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Rainforest Music

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Fifth graders examine musical instruments used by the indigenous people of the rainforest, and analyze how music is used in their daily lives. They create a model, using natural materials, of a musical instrument used by indigenous people of the rainforest.

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Grade
5th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Project-Based Learning
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