Learners examine how to investigate polygons using an instrument of their own construction. They should be able to prove the general formula for the number of degrees in any polygon (including a triangle). Finally they investigate an...

Students recite/perform the lyrics of Jim Walters "The Flow of Energy" song. They incorporate instrumental accompaniment parts for the song as well. In addition, they produce a slide show to explain the reasoning of the lesson....

Students identify whether their A string is flat or sharp in comparison to a given pitch. Then they use their fine tuners to adjust their A string to a given pitch. Students also use the computer software program Aurelia to practice...

Fourth graders describe and play various tempos as part of this beginning instrumental lesson. They recite tongue twisters to a medium, largo, and allegro tempos. As an extension, 4th graders use software as an accompaniment to other...

In this ESL worksheet, students answer 20 questions about Iron Gate, Derby. For example, "Name a shop that sells musical instruments."

In this music worksheet, students view pictures of a banjo, mandolin and a dulcimer as examples of instruments from a bluegrass band. They answer three multiple choice questions about Appalachian music.

In this music worksheet, students view a map of the Appalachian mountains. They view pictures of instruments that may be included in a bluegrass band. Students answer three multiple choice questions where they are asked to find the...

In this English folk music activity, 8th graders read about the characteristics, instruments, and purpose of traditional music. They read about the history of folk music and contemporary uses of this type of music. They answer 10 short...

Students listen to music and learn different dances. After reading the story, "The Music for Max", students can draw their favorite instruments from the book.

High schoolers brainstorm and design an instrument to detect magnetic field direction. The design approximates the design included in this activity. They build a functioning magnetometer, a device for detecting the relative direction of...

High schoolers calculate and measure the diameter of the sun. They construct a meter stick instrument, calculate the diameter using a formula, and compare the measurement with the accepted scientific measurement.

Eighth graders examine the physical geography of Arkansas played and instrumental role in the settlement of the state.

Students examine the connection between sense of humor and jazz improvisation by identifying the musical instruments imitated by comedian Bill Cosby. They listen to another recording by Clark Terry and write what they think he might be...

Students develop an understanding of related weather processes such as wind, cloud cover, and temperature using STEDII data and instrumentation. In addition, they integrate mathematical calculations to produce a forecast map.

Students explore music about water. They listen to various pieces of music, play instruments, and plan and create a piece of art that includes a water motif.

Pupils identify and pat the beat. They move to and play quarter notes, half notes, and eighth notes to create a "factory" movement and instrument improvisation. Students get into groups of three. Each person in the group moves to one of...

Students examine how the development of new technology has increased our knowledge of how the sun works. Students study sunspots through the use of solar imaging from satellite instruments.

Students investigate sunspots. They use solar imaging from satellite instruments which are currently circling the sun. Students compare images from the satellites and determine the existence of a correlation between the two types of...

Students collect samples in the field, analyze them using various tools and instruments, then present their results and interpretations. They examine igneous and metamorphic rocks in detail and interpret petrologic data.

Fourth graders practice linear measurement skills by applying various measuring instruments to determine the heights of classmates. By measuring the heights of second graders and fourth graders, they construct tables of height and age...

Students identify the dramatic expression made by performance and how it relates to the content of the story L'Orfeo. They determine the form of orchestra and each instrumental group within the orchestra for this piece.

Young scholars demonstrate how to compose a string quartet by working together in small groups to write a short composition based around a pentatonic scale for all four instruments. They synthesis composing by creatively integrating...

Students demonstrate the composing of a string quartet piece by working together in small groups to write a short composition based around a pentatonic scale for all four instruments. They evaluate their peers compositions by...

Students design an experiment to analyze the timbre of different instruments. In this physics lesson, students analyze the missing quality in sound. They discuss their results in class.