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Jam Sessions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars examine the connection between sense of humor and jazz improvisation by identifying the musical instruments imitated by comedian Bill Cosby. They listen to another recording by Clark Terry and write what they think he...
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Defining Voice of the Punk Years

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the music of The Clash and have extensive and intensive practice in reading and listening skills.
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Access All Areas:'hunting for the moment'

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students understand the professions of record producer and orchestral conductor. They complete musical exercise that includes skills of both conductor and producer. They keeo a diary of a producing project that tracks skills needed to...
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Chick Corea and Nicolas Economou: "Songs for Children"

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study the career of Chick Corea, whose work has spanned myriad styles in the past thirty years. They explore the double meaning of "Children's Music" and are introduced to the piano
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Making Music and Playing the Blues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research how musical instruments have changed over time. They discover how math is used in music. They describe musical instruments from photographs as well.
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Web Wilderness

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write an expository paper using notes taken during a field trip or a guest speaker.
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Local Leaders and Why They Are Successful

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils research local leaders and create a web page showcasing the leader.
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VH1 Presents the 1980s - Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss development of music videos. They identify elements that make a successful music video. Groups are assigned to do a research project on the development of music videos.
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AM to FM - Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different music styles played on AM radio versus FM radio. They compare a 1972 music hit from AM radio with a 1972 hit album on FM radio.
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Comparing Notes: a Mathematical Exploration of the Piano

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the history of equal temperament, the modern standard of tuning a piano. Proportion calculations of octaves and perfect fifths are utilized to calculate the frequency of each note in a major scale.
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The Rhythm of Life - Episode One - Rhythm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the role of music in their lives. They examine rhythm as the building block of music and examine how to appreciate music. They investigate music as a tool in health and healing.
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Folktales: Uncle Cricket, the Soothsayer Lesson Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners read the Nicaraguan folktale, "Uncle Cricket, the Soothsayer," prior to participating in various activities. Among the ideas presented here are completing story maps, analyzing characters, summarizing the plot, writing...
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Band On Line

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together to email other students in bands across the country. Using a list of questions, they correspond with their pen pals that are the same age as them. They also write high school and college bands to gather more...
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Meet Antonin Dvorak

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a activity that is related to the history of Antonin Dvorak. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students listen and identify some of the basic elements of music. The activity includes background...
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Ferde Grofe

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in three different activities centered around Ferde Grofe. The different lessons are used to introduce music and the artist to the class. They listen to stories that music tells, and create their own sand painting...

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