Students explore some of the battles of the Civil War through music, literature, and art. The use of the drum on the battlefield and the reflections and emotions of the drummer boys are examined.

High schoolers investigate the life and music of George Harrison. They complete a Webquest, read an online biography, watch a video, listen to audio clips, answer discussion questions, and organize a simulated benefit concert.

Students explore facts about the solar system. They conduct research, and compose lyrics to well-known songs about one of the planets or various members of the solar system.

Students create various musical instruments out of everyday and recycled items.

Students use the Cajuns and their music to engage an interest in and study French. They examine the Cajuns, their customs, work, leisure time, food, and how their music unites them as an ethnic group, with emphasis on the family.

Students examine gospel music including the lyrics and instrumentation. They explain the meaning of the lyrics and how they are related to the cultural values associated with the music. They differentiate between gospel and spiritual music.

Students practice and perform the song "B is for Banana" using their knowledge of basic rhythms in 4/4 and student-created rhythm accompaniment based on speech. This excellent lesson is provided by the MENC (National Association for...

Students work cooperatively to compose a twenty measure song using the computer program GarageBand. Guidelines for the student compositions are available and include instrumentation and specific length.

Students explore the terms and structure of a bluegrass tune. They participate in a listening exercise that will challenge them to identify specific elements within a bluegrass musical arrangement.

Students practice various locomotor skills and creative movement. They find their self space with a noodle and follow the teacher's lead. They create stories to go along with the activities and use their imagination. i.e. "We are...

Students explore various string instruments in this multi-week music lesson for the upper-elementary grades. Emphasis is placed on group violin lessons, listening to and identifying string instruments, and researching non-European...

Students listen to the "Berry Pickers' Song" on the piano twice. They practice the song several times to become familiar enough to recognize it in the piece. They listen to the CD and recognize the tune by raising their hand and tell...

In this music worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are associated with Jazz music and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.

In this grammar worksheet, learners find the words that complete each sentence correctly. The exercises are intended to correct sentence structure and increase proper word usage.

In this music worksheet, learners read an excerpt on recording with a company, who the producer is, and what arrangements need to be made. They respond to six short answer questions related to recording their own song in a studio.

In this conjunctions worksheet, students choose the best conjunction out of three that fits each of ten sentences to make each one grammatically correct.

In this Jamaican styles musical instructional activity, students review and analyze two types of music from Jamaica while answering four detailed questions in complete sentences.

In this language arts worksheet, students read the three main uses of semicolon before making necessary corrections in 15 sentences.

In this music worksheet, students read 4 paragraphs of information about music and wars. Students learn the 4 main roles of music in wartime. Students answer 5 questions.

In this ESL worksheet, students ask each other about how often they do a variety of activities. Each partner is given a different set of questions.

In this grammar worksheet, students write 20 sentences correctly. Each sentences has an error in the usage of "its" or "it's."

In this listening and speaking learning exercise, students will read 20 sentences each containing a misspelled homophone. Then students will circle the misspelled homophone and write the correct sound alike word on the line.

In this vocabulary activity, students match the onomatopoeia with the correct sentence. Onomatopoeias include beep, chuckle, clatter, ding dong, and ker-ching.

In these alphabet worksheet students will study charts of vowel sounds and their variations. Each vowel gives a list of examples and common words associated with its sound.