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Introduction and Student Inquiry Lesson PlanIntroduction and Student Inquiry Lesson Plan
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Concordia College Archives
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K - 12th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Introduction and Student Inquiry

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Introduce young musicians to the history of and different styles of music with an inquiry-based learning activity that asks them to play detectives to determine the similarities and differences among the sheet music found at a series of four stations.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

primary source analysis, primary sources, elements of music

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Model for younger learners how to analyze a primary source document with the provided graphic organizers

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires addition prep time to set up stations and collect documents, media equipment, materials, and instruments
  • A complete list of required materials is included 
  • Class members should have a basic understanding of rhythm and melody
  • The first in a series of three related lessons

Pros

  • Provides step-by-step directions
  • Includes adaptations for diverse learners

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.1.1.a L.1.4.a L.4.1.a W.8.1.a W.9-10.1.a

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