Second graders discover the use of melody in music and how it relates to simple songs and music notation. Students sing and move throughout this activity. Emphasis is placed upon group and individual practice interpreting musical...

Explore how waves move in the ocean with your young learners. Fill a two-liter bottle half full with colored water, and have the youngsters move the bottle to make waves inside of it. Then have them listen to the song "Wipe Out"....

Students explore the black keys on the piano and basic music theory techniques using the Internet as a guide. Websites visited include www.PianoNanny.com and musictheory.net.

Third graders identify and perform the five main dance movements of the "Chicken Dance" to accordion music.

Students explore the differences between acoustic and digital pianos. In this music activity, students listen to an acoustic piano and digital piano. Students play both types of pianos and discuss the differences.