There is an indescrible energy to Latin American music—but if you know your music theory, it's not so indescrible after all. A thorough packet provides definitions for terms like bolero, charanga, shekere, and tumbao before listing...

In this music worksheet, students learn about the sonata form of music composition. Students read about the 3 main sections of the sonata form: exposition, development and recapitulation followed by a coda. There are no questions on the...

Put the tips and tricks in this guide into practice in order to encourage your pupils to blossom into poets. A wonderful reference material for teachers, this packet includes definitions of poetic terms and forms as well as step-by-step...

Looking for a resource to introduce homeschoolers and other out-of-class learners to the elements of poetry? Check out this packet that defines and illustrates important poetry terms.

Introduce your class to one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. After reading a brief biography of Pablo Picasso, pupils create their own collages on the next page on the theme of music.

The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.

The harmonic minor scale, including the use of accidentals, is the focus of a one-page learning exercise that includes instructional information and practice exercises.

Looking for a simple and straightforward reference on the Enlightenment for your young historians? Check out this list of key terms and important figures from the period, followed by a traditional assessment where your learners will be...

If you're looking to start a unit based around narrative writing, make sure to consider this resource while you're planning. This book covers five topics: writing personal narratives, writing narratives about others, writing...

Introduce young actors to the key elements of performance with this handout that defines key staging terms and activities.

The kids in your class are probably experts at navigating the computer, but do they know the difference between hardware and software? Teach computer skills to any level of computer user with a helpful reference sheet. It...

This alphabetized list of musical forms and styles briefly defines and describes the types of musical sounds and genres created throughout history.

One of the elements of music is "Texture." This site gives the definition, which basically is the relationship between melodic and harmonic.

A music theory worksheet regarding sonata allegro form. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].

A music theory worksheet regarding ternary form. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].

Use a variety of forms of music to enhance learning in the classroom through these science-themed songs. Music must be purchased. Downloads are available along with lyrics, lesson plans, and downloadable lesson plan books.

Use a variety of forms of music to enhance learning in the classroom through these science-themed songs. Music must be purchased. Downloads are available along with lyrics, lesson plans, and downloadable lesson plan books.

The Nyamwezi and Sukuma are two closely related ethnic groups that live mostly in the region to the south of Lake Victoria in west-central Tanzania. Beliefs in a High God are widely held but involve no special cult. Belief in witchcraft...

This is an outline for the development of Sonota-Allegro form and the placement of sonota pieces in music. Great site of the aspiring composer.

Uncover biographical facts about African American jazz musician, Fletcher Henderson, who formed the first big band orchestra in the early 1920s.

Handbell ringing is a unique form of music-making and uses techniques that don't apply to other instruments. Music written for handbells looks much like piano music, with the addition of symbols which indicate these unique techniques....

History for Kids provides an overview of the various forms of entertainment enjoyed by Native Americans. Young students will enjoy learning about what native American children did for fun. Includes links to teacher resources.

Instructions to the dance form of the Charleston dance, with the partners facing each other. The lessons to the dance are in a written format. There is a suggested list of music.

Wikipedia article about the poetic device and musical term called refrain. It mentions a number of forms that use refrain as well as giving some examples from poems and songs.