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Broccoli
Students figure out rhythm notation for phrases describing the benefits of broccoli. They compose four-measure patterns using the rhythms of these phrases.
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Fun Bones
Students learn different bones of the body while using various body awareness concepts.
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The Model of Fitness
Pupils measure their physical abilities. For this lesson on staying active, students record their physical abilities and try to improve upon their own results.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 3: Moo-vin
Second graders practice new geometry vocabulary by putting the words to the tune of "Hokey Pokey." students use the lyrics as a guided reading experience.
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Art and Sole
First graders discuss how culture can be transmitted from generation to generation. In groups, they create a bust of themselves after viewing various artists artwork. They also develop their own dance routine and perform it in front of...
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Sing that Tune
Young scholars sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star without accompaniment, and maintain the tonal center.
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Spiders
First graders complete a variety of center activities to study spider characteristics and facts. They solve math problems, identify spider body parts, and study vocabulary words to use in creative writing about spiders.
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Anatomy
Students explore the similarities and differences in human beings. They consider that all students are special, and appreciate everyone's similarities and differences.
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"Kokoro (True Heart)" by Velina Hasu Houston
Students read and analyze a play that examines a cultural defense case. They analyze case studies, formulate an argument, write about the Japanese Festival of the Dead, and answer discussion questions about the play.
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Native Americans
Students are introduced to the culture of a variety of Native American tribes through literature and related activities.
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Children's Music Web
Although you'll have to hunt around a little, you'll find some great resources to integrate music into your classroom. Click on "Resources for teachers," to find some fun classroom management ideas. Or find sound effect ideas in...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Sacred Songs for Little Singers by Frances Ridley Havergal
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Sacred Songs for Little Singers by Frances Ridley Havergal [1870], a collection of children's Christian songs with both words and music.
Other
Cri cri.net: Canciones
An archive of children's songs in Spanish. Provides 120 links to song lyrics accompanied by a streaming MP3 version of the song. 108 more songs are included with just the lyrics.
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Soundpiper Music: Music for Children, Teachers and Parents
Song lyrics and sound files (in Real Audio format) along with resources for teachers and parents to help incorporate music into classrooms and homes to aid learning. CDs of the songs are available for purchase.
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El Rincon Musical Peruano (Music of Peru)
Excellent Peruvian music resource. You'll listen to different melodies from Peru, presented with their lyrics and scores. The information is in English, French and Spanish. Includes ballads, carols, classics, cumbias, huaylas, huaynos,...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: See, Hear and Sing
Lots of history of American music with fun links and audio clips, most from the 20th century. A neat site to learn more about America's past.
PBS
Pbs: Math With Jake: Transposition Using Ratios
Composer and ukulele artist Jake Shimabukuro describes the concept of transposing notes in music and how ratios are applied in this video from Center for Asian American Media. Shimabukuro explains how to transpose music written in the...
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Esl Kid Stuff: Song & Games Activities
A dozen fun song games or activities for young students learning English, with short instruction notes for teachers. Most are for well-known songs (If You're Happy, Ring Around the Rosies, etc.). Teachers are invited to submit additional...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends
Mister Chris and Friends is a show for young children produced by Vermont PBS. Each gently-paced episode begins with a wish made to a magical Wishing Well. This wish propels Mister Chris and his friends on an adventure to discover more...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Baby's Opera by Walter Crane
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Baby's Opera by Walter Crane (1890), a collection of children's songs with music and lyrics.
BBC
Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street
World on Your Street, although not actively maintained since 2005, is one answer to uncovering different sounds in world music. Find interviews with musicians who brought their music to the UK from many different parts of the globe....
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The Official George Crumb Home Page
The official site, with sections devoted to his life, compositions, recordings, writings, and news. The news section has internet links, and the site has a search function!
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Story Place: The Barnyard Chorus
A musical storybook for children to listen to as they read along with the narrator. A young farm girl asks everyone to listen to her song but they are all busy. Finally, she finds some animals who listen and sing along with her.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Collection
This Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood collection emphases social-emotional development and academic success. Research tells us that for children to be successful in school, they must be mentally healthy and they must have good interpersonal...