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Purple Math

Purplemath: Composition of Functions: Composing With Sets of Points

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth lesson that explains the notation and terminology of function composition, and demonstrates how to use composition. Successive pages look at composing functions at points, composing functions with functions, word problems...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Does a Composer for Media Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the typical projects and compensation a composer earns when working on films, games, and advertisements.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Composer for Media?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the typical training and education necessary to become a composer.
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 1: Composing Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrates how to compose a mathematical expression.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Assessing Composing and Decomposing Shapes

For Teachers 1st Standards
Knowledge in Action! Today you will find out if the students are understanding the idea of decomposing and composing shapes with pattern blocks.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Composing Transformations

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Compose equivalent transformations in two different ways.
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Other

Classical Composers Database: Thomas Tallis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers three biographical accounts of the life of Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis. Links to other composers are provided.
Unit Plan
Purple Math

Purplemath: Composition of Functions: Composing Functions With Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explanations and examples of composing functions with functions.
Handout
Other

Composers: Isaac Albeniz

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Spanish composer and pianist, Isaac Albeniz. In French.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Composers Then and Now

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson students will have the opportunity to research the following composers: Kenny G, W.C. Handy, Johannes Brahms, and Amadeus Mozart. Students will learn to navigate the Internet to locate important facts. They will also...
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Other

Classical Composers Database: Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Classical Composers Database. Biographical information on Albinoni with comparisons made to Telemann and Vivaldi' compositions and preferences.
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Other

Inkpot: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tribute to the great composer. Includes some biographical history, pictures of the places he performed, and commentary on his works.
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Lesson Tutor

Classical Composer Profile: Claude Debussy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Considered an impressionistic composer of the romantic period, Claude Debussy is discussed in this profile. Learn more about his life and music at this site.
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Lesson Tutor

Classical Composer: George Bizet

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a short biography of composer George Bizet. Learn more about his life and music in this brief profile.
Website
PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Aaron Copland

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of American composer. Site includes photos and timeline of major works.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Illuminations: Composing Reflections

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Examine the result of reflecting a shape successively through two different lines.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Tweet It Is: Bird Songs in Classical Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you enjoy singing contests like American Idol? Well, male songbirds have their own version of a singing competition that has been going on for thousands of years, and classical musical composers have been taking notes. In this music...
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PBS

Pbs Kids Afterschool Adventure!: Operation: Shape Hunt Activity Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
Calling all Shape Detectives! In this weeklong adventure, the children will explore and search for basic shapes as they go on a shape hunt. They will describe, match, sort and compose a variety of two-dimensional shapes, and create a...
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Other

Music History Online: Music of the 20th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This page covers a wide range of topics concerning 20th century music. Included are many references to styles and composers and terms found in 20th century music.
Handout
PBS

Classics for Kids: Leonard Bernstein

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

For Students 3rd - 8th
Mozart wrote his first sonata when he was only four years old. He liked to play pool and enjoyed liver dumplings and sauerkraut. Use this resource to learn more about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791 CE), famous Austrian composer, and...
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Website
PBS

Pbs: American Masters: George Gershwin

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS series American Masters features composer George Gershwin. Highlights of his influential career are documented.
Article
Other

Part 13: In 900 Minutes, You Can Be Composing

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to compose music in 900 minutes through a process known as "Improvitaping." This is a good tool for the upper level student and makes a great teachers help.

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