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Young musicians experience song, dance, and play of the Jamaican culture. Scholars listen for and recreate beats, they play tunes, make up original dances, and play a game that challenges pupils to pass stones to a specific beat.
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Instructional Ideas
- Coordinate the lesson with the school's music teacher or invite a grown-up whose passion is music to assist
- For the game, use balls instead of stones for safety reasons and practice throwing and catching
- Conduct the lesson as part of a unit that explores a variety of Black cultures during Black History Month
Classroom Considerations
- Participants should be familiar with how to play the recorder
- Plan time to search for images and videos as per the materials list
- This lesson is best suited for a music class or with a teacher with vast musical knowledge
Pros
- The resource is separated into three different lessons
- Provides opportunities for movement
Cons
- None