Students listen to a recording of "Sakura" and determine where it is from. In this global sound lesson, students view pictures of cherry blossoms and connect its significance to Japanese culture. Students sing the score while...

In this vocabulary words worksheet, students read a fable and then they match the vocabulary words from the fable to their definitions. Students complete this for 8 words.

In this Dinner at Aunt Connie's House worksheet, students read the book Dinner at Aunt Connie's House and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 9 questions.

In this frog facts song worksheet, students follow directions on how to compose a song using frog facts. Students pick a well known children's song, gather facts about frogs, and then write new lyrics to the children's song.

Fourth graders compare and contrast folk songs from different cultures. In this music lesson, 4th graders listen to and list the attributes of selected Japanese and American folk songs. Students discover the customs, foods, and culture...

Introduction of a modern folk dance that emphasizes the coordination of both fine and gross motor skills within the melodic structure of the song. The pupils will be able to identify the main parts of an accordion and discuss the...

Eighth graders analyze and interpret figurative language. They listen to some examples of poetry which use figurative language. Then, they divide into groups and attempt to find more examples. Finally, 8th graders write what the poet is...

Students recognize AB and ABA form in music and distinguish between these two forms. They explore meaning of tempo and how to perform accents in written music.

Students use purple cabbage indicator to test five know substances for acidic/alkaline balance. They discuss the safety precautions required both inside and outside a lab in handling acids and bases.

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

Third graders learn the song "Blow the Man Down" and know that it is a work song. They differentiate between loud and soft singing. They use body movements to reinforce the recognition of music in 3/4 time.

First graders use rhythm instruments to explore dynamic fluctuations in music. They experiment with clapping, body movement, recorded music and pitch instruments to explore the concept of tempo.

Fifth graders compare the relationship between meter in music and measurement in math. They practice sightreading music by determining the number of beats per measure, clapping and counting the rhythm.

Pupils culminate a humanities project by improvising music to accompany a video of a particular era in US history.

Learners play three simple chords on guitar while singing American folk songs.

Young scholars create instruments to demonstrate their understanding of how the science of vibrations is used to create sounds.

Fourth graders listen to and interpret songs from World War 1. They discuss the importance of radio as a mass media during the time period. They use the Internet or books to answer questions about song lyrics.

Tenth graders are introduced to concepts of war through musical lyrics. They demonstrate and understanding of the role of segregation in US military policy and practice.

Students study the affect of a theme song can have on a show or performer. They compare and contrast an original television theme song with classical music.

Students study the relationship between trends and individual tastes in music. They use musical terms to describe the elements of different styles of music.

Students perform using rhythm instruments with accurate tempo a given syncopated ostinato pattern to accompany a played audio recording of reggae music. They discuss the use of music to express religious and political beliefs.

Students examine technological advancements in music and broadcast over the decades.

Students examine influences on the creation and development of music.

Students identify musical characteristics of baroque, jazz, and psychedelic music. They arrange traditional music into the style of baroque, jazz, and psychedelic music.