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From Making a Musical Board Game to Music from the Renaissance, find teacher approved Music History lesson plans that inspire student learning.
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Students, ingroups, make a board game which demonstrates their knowledge of music history and music theory.
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- 6th - 8th Grade
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.
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- Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Students are introduced to African-American music history through this lesson. They begin their study by taking a look at the slave work song and work their way through to modern rap and hip-hop. Students also take a closer look at significant musical figures of African American music through the ages.
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- 7th - 9th Grade
Students experience the aesthetics of music and learn about freedom songs that motivated the Civil Rights activists. In this music history lesson, students learn how music can motivate and move listeners. Students then describe how sharing their musical talents can be a form of philanthropy.
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- 6th - 8th Grade
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.
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- 3rd - 5th Grade
Students complete a unit of lessons on a variety of types of American music. They record their impressions of music samples on a worksheet, identify types of instruments, and choose a musical selection for their family to respond to.
“My students come to me from all across the country, using ideas from this great lesson, I was able connect their history to the musical history of our nation.”
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- 6th - 12th Grade
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.
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- 6th Grade
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.
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- 10th - 12th Grade
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.
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- 5th Grade
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.
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“I had alot of fun modifying it to include specific artists and periods my students were studying.”