Students create "Harp" pictures using harp shapes, shoe box lids, paints, old sheet music, and inspiration from Harp music in this inter-disciplinary Art and Music lesson plan for the elementary classroom. Resource links are included...

In this harp harmonics workout worksheet, students try 3 challenging exercises. In addition, students read a brief article pertaining to wind harps.

Third graders are introduced to the topic of habitat . They create a zoo exhibit fo a polar bear that is being donated to the Albuquerque Zoo. The zoo is not big enough for a brand new cage, so the students choose which of three...

In this pedal harp worksheet, students examine how many pedals a pedal harp has, the names of the pedals, and what pitches each one is used to play as they read a brief description and answer 10 questions.

In this harp music worksheet, students read a brief piece pertaining to the use of pedal diagrams in harp music. Students then match 3 key signatures on the left to the 3 pedal diagrams on the right and complete 4 pedal diagrams.

In this playing harmonics on the harp worksheet, pupils study how to produce tones by touching a string in the center as you pluck it. Students read the methods for playing harmonics with both the right and hand and the left hand.

Students analyze sculpture, poetry, and music to gain an understanding of historical events. In this critical thinking skills lesson, students take a closer look at African-American history as they examine "Lift Every Voice and Sing'"...

Learners examine different types of instruments from Ireland. They view pictures of a fiddle, tin whistle, Uilleann pipes, Mandolin, hammered dulcimer, and harp and listen to a recording of each instrument. At each listening station,...

Students discover the shape-note method of singing. In this reading and notating music instructional activity, students learn the four shapes of the shape-note method and the tradition of Sacred Harp singers. Students sing the shapes of...

Students create a piece of art inspired by traditional African pieces.

Analyze the images and details of the Great Seal of Queen Elizabeth I, and discover clues that reveal how one of the greatest monarchs in the history of England wished to be seen and respected. This is a great way to discuss how even to...

In this music worksheet, students draw quarter notes and half notes. The instructional activity is dependent on classroom access to a musical instructional activity from Boombox classroom, found at the Sweet Bird Classics home page.

Middle schoolers research animal life in the frozen seas. In this researched based lesson plan, students use the Internet to create a poster about an animal that lives in an Arctic or Antarctic environment. Middle schoolers will focus on...

Second graders discuss what antonyms are and read the book, Quick as a Cricket.  In this antonym instructional activity, 2nd graders write a short story by describing themselves. 

Fourth graders explore electricity by examining the life of Benjamin Franklin.  In this biographical lesson, 4th graders listen to the teacher read facts of Benjamin Franklin's life and analyze his contributions to our current...

Students study the animals from the Arctic and how they have adapted.  In this ocean lesson students create a poster about their given animal and present it to the class. 

Students create their own "gift drawings" that are inspired by the dreams and visions of the Shakers. In this gift drawings lesson plan, students learn the history of the Shakers, make their own drawing, and practice elements of design...

Students explore history of technological advances in making, recording, and listening to music that have intrigued and inspired musicians and scientists for decades.

Fifth graders listen to "Grandfather Tang's Story" and use tangram pieces to create animals described by the main character.

Students study about musical instruments and group them into these categories: percussion, strings, woodwinds, and brass. After discussing these instruments, they independently complete the worksheet.

Pupils explore the subject of religion in the United States by identifying the different religions that Americans practice, by describing current religious controversies, and by discussing the role that religious leaders play in their...

Learners examine the history of St. Patrick's Day by creating characters and dialog reflecting Irish culture. A major part of the lesson is the construction of a float for a St. Patrick's Day parade. Also, students research and answer...

Students study trauma, recognize episodes that can produce it, and behaviors it can elicit. They glean an example of a potentially traumatic event. They need to think who might be traumatized and why.

Students explore popular music of West Africa. In this musicians lesson, students complete listening tasks that challenge them to analyze the music of Oumou Sangare, Angelique Kidjo, and Baaba Maal.