Worksheet
Curated OER

Timetable: subjects for the day

For Students 4th - 6th
In this time table worksheet, students view the subjects and schedules for different classes for the day and answer time related questions about them. Students look at 4 schedules and answer 31 questions total.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #115

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, learners answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the November 2010 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
Website
Other

International Cello Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A website devoted to the cello. Site appears to be very "open" to the non-member. Teachers and students will want to visit the Forum and Tips pages. Also, check out the MP3's!
Website
Other

Unc Greensboro: Cello Music Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
A site for cello scholars looking for original scores for Cello Music. Online descriptions will familiarize an aspiring cellist with the great works and famous composers. Some pieces can be ordered online. Links to related sites.
Article
Other

Pay the Piper: The Cello

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information on the cello for those students considering taking up a musical instrument. Includes information on playing, maintaining, and repairing the cello, and much more.
Website
Other

The Joy of Cello Playing

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site with teaching examples, excerpts from his book and cartoons. Site promotes and endorses book, "The Joy of Cello Playing".
Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Cello

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read about the cello, the tenor member of the string family. Use Windows Media Player or RealAudio to listen to three samples if the cello on its own and with the orchestra. Pictures of the instrument are also provided.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Musical Instruments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Musical Instruments.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Music for Kids: String Instruments

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students can investigate about various musical string instruments like guitar, violin, and cello. Syles of music and how they work.
Activity
Other

Internet Cello Society: Portrait of Pablo Casals

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
Website
PBS

Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments

For Students 3rd - 8th
An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.
Website
Other

Guild Music: Edvard Grieg

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief biography of Edvard Grieg, an international Scandanavian composer of the 19th century. Information is also given on his most famous work, "the Cello Sonata in A minor opus 36."
Article
Other

Making Music: Yo Yo Ma

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of cellist Yo-Yo Ma includes information on his albums and links to related topics. At the bottom of the webpage, there is a list of facts about the famous musician.
Graphic
Curated OER

Pay the Piper: The Cello

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information on the cello for those students considering taking up a musical instrument. Includes information on playing, maintaining, and repairing the cello, and much more.
Handout
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.
Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Yo Yo Ma, Master Cellist

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site explores the cello and the artistry of Yo-Yo Ma. Be sure to visit the suggested web sites, especially Yo-Yo's site at Sony.
Handout
Other

Yo Yo Ma

For Students 9th - 10th
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma's official website includes a biography, news and tour information, photos and much more. Of special interest is the section on the Silk Road Project, through which Yo-Yo Ma is examining, and bringing to a wide audience,...
Article
Other

Pay the Piper

For Students 3rd - 8th
A resource for children who want to play a musical instrument, and their parents, this website includes answers to such questions as "Where do you get lessons?" and "How much will a new instrument cost?" Also included are informational...
Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
Handout
Music Education

Learn About Instruments: Strings

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn general information about various string instruments, including the viola and cello, and hear audio clips to hear what these instruments sound like when played.
Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Aram Khachaturian

For Students 3rd - 8th
Visit this resource to learn about the life and works of Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978 CE), a Russian composer.
eBook
Other

University of Vermont: The String Pedagogy Notebook

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for teachers, students, and performers of string instruments. Very indepth "how-to" descriptions, care information, procedural movies, and more.
Website
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive site offers students resource for learning about composers, their works, the logistics of orchestra seating, the functions of different instruments, and the like.
Handout
Classical Net

Classical Net: Luigi Boccherini

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice overview biography and a huge list of his works with links to purchase.