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\nMusic reflects culture and culture is reflected in popular music. Reading an article on how hip-hop has affected the lives of two young men of different races launches an investigation of the development and influences of various musical...\n
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\nMusic Time\n

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\nStudents explore several different music-related jobs by role playing activities that portray each job. In this music careers lesson plan, students plan a performance where all of them have a specific music related job.\n
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\nWhen The Saints Go Marching In: A Lesson for Middle School Keyboard Lab Students\n

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\nAfter listening to a variety of interpretations of \"When the Saints Go Marching In,\" partners compose and then perform their own renditions of this classic before joining a full-class jam session.\n
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\nTheatrical Economics\n

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\nRead then role-play the characters from story of If You Give A Pig a Pancake. Young actors use improvisation and characterization to create the characters from the story. They will also write and role play original version of the...\n
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\nRomantic and 20th Century Period Music\n

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\nUpper graders explore the similarities, differences, and depth of pop music from the Romantic era and the 20th century. They listen to selections that exemplify the Baroque, Romantic, and 20th century periods, then create presentations...\n
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\n\"Movies That Rock\": Moulin Rouge\n

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\nUpper graders explore musical film and the Bohemian lifestyle common in Europe during the turn of the century through the musical Moulin Rouge. After listening to (or viewing) songs from the movie, they discuss the Bohemian era and how...\n
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\nLesson 3: Marketing of Pop Music\n

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\nPop music and marketing are thrown into the mix to make a fun and engaging lesson. Learners listen to several pop songs and discuss the differences in musical style. They then get into groups and work together to decide how they are...\n
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\nDifferent Ways to Develop Fine Motor Skills\n

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\nAdjust your everyday routine to efficiently improve fine motor skills in your classroom.\n
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\nUsing Poetry As Inspiration for Composition\n

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\nA reading of Robert Frost’s \"The Road Not Taken\" launches an interdisciplinary study of the connection between the meters of a poem and a melody. After identifying the number of beats in each line of the poem, young musicians use...\n
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\nBe Sharp and Never Flat\n

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\nAn outstanding lesson on music awaits your young composers! They learn about patterns found in music, the different sections of an orchestra, and see the differences between musicians and a composer. Excellent streamed videos and good...\n
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\nCountry's Music\n

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\nJazz, Blue Grass, Hip Hop, Swing. Gospel, R&B, Ragtime, Disco. So many music genres born in the USA. After reading an article about the fate of New Orlean's Jazz after Hurricane Katrina, class members investigate the life cycles of...\n
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\nHow To Calm Back-to-School Nerves\n

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\nSet students up for success with these tips for getting the year off to a smooth start.\n
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\nCreating Opera\n

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\nStudents study the how music enhances drama in opera. They work in small groups to develop a short story that would be enhanced with music, costumes and props. They perform their operas for classmates and others.\n
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\nSinging Lesson for Grades 5-8\n

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\nLearners practice their breath control and posture in this singing lesson. They sing with accurate pitch and rhythm. They sing the songs repeatedly while evaluating their breathing ability in small groups and then regroup as a class to...\n
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\nMiddle School General Music Unit Plans\n

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\nHere's a collection of unit plans for middle school musicians. Topics include the mbira, opera, rhythm and culture, music in Africa, music in the movies, music theory and notation, blues and jazz, and the ocarina. Definitely worth a look.\n
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\nSpontaneous Inventions\n

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\nReading out loud can be a real thrill for some, and a real issue for others. Teach your class that reading with inflection and fluency can be as easy as singing a song. They'll first analyze two Bobby McFerrin songs for intonation,...\n
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\nWord Definitions\n

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\nEnhance your class' writing skills using this resource. It begins with a list of three words that learners have to define in a creative way. Then, they discuss a set of examples of non descriptive writing and make suggestions for how to...\n
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\nPiano Lessons\n

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\nPlaying the piano takes a lot of work, even before you touch the keys! Use a reading passage about learning to play the piano before answering five comprehension questions.\n
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\nThe American Musical\n

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\nGeneral music students learn about the history of popular American music by creating and performing a one-act musical. After researching and creating an American Musical timeline, class members write a song with lyrics using Jam Studio,...\n
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\nAfrican American Music: Let’s Sing and Play Clapping Games\n

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\nTwo lessons focus on making a beat. Using popular African American music of its time, scholars listen and analyze the rhythm then recreate it with hands drums, and cups. \n
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\nLesson 2: Moulin Rouge\n

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\nThe pop movie Moulin Rouge was based on the opera La Boheme. Learners watch the last 30 minutes of each musical to compare and contrast social opposites. They'll first discuss the social differences of the main characters and how those...\n
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\nHelp your learners exercise healthy eating habits with a series of activities about vegetables. Kids learn about common vegetables with songs, matching games, flashcards, and crafts. \n
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\nPop Culture Icons: Medieval Music\n

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\nKids compare and contrast music from the past to the present. They listen to and review the characteristics of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Pop music. Then, they discuss the differences in each and how musical icons from the past...\n
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\nThis Land is Your Land - Travel Posters\n

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\nEleventh graders compile a list of places in the United States where they have either traveled or where their relatives or friends live. They collect travel posters, brochures, postcards, and maps from their region of the United States.\n
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