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Trey and Dave Go to Africa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the similarity of musical meanings and uses of music globally. They explain the different ways in which music is valued within societies.
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One Song, Many Voices

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the purpose and meaning of the song "One Song, Many Voices" and how the music expresses the composer's message. Students sing, conduct, and analyze two different songs during the lesson in a choir setting. This lesson is...
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Storytellers: The Dixie Chicks

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare/contrast compositional devises. They describe events occurring within a musical example. Students explain the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in music productions and presentations.
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The Letter Dd

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Pupils explore the concept of the letter Dd.  In this letter recognition lesson, students are engulfed with items, movement, and music that begin with the letter Dd.  Pupils create crafts that help them learn and recognize the...
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Louis Armstrong

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension worksheet students read a biography of jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Students answer 6 questions.
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Summer Institute on Islam

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils explore Muslim beliefs. In this Islam lesson, students discuss the daily life of a Muslim teen as well as the some basic Muslim beliefs. Pupils write reflection pieces based on the discussion and discuss how the Muslim girl's life...
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Yes and No

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this early childhood math problem solving activity, learners examine 3 word problems and then respond to the yes or no questions that follow each.
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Traditions and Transformations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Jewish culture from a variety of perspectives.  For this ethics lesson, 9th graders interview guest speakers on the subject of Jewish culture.  Students create group poems and murals around themes of...
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Anne Frank Diorama

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a diorama of the Secret Annex in which Anne Frank and her family hid during the Holocaust.  In this Anne Frank diorama lesson, students brainstorm a list of ideas about the Secret Annex.  Students create the...
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Bessie Smith

For Students 8th - 12th
For this jazz history worksheet, students respond to 7 essay and short answer questions about the life and accomplishments of Bessie Smith.
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Knowledge test 4

For Students 5th - 10th
In this knowledge learning exercise, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences about Elvis Presley, Thanksgiving, London, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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What Would Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, Budha and Krishna Say?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast five different religions and the views that their leaders have in regard to civic responsibility and philanthropy. They choose one of the five leaders and write a letter outlining their perception of that...
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Math Maven's Mysteries: Time for a Crime

For Students 5th - 6th
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery 'Time for a Crime.' Students read the story and use the ferry schedule to help track down the thief. Students circle the name of the guilty suspect.
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Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser

For Students 5th - 6th
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser. Students read the story and find the total number of disguises.
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Strange Encounters

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine a variety of Robert Harris' paintings. Using the characters in the art, they develop a conversation between them in a musical verse. In groups, they identify safety procedures to be used by those traveling in the...
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Bossa Nova

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners study the creators of a musical style that is a cornerstone of popular music today. They examine how that style was born, grew, and became accepted in its home and around the world.
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Ooooh, The Oud

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to a performance of the instrument, oud. After watching a video, they discover how many parts of the world it is used in and locate the countries on a map. They compare and contrast the oud with other instruments from the...
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Access All Areas:'hunting for the moment'

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners understand the professions of record producer and orchestral conductor. They complete musical exercise that includes skills of both conductor and producer. They keeo a diary of a producing project that tracks skills needed to...
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Is Radio 1 British enough?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars read the story Radio 1 defends not playing enough UK tunes. Students are then asked: What are the benefits of having a mix of musical cultures in a country?, Do countries lose a sense of identity when other cultures are...
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"Carnival Overture"

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students assess that music can be used to express feelings and create a story portraying many different feelings based on "Carnival Overture," by Antonin Dvorak. They become more educated listeners as they listen to and interpret...
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Tune Up Your Ears!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discuss meaning of pitch, listen for different sounds in classroom, hallway, and outdoors, and listen to sounds played on piano and on computer to determine high or low pitch.
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Native American Song and Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners examine the importance of the drum and drumming in the cultural context of the Native American. Musical insturments and native dance is employed to support the focus of the lesson.
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Simple Gifts

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars examine the concepts of half notes, quarter notes, whole notes, and musical phrases by performing the Shaker song "Simple Gifts". Emphasis is placed on movement with music and meeting national standards for the arts.
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Introduction to Song and Dance

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to music and learn different dances. After reading the story, "The Music for Max", students can draw their favorite instruments from the book.

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