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IOP Institute of Physics

Physics in Concert

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
What do physicists and musicians have in common? A lot more than you might think. After first viewing a slide show presentation and completing a series of skills practice worksheets on the physics of light, sound, and...
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Moog's Musical Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore history of technological advances in making, recording, and listening to music that have intrigued and inspired musicians and scientists for decades.
Worksheet
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The Virtuoso Phenomenon

For Students 9th - 12th
After reading the New York Times article "Virtuosos Becoming a Dime a Dozen," learners answer eight who, what, when, where, and why questions. They post their answers on the New York Times Education Blog. A fun way to get learners...
Worksheet
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Hunt the Fact Monster

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Fact Monster search engine activity, students access the Internet to find the answers to five questions with multiple choice answers.
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Dizzy Gillespie

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast two songs by Dizzy Gillespie and identify elements of bebop. They construct a Web page about Gillespie and his music.
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Woodwind Instruments and Pitch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore musical pitch. In this cross curriculum musical instruments and "sound" physics lesson, students identify and describe common traits of woodwind instruments. Students research "pitch" and what causes pitch fluctuation by...
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News to the Core Reported by Very Special Students

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create news articles that help them build their knowledge, skills, and academic confidence. In this special education lesson, students use previous knowledge to write a newsletter and demonstrate their understanding of various...
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Music Technology

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils identify the features of a synthesizer and practice using them. They record different sounds using the software provided. They also examine sound waves and applications through the synthesizer.
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The Rhythm of Life - Episode One - Rhythm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the role of music in their lives. They examine rhythm as the building block of music and examine how to appreciate music. They investigate music as a tool in health and healing.
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Band On Line

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work together to email other students in bands across the country. Using a list of questions, they correspond with their pen pals that are the same age as them. They also write high school and college bands to gather more...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Lonnie Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Lonnie Johnson, a prolific black American musician, singer, and songwriter, one of the first major blues and jazz guitarists.

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