Fun Music Company
Substitute Lesson Ideas For The Music Teacher
Have to sub for a music class on short notice? Or have some extra time to play with? Never fear! Help is here in the form of 20 sure-fire music activities and worksheets tested and submitted by music teachers. A great resource to add to...
Curated OER
Found Instruments
In this music worksheet, learners analyze a picture of a key chime. Students also solve a maze called "the Junk Yard of Found Instruments" and draw a picture of a pretend instrument.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Science of Music: Accidental Scientist
Learning about the science of music is what this site is all about. With clever activities that lead to writing, mixing, and experimenting with music; with videos that explain tuning, stepping (or rhythmic movement), instrument building,...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Teachers Lounge
Although this is considered a teachers lounge, it has many activities for students too. Teachers will love this because there are many lesson plans as well as other activities to do with their students.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Smithsonian Jazz: Duke's Music Class
Learn about jazz from the master, Duke Ellington. Three activities explore his role as jazz composer, orchestra leader, and pianist.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Students will enjoy this interactive website. There are many musical topics to explore while having fun. Learning how to make your own instrument, playing games and listening to music are just a few of the things you can do here.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Students will enjoy this interactive website. There are many musical topics to explore while having fun. Learning how to make your own instrument, playing games and listening to music are just a few of the things you can do here.
Province of British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Education: Music 8 to 10 [Pdf]
This is a Music curriculum for Grades 8-10 from 1995. Included is a section on Melody per grade. Links and appendages are available at the end. Great resource for teachers.
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State University: Design a Theme Park About Music
This is a WebQuest lesson in which students design a theme park consisting of musical "Lands," of various styles and genres.
Quia
Quia: Top 20 Activities in Music
Play some music games covering various musical topics. These games and activities are all designed by teachers and are shared on the Quia website.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Musical Instruments
An interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Musical Instruments.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Music
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is music.