First graders read a story about polar bears and make observations as they read. In this observations lesson plan, 1st graders listen carefully and sing a bear chant.

First graders create a poster about health after filling out a survey on a health topic. In this health lesson plan, 1st graders read the Staying Clean and Fit section of their health book.

First graders complete subtraction problems on a worksheet that emphasizes taking away members of a group. This is a basic math lesson emphasizing the technique of subtraction.The worksheet mentioned in the plan is not provided.

First graders write words containing the "ow" sound and use those words to write sentences. In this simple language arts lesson, 1st graders view models of sentences written by their teacher which contain examples of the "ow" sound, then...

A fabulous resource for beginners! Gives examples and explanations of measures and time signatures. Simple illustrations and explanations make this animated site easy to follow.

Learn about key signatures with this well written tutorial. You can test what you have learned near the bottom of the page with a key signature problem. The solution is available with just a click of the mouse.

An explanation of key signature calculation for advanced music students. Discusses the use of sharps and flats in music composition, with illustrated examples. (You may need to download Flash player to view this site.)

When composing, it can help to add interest to your music by using time signature changes. This article touches on how to use different time signatures to give the music a little push in a new direction.

Beginning music students learn the definition of time signature and examples of time signatures in music.

Fine site created for Canadian schools devoted to basic elements of music, including pitch, acoustics, time signatures, keys, and rhythm.

To identify key signatures on a music staff

To explain and understand the role of the time signature on a musical staff

A music theory worksheet regarding key signatures. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a simple introduction to time signature in musical notation. Included are the basic time signatures of 4/4, 3/4 and 6/8.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains time signatures and has links to website on creating time signatures. Students create their own music scores using the correct note counts for each time signature. Student...

On land, animals leave footprints that tell us a lot about their size, form and capabilities. Marine organisms do this too, but these footprints are harder to see since water is translucent. Bioengineer Kakani Katija explains how she...

You will find many free games that will help you develop your music theory knowledge. Learn rhythmic dictation, key signatures and intervals as well as several other topics concerning music theory.

Discusses the importance of flags in representing the identities of groups and countries. Presents a collection of early American flags, the Great Seal of the United States, the flags carried by the Lewis and Clark expedition, signal and...

This slideshow lesson focuses on how to write and reply to professional email. It includes greeting, font, spell check, signature and tips for replying to email.

This is a collection of resources for teaching and learning from the Smithsonian Institute including grade leveled interdisciplinary resources, classroom-ready content for contemporary issues, and Signature Smithsonian Programs.

This site from Teoria's Books offers a short, easy to read article on Key Signatures. An interactive keyboard makes the learning more fun.

Charlemagne's signature. Only the central portion was made by Charles, the other letters, forming the name Karolus, being written by a secretary.-Colby, 1899

A nice site that breaks down into three sections: "what is the circle of fifths", "finding key signatures" and "guitar tuning and the circle of fifths."

A terrific tool for music teachers and students! Test students' knowledge of key signatures with this online quiz. Click "toggle" to check answers along the way, or click "setting" to customize the quiz.