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- 6th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discuss the style and characteristics of the Classical era and the genre of opera. They compare and contrast modern day popular icons to musical icons throughout history. They write original librettos to modern entertainment. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students study the affect of a theme song can have on a show or performer. They compare and contrast an original television theme song with classical music. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss music of other eras students discuss the influence of elements such as politics, social events, etc. on music of the time. They examine the cause and effect of musical diversity after watching a video segment: "Behind the Music." Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students focus on music from the Classical period, highlighting the life and work of Mozart. This eight lesson unit culminates with a recorder performance of some of the pieces studied. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students, using excerpts from Mozart's 'Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A Major', explore the ability of music to spark the imagination of the listener. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students are introduced to the classical period in music history. After listening to examples, they identify and describe the characteristics of music during this time period and research the main composers. Using the internet, they discover how the harpsichord evolved into the piano. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students create sound compositions using two-part (AB), three-part (ABA), and rondo form (ABACAD) in this general Music lesson for the upper-elementary or middle school classroom. Emphasis is placed on student creations and listening to examples. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop a concept of why skepticism is important in science by looking at actual scientific studies regarding the effect of playing Mozart's music to infants. They record a journal of their inner thoughts and feelings while listening to music composed by Mozart. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read a story about Mozart's life. They also listen to samplings of Mozart's music. They have a class discussion on the impact Mozart had on music as a young boy, and the students' abilities to impact music themselves. Full Review »

