World Music Tour

Ray Charles used the pain and adversity from his life to influence an entire genre of American music. Learn about the musician's daily life, struggles and success, and powerful musical style with a thorough resource.

By The Great Horn Spoon is a fantastic novel for introducing learners to life during the California Gold Rush. First, kids research and analyze American folk songs, then they connect to the text as they listen to symphonic pieces written...

Learners listen to a recording of "Sakura" and determine where it is from. In this global sound activity, students view pictures of cherry blossoms and connect its significance to Japanese culture. Learners sing the score while...

Students examine and discuss a collage by the artist Romare Bearden. They analyze the impact of jazz on art, listen to jazz, and create an original collage.

Students create over twelve hundred miles of themed murals for an art project. They discuss what they want their theme to be and practice drawing the pictures before painting the mural.

Students explore current events by reading about a trip to the bottom of the ocean. In this modern day explorer activity, students read about Virgin CEO Richard Branson and his adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Students complete...

Students design, in groups, a travel brochure to address the the idea of migration referred to in the book or books read. The brochures should include graphics, photos, and words. The brochures should also include mathematical...