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Madrigal Dinners

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate Medieval times. In this world history lesson, students discuss what a madrigal dinner was and what madrigals were. Students role play being a part of a madrigal dinner with pretend food and real life music they used...
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Spanish Instruments, Zim, Zim and La Tarara

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Spanish instruments. In this Spanish music lesson, students observe how to play castanets, guitars, tambourines, drums, and bells. Students then listen to and create music featuring the instruments.
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Ray Charles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners read the book Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis. For this biography lesson, students read about the life of Ray Charles. Learners answer pre-reading questions about senses, strengths, and weaknesses they have. The lesson...
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Circles, Rectangles, Squares, Triangles

For Teachers K
Students identify, compare and classify the various shapes. In this shapes lesson plan, students listen to descriptions of shapes with words such as sides, angles, congruent, and parallel. Students then give the teacher examples of...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Gregory, the Terrible Eater

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are read Gregory, the Terrible Eater, by Mitchell Sharmat. In this vocabulary focused instructional activity, students discover the definitions of at least three Tier Two words. They discuss the meanings of the words, as a...
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African-American Gospel Music

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine gospel music including the lyrics and instrumentation. They explain the meaning of the lyrics and how they are related to the cultural values associated with the music. They differentiate between gospel and...
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Creating a Song

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work cooperatively to compose a twenty measure song using the computer program GarageBand. Guidelines for the student compositions are available and include instrumentation and specific length.
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Trail Mix

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve a math word problem using previous knowledge of fractions and basic addition in this short lesson for the 5th grade classroom. The lesson can be used as practice for state and national tests that require problem...
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SATIRE AND POLITICS

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students, after analyzing a satiric song written during the Prohibition era, illustrate how humor can be utilized as a political tool by writing satiric lyrics on a current political issue at the front of the news world today. They...
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"Sakura Sakura" and the Kumoijoshi Scale of Japan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students listen to a recording of "Sakura" and determine where it is from. In this global sound lesson, students view pictures of cherry blossoms and connect its significance to Japanese culture. Students sing the score while...
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A Long Walk

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify ways people persevere in a difficult situation. In this character education lesson, 7th graders watch a video about a man with cerebral palsy and discuss ways he perseveres.
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Rules and Laws

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the difference between rules and laws. In this justice system lesson plan, students discuss the presence of rules of their lives and compare them the "Code of the West."
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Five Fat Turkeys

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students sing a Thanksgiving song called "Five Fat Turkeys." In this holiday lesson, students create a Turkey acrostic poem then memorize and sing a turkey song. Students will focus on singing on key, pitch , and seeping a steady...
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3-5: Rhythm Beginnings

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore tempo.  In this rhythm beginnings lesson, students differentiate between steady and unsteady beats.  Learners clap a variety of tempo and then move to the tempo of a song. 
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Sing that Tune

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star without accompaniment, and maintain the tonal center.
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Introduction to the Blues

For Teachers K - 12th
Students learn the basic elements of blues and different lyric structures.
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Music Creations

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners practice playing notes on the G and C scales in different rhythms. They complete worksheets and discuss the answers. They finish a short notation project as well.
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Ferde Grofe

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in three different activities centered around Ferde Grofe. The different lessons are used to introduce music and the artist to the class. They listen to stories that music tells, and create their own sand painting...
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Palestrina's Alma Redemptoris Mater

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigates the concept of singing in a chorus and practice reaching certain notes. They sing correct pitches in four parts on a neutral syllable while also using correct phrasing for the lyrics to carry the tune. The students...
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Songs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice singing the chorus of a Scottish ballad. They also sing two American folk songs in class. They are encouraged to use the correct pitch while singing.
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Sculpture, Hands, and Rodin

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explain that Rodin saw hands as able to express the emotions of the entire body. Our hands are important tools and means of expressions. They create a sculpture based on a pantomime they make with their hands.
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Women in Jazz

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a video: "VH1 Millennium Jazz Festival From The White House" to become familiar with prominent women in jazz. They discuss the vocally oriented nature of jazz and the contributions made by women on and off stage.
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Strings that Sing

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students listen to Isaac Stern lead a musician through steps to self-evaluating a performance. They compare their instrumental performance with a live vocal performance.
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Music History - The Romantic Period

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers chose one topic about the music of the Romantic Period to write an essay about. They research this era, take notes on the important facts, and write an essay about the topic.

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