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Third graders sing the Shaker tune "Simple Gifts" while identifying eighth, quarter, and half notes. They listen to Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and recall other ballet music.

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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Audio
Year
1998

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