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PBS

Pbs Kids: Don't Buy It: Get Media Smart!: Create a Pop Star

For Students 3rd - 5th
Follow the story line to create a pop star. You must make good financial choices to achieve success. You can also quiz yourself about commercials and other uses of music.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Tambourine

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn about the percussion family of the orchestra, the tambourine in particular. Learn what it is made of and how it is played. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to the tambourine alone and with the...
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Curated OER

Burma Shave Jingle

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio's page on American culture considers the Burma Shave signs that graced American roadways from the late 20s through the early 60s and became an advertising success story.
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Other

Homemade Instruments

For Students 3rd - 5th
Do you want to make an egg shaker? Come to this website and find out how. Homemade instruments can be made from different household items. Don't miss out on all of the music that can be made at home or school.
Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.