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Orfeo: Sinfonie e Ritornelli

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the dramatic expression made by performance and how it relates to the content of the story L'Orfeo. They determine the form of orchestra and each instrumental group within the orchestra for this piece.
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Making the Changes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the two chords of G/F in the 4/4 meter within the acceptable boundaries. They practice listening and performing the chords using the method of improvisation. Students also recognize the relationship of notes and...
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Small Group A String Lesson

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the A string and the musical note related to it. They locate the note on the staff, the finger number, and identify the note by name. They perform different musical pieces while playing different fingering patterns.
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The Electric Slide

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and practice the musical concept of a series of beats. They assess how to be able to use the feel of strong and weak beats in a song through dance to identify the meter of the song. Each student participates in...
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Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils introduced to "Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater" poster. They are told that the man peeking over the wall is Peter Pumpkin Eater, and the woman is his wife. Students are asked where Peter's wife is sitting. They are then asked to...
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African American Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this African American music history worksheet, students research the history of African American music. Students then answer the fifteen questions.
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(Emotions) Finger Puppets

For Teachers K - 1st
For this feelings and emotions worksheet, students color the faces that show emotions. Students then cut out the faces and tape them to their fingers. Students act out the emotions.
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Colorful Ghosts

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this ghost worksheet, students color the various ghosts red, orange, pink, blue, purple, and green. This can be used as a Halloween activity.
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Make a Spider

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this manual dexterity worksheet, students cut out a spider pattern. They fold the legs and attach them to the body, add a string, and scare a friend.
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The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a set and design a costume for a musical performance. In this Life of Celia Cruz lesson, students study biographical facts about Celia Cruz on the exhibition web site. Then students share their creations with the class.
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Sense of Sight Lesson

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students sequence what they saw in the book Maisy's Nature Walk. In this sequencing lesson plan, the teacher reads the book and the children listen and observe. Once the book is read, the students have to sequence what Maisy saw on her...
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Moo Who?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read the books Moo Who? and Boo Hoo Moo and do language arts activities with them. In this language arts lesson plan, students are assigned activities based on the two books given. The activities include onomatopoeia activities,...
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Kwanzaa Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students listen to a book about Kwanzaa and discuss the holiday and its importance. In this Kwanzaa lesson, students make crafts after they read and discuss the story.
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Theatre Lesson Plan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete pantomime and improvisational theatre activities. In this theatre instructional activity, 2nd graders play a 'sound ball' game and recreate sounds as they toss the ball. Students discuss projection for an actor...
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Ocean Pollution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study their role in eliminating ocean pollution and helping keep the oceans clean. In this environmental issues lesson, students define pollution and brainstorm examples of ocean pollution. Young scholars define...
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Lesson Plans for Genre Dance Around the Maypole

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the art of Pieter Brueghel and complete related art activities. In this art analysis lesson plan, students read a biography of Pieter Brueghel and complete a photo montage activity. Students also complete an aesthetics...
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Discover the History of Melody

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students connect to music resources. In this music activity, students visit the websites of the Handel House Museum, the Horniman Museum, Reid Concert Hall, and the National Center for Early Music. Students may research the virtual music...

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