Lesson Plan
Music Publishers Association of the United States

I Made It. I Own It. Please Don't Steal It.

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore the world of copyright law with a variety of activities to instill the importance of respecting creative property. Scholars watch an animated tale then take part in a grand conversation detailing the video's main idea, details,...
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: John Cage

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about this unusual but creative modern classical composer. Highlighting his major works, this short biography explores his philosophy of music.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Stevie Wonder

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biographical sketch of Stevie Wonder, an African-American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century.
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Other

Rand Corp.: Gifts of the Muse: Reframing Debate About Benefits of the Arts [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With schools cutting costs, often times arts educators must justify why what they teach is important. This study in pdf format addresses many of the positive outcomes of arts education for students. Many of the benefits relate to 21st...