 

WebsiteThe Strength of Native American Music

Students examine the relationship between music, culture and history. They discuss how one can use music to survive culturally. They discover the role of music in preserving Native American culture.

 

1274
4th - 5th
5.0
WebsiteMusic Around the World

In this lesson students recognize that different cultures have different types of music, students be responsible for finding a piece of music that represents their personal culture or nationality, playing that piece for the class, and explain the musical genre.

 

WebsiteGospel Music Meets a Wide Audience

Students identify figures in post-war gospel music. They compare and contrast different styles of the musicians. They discuss how music can have different meanings in different situations.

 

WebsiteJazz Music and the Crisis Over School Desegregation

Students appreciate the civil rights movement with a focus on Little Rock, Arkansas. They acknowledge Louis Armstrong's unparalleled contributions to American music.