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Teaching About Tolerance Through Music
Explore the importance of tolerance with a music-themed lesson. Learners listen to the music of Peter, Paul, and Mary, and discern the underlying messages before discussing the painful effects of ridicule, disrespect, and bullying.
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Pablita Indian Legends
Scholars are introduced to the characteristics of a legend. They read and discuss Old Father Story Teller by Pablita Velarde. Then, in groups, they write and illustrate a poem based on one of the legends from the book. This lesson plan...
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Songs of the Civil War
Students investigate music of the Civil War era and explore how music can be used to arouse and express emotion. They identify a rhythmical musical pattern and match lyrics to it.
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International Folklore
Folklore is composed of stories that convey cultural heritage and traditions. Many types of tales are listed as well as what they portray in various contexts and situations. Give your learners a brief description or definition of...
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Brainstorming Famous Songs and Musical Styles
Use a graphic organizer to help students think and write about songs and music. From famous singers to styles and songs, students will brainstorm for each of these categories.
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What Do I Wear Out Here?
First graders identify the components of a modular spacesuit. In this astronaut clothing lesson, 1st graders discuss the importance of appropriate clothing for working in space. Students define the term modular and explore an Internet...
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Re-Name That Tune
Students select a familiar children's tune and redesign it by rewriting the lyrics, writing a play, a dance, a storybook or a puppet show. Students work in groups and share their finished project with their classmates.
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Using Songs in the Foreign Language Classroom
Students focus on their required lessons in Spanish by integrating music and songs as they complete their assignments. They assess the vocabulary, grammar patterns and culture associated with music and various different songs. Each...
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Lyrics Analysis Guide
Assist your learners as they unravel the wonders of lyric analysis. This resource breaks down the analysis process by hook, verse, and chorus. Each is briefly defined and is used to look at any song's lyrics in a systematic way.
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Cities and Countries
Part of studying Spanish is learning about the customs, food, and traditions of other countries. Use the links provided (and some of your own) to study Venezuela, Uruguay, Guatemala, and Peru. Elementary learners will get a glimpse of...
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Patting Juba
Young scholars identify hardships encountered by students born into slavery through the interpretation of songs and images.
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Lily Allen
Test your knowledge of Lily Allen's songs with this quiz. There are 10 multiple-choice questions. Note: You can print this out, or have your class take the quiz online. Answers are provided after they have been submitted online.
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Poetry for the Common Good
Young scholars identify examples of philanthropy in poetry or song. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine several poems such as Give by Carrie A. Thomas and identify concepts of philanthropy in the poem. Young scholars construct...
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Mother's Day Rhymes and Song
Students memorize a rhyme or a song to present to their mothers for Mother's Day. In this rhyming and songs lesson, students memorize 1 rhyme or song, but they have 4 rhymes and 4 songs to choose from.
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Patriotic Poems and Songs
Students memorize poems and songs to recite and sing at a Fourth of July concert. In this poems and songs lesson, students practice reciting 9 songs and poems while holding small flags.
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Puttin' On the Hits
Students explore "summer songs." They compose a list of songs that they would put on a summer CD and write an essay that explains the images they would choose for the cover for this CD. They also create collages that represent their...
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Learning Math with Music
Young scholars work in groups to create their own rhymes and songs for an entire family of math facts. They record their math facts creations using an iPod and a voice recorder for future use.
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Sing Away Songs
Students research the history of Bryce Canyon National Park. They identify geological features of the Park while examining its recreational activities. They work together to write lyrics to a song about the Park.
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Breaking the Code: Actions and Songs of Protest
Students listen to and discuss the purpose of protest music. They analyze an editorial cartoon related to Jim Crow and read questions from the literacy tests given to African-Americans. They work together to write a song about the...
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Five Fat Turkeys
Students sing a Thanksgiving song called "Five Fat Turkeys." In this holiday lesson, students create a Turkey acrostic poem then memorize and sing a turkey song. Students will focus on singing on key, pitch , and seeping a steady beat ...
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Ain´t No Mountain High Enough
In this songs instructional activity, students choose the correct words to complete the song Ain't No Mountain High Enough. Students complete 36 words.
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Winter Song Photo Story
In this winter songs worksheet, students create a winter song photo report about their favorite winter song. Students include 4 items in the report.
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ABC!
Students explore the alphabet using various activities. In this alphabet lesson, students read books, poetry, and sing songs that help them memorize the alphabet. Students also participate in physical activities that allow them to hear...