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- Pre-K - 5th
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Students explore mariachi music and create their own rhythm instruments. They study the music of Mexico. They listen to a variety of music, then vote for the song they liked the best.
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students listen to a variety of Bahamian music. They sample story songs, religious music, goombay music and renowned Bahamian guitarists. Students are introduced to the historical and social context for each type of music. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students sample several types of music from the Hawaiian Islands. They listen to mele chants, religious himeni music, slack-key guitar playing and falsetto singing. Students are introduced to the influence of immigrants on Hawaiian music and discuss the historical context for each. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students, after examining why the fiesta Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, plan a fiesta that includes invitations, games, music, paper flowers, flags and a menu of authentic foods. By completing this assignment, they enhance their education by being exposed to another enriching culture in their American melting pot society. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students view different musical instruments from around Latino world, predict what sounds instruments will make based on their appearance, listen to and evaluate music from different Latino genres orally or in writing, and make connections between music and culture. Full Review »
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Students study about the holiday season in Mexico. Next students use tennis ball or potato chip cans with plastic lids, colored paper, and sequins to decorate the cans to make their own maracas. Finally, students fill the cans with small stones, tape the lid and shake the can to music. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students perform a dance (La Raspa) from a different culture while maintaining a steady beat, sing "Halloween Night" with accurate pitch and good breath support, and imitate a body percussion part for the song "Monster Mash" in this Halloween music lesson for the elementary classroom. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students listen to ten musical excerpts, critique the songs, and order them in chronological order according to three major musical genres. Emphasis is placed on music of the Romantic, Classical, and Baroque time periods. State and National Standards are addressed. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students participate in a variety of lessons/activities designed to teach them about Mexico. They discuss the language and the flag of Mexico. Students learn about the celebrations, family values, music and food of Mexico. The final project, a Pinata, ties together different aspects of the unit into a final celebration. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine culture and music of specified areas. They conduct research and design a booth for a chosen culture. With researched information, students decorate a poster, create an informational packet, and locate examples of music. Full Review »
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