This lesson will help students to better understand and appreciate the epic poem Beowulf by comparing it to a modern rap song. All learners, and at-risk students in particular, learn better when they are able to find relevance and...

The topic of an author's or artist's public image or persona may become more understandable for students with the judicious selection of contemporary musicians who have taken on obvious and sometimes changing personae in their careers....

Students will learn about program music by exploring the music of Hector Berlioz and Camille Saint-Saens.

Website of the University of Maryland's institute dedicated to the Dalcroze music education model. Includes news about workshops, summer study and resources such as articles and related websites.

This lesson plan introduces young scholars to the blues. The origin and development of the blues is explored as well as its distinctive structure.

This multi-media visual and language arts activity offers intellectual, creative, and interpretive opportunities through use of books, music, and the internet. It offers complete grade-leveled lesson plans for grades k-4 which include...

Students will analyze form in Shakespearean sonnets and hip-hop music. Concepts viewed in-depth include rhythm, form, diction, and sound. [Requires QuickTime 7].

Here's a lesson plan that combines art, music, movement, critical thinking, math, and baseball. The plan gives complete instructions, printable resources and web links, assessment, and application of national standards.

Following a reading of the epic poem Beowulf and the contemporary text inspired by it, Grendel, students create their own monster. Lesson plans provide assessment criteria, extension ideas, and a list of resources.

At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...

Bring music-making activities home or to school. Check out how to guess instruments by their sounds and learn how to make a rain stick at this resource. It gives great directions on what you'll need and what to do.

This is the website for the American Bandmasters Association which "is a select group of some 260 members and 60 associate members who have been recognized as outstanding concert band teachers/conductors [and] composers." Here, there are...

This homepage includes lists of ethnomusicology-related publications, news, and other resources including an image archive, information on conferences and graduate programs.

A labor of love created by a school in Great Britain. This is a well-organized image gallery with photos and other resources presented by topic, e.g., animals, places in the US, science, sports, etc. Though nothing to compare with a...

The following lesson uses the lyrics of four popular songs (songs that were commonly sung or played) to stimulate critical thought and discussion of what is right or wrong with American democracy.

This multi-media website helps educators understand their rights concerning copyright materials for educational purposes. Copyright and fair use, case study videos, user rights, a PowerPoint presentation, and other useful resources are...

This interactive site offers students resource for learning about composers, their works, the logistics of orchestra seating, the functions of different instruments, and the like.

Resource dedicated to Alan Lomax discussing his role in preserving folk music. Discusses the film about his life and provides activities and additional resources for educators.

In this instructional activity, students will explore fractions through rhythmic sequences. Media sources and teaching materials are included.

Students learn about Chinese culture and the concept of greater than and less than. After watching a student performance of a Chinese song and dance students are taught the difference between locomotor and non-locomotor motions. Students...

In this 9-12 lesson, students will analyze the positive character traits of heroes as depicted in music, art, and literature. They will gain an understanding of how cultures and societies have produced folk, military, religious,...

As educators, we are eager to provide cultural experiences for our students. Songs, dances, traditional dress, food, and relevant objects are wonderful ways to interest students in a variety of cultures. But when you take it a step...

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.

Visit this resource to learn about the life and works of Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978 CE), a Russian composer.