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Put the Shoe on Your Foot

For Teachers K - 8th
Promote clothing identification, body part identification, and dressing skills acquisition with a fun and lively game. Each child takes turns grabbing a clothing item from the central clothing box. As he puts the item on, he sings,...
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For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students, while in the computer lab, are introduced to the composing of music and instantly changing keys, instrumentation, and styles utilizing the Software Band-In-The-Box from PG Music. They compare/contrast different keys and styles...
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Mozart

For Students 5th - 9th
In this music activity, students read a brief excerpt about Mozart's music and life. They respond to 11 questions in complete sentences related to the excerpt on Mozart.
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Storm on the Sea of Galilee

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students analyze music paying particular attention to how the composer suggests the idea of water in the composition of the piece.
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Trombone - Mary Ann

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students practice trombone skills while playing the song "Mary Ann" in this Music lesson for the beginning trombone class. The lesson emphasizes the use of proper techniques and should be used with students who have prior knowledge of...
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Abra 3 Word Search Puzzle

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this musically based activity, students review, study and analyze twelve terms associated with Abra 3. Students locate and circle the twelve terms in a word search puzzle.
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ELA Lesson Plan Focusing on Artists and Composers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars research a selected composer and artist. They write a biography about each one and include information about at least two works created by the chosen artist or composer. Students note similar characteristics of their...
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The Travels of Babar: An Adventure in Scales

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students become familiar with the musical notify that are associated with the character in Monstel's The Travels of Babar: An Adventure in Scales, so that they can listen attentively to the performance and understand and appreciate ow...
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Musician Extraordinaire Based on the DC Quarter Reverse

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students develop an understanding of the role of a musician, composer, and conductor. In this musician lesson, students examine the District of Columbia quarter and see that Duke Ellington is on the reverse side. They define performer,...
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Echo Me! - A Melodic Dictation and Tonal Memory Game

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners demonstrate five-finger hand positions (C, G, D, etc.) by playing short melodic phrases using only those notes in the given position and creating short melodies. Requires a networked keyboard lab.
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The Brass Family

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners observe a PowerPoint presentation to explore how brass instruments produce wounds. They observe the teacher demonstrate the proper use of the mouthpiece and slides to produce a tone. With and without the mouthpiece, students...
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Dancing Hands, Abstract Drawings

For Teachers K - 8th
Students discover African musical rhythms by performing Ancestral Spirit Dances.  In this musical lesson, students research Willis "Bing" Davis and the abstract work he created.  Students listen to Yoruba drum music and...
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Who Rocks Your World?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students develop their writing skills. For this business letter lesson, students write a letter of nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame regarding a music artist of their choice. Students read their finished letters to their peers.
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Shadow Puppetry in South India

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read a variety of literature from India, including folktales and fables. They then select a scene or story to script, work together to design and craft shadow puppets of characters and scenery, narrate a story, manipulate the...
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Dancing a Christmas Carol

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners explore dance. They analyze and outline the movements of the dance "Roger de Coverly" from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Students choose music and choreograph a dance similar to "Roger de Coverly." They perform the dance....
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What Does This Song Really Say?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students investigate communication by analyzing lyrics from a song. In this music arts lesson, students discuss slavery, the Underground Railroad and African American traditions while listening to a song called "This Train." Students...
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Björk

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Bjork learning exercise, learners read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Christina Aguilera

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Christina Aguilera worksheet, students read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Adjectives Of Quantity (How Much?)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this on-line language arts worksheet, learners complete 10 multiple choice questions where they identify the adjective of quantity in each sentence. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
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Is Your Heart Getting a Good Workout?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice raising their heart rates through exercise.  In this physical education lesson, students discover the key to a healthy body is a healthy heart that must be exercised often.  Students perform a sing along and...
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Coyote and Anansi

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the structure of folktales. In this coyote and Anansi lesson, students discuss the attributes of folktales as they read versions of tales featuring coyote and Anansi. Young scholars collaborate to write and perform...
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Family Of Words (Heading)

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this on-line language arts worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions where they choose the word that would be suitable as the main heading for other words listed below it. Students can check their answers at the end of...
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Instruments of the Orchestra- Flute and Oboe

For Teachers K - 5th
Students name the different families in an orchestra, name many of the instruments in each family, listen to an orchestral recording to identify the flute and oboe and listen to the melody of a piece.
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Beyoncé Knowles

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Beyonce Knowles instructional activity, students read about the life of the performer, them complete a variety of related comprehension activities. Answers are included.