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- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students become acquainted with the basic facts of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America through singing the following chant. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students compose a 16-measure melodic line and create original lyrics. They play and print their compositions. Then they write an essay describing their songwriting experience. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the skill of songwriting. They explore techniques and strategies used in creating a musical composition. They identify terms such as MIDI, composition, time signature, sequencing, recording, and rhythmic and melodic notation. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students use their practice book to complete their piano lessons. They examine the history of music and complete pages in a workbook. They create their own music by using the computer. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students practice using keyboard and sequencing software to expand their compositions. They use the notes in the C Major Scale and playback their song written in an ABA song form. They complete pages in a basic piano workbook and discuss different versions of their songs played by the computer. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students complete their own composition (ABA song form, C Major scale, 32-60 measures) using the keyboard and sequencing software on the computer to playback the song. They fill in answers in their workbooks and watch how to transfer their compositions from MIDI file to CD Audio files. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 5th
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Students are introduced to the music technology programs for the next school year. They practice reading notes and playing piano. They use the internet to research careers in music. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students review the elements of music. They develop criteria for evaluating music and apply that criteria to music selections. Students gain a basic understanding of the word "aesthetic" by studying programmatic and absolute music. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the exchange of musical compositions, or arrangements, as MIDI files with students from other schools. They communicate with music students from other schools via E-mail and MIDI attachments. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students discover and predict patterns in a numerical sequence. Through the Internet and video segments, students begin with basic number patterns and extend their knowledge into higher math skills. They will also create new patterns and sequences. Full Review »

