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Grouping Wii instruments Into Real Instrument Families

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Students will review the 4 un-pitched instrument families (wood, metals, drums, scraper/shakers) and learn the names and attributes of the orchestral instrument families. Using the Wii Music game, students will identifyspecific Wii instruments and name the the appropriate orchestral instrument families to which the Wii instrument belongs.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Fifteen: "The Broken Key"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Everyone makes mistakes. In this lesson, students will use problem/solution graphic organizers and write a newspaper article highlighting the mishaps of Little Amadeus. They will also learn how to use a system to read simple pitch notation in the treble clef in major keys.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Fourteen: "The Bear is Loose"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Little Amadeus has many exciting adventures. In this lesson, students will create a board game that incorporates the story of a mischievous bear who scampers through the streets of Vienna as featured in the Wunderkind Little Amadeus episode entitled "The Bear is Loose." They will host a fair exhibiting the games they create.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Thirteen: "Never Kiss an Empress"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Throughout his lifetime Mozart composed many different kinds of music. In this lesson, students will learn the theme song from the Wunderkind Little Amadeus Wunderkind program, create an original song based on the episode "Never Kiss an Empress" and host a musical performance.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Twelve: "Street Musicians"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Musicians perform in diverse settings around the globe. In this lesson, students will explore how and where music is performed. They will also be introduced to the skill of reading and notating music.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Eleven: "The Dancing Harbor"

Added: May 28, 2009 - View

One of the most wonderful parts of music is the joy of performance. In this lesson, students will listen to a young violinist share her musical experiences and how music reflects her feelings and compare this to Little Amadeus' adventure in the episode entitled "The Dancing Harbor." They will also learn about meter signatures as they explore the connection between movement and rhythm.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Ten: "The Wrong Ship"

Added: May 28, 2009 - View

Friendship is celebrated in music in many different ways. In this lesson, students will explore the theme of friendship in Little Amadeus' life. They will write an imaginary journal entry, and design a musical toy for Little Amadeus.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Nine: "The Mysterious Drink"

Added: May 27, 2009 - View

Villains and heroes have been part of literature, art and music since the beginning of time. In this lesson, students will view an episode of Wunderkind Little Amadeus featuring the evil antics of Devilius, Monti and Mario. They will write a cinquain poem, create a sculpture, and stage a dramatic presentation set to music.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Eight: "The Bet"

Added: May 27, 2009 - View

The landscape of Mozart's life influenced the music he created. In this lesson, students investigate the architecture of the city Mozart grew up in: Salzburg, Austria. They identify an assortment of geometric shapes, construct a model, and create a class presentation.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Seven: "Rumors"

Added: May 27, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore the adventures of Little Amadeus in a captivating episode involving a terrible rumor. After viewing the episode, students create a Little Amadeus rumor box, and act out a rendition of a rumor with musical accompaniment.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Six: "Mixed Up Violins"

Added: May 26, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore musical performances of the past. They listen to a podcast featuring a young violinist, conduct music surveys, analyze, evaluate and summarize information from a variety of sources, and view an episode of Wunderkind Little Amadeus. The class will create a tableau highlighting a musical performance set in Mozart's time.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Five: "The Bird Seller"

Added: May 26, 2009 - View

A story may be told from many different perspectives. In this lesson, students view the episode of Wunderkind Little Amadeus entitled "The Bird Seller," which contains a rich array of characters and plot twists. Students will then stage a dramatic retelling and improvise a song as they tell the story from the point of view of different characters.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Four: "Kidnappers"

Added: May 26, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore the adventures of Little Amadeus in an exciting episode involving kidnapping and intrigue. After viewing the episode, students write and perform a skit and explore music dynamics.

VH1 Storytellers: The Dixie Chicks - Lesson 4

Added: May 22, 2009 - View

Students will explore an important moment in the course of American history through critical listening and a lyrical analysis of one work by the Dixie Chicks.Students will better understand the way in which music can mirror social events and become a storytelling device commenting on and in response to current events.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Three: "Pumperl in Trouble"

Added: May 20, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore the historical context of Austria in the 18th century through Little Amadeus' adventures. They create Venn diagrams comparing their own lives and young Mozart's life in a variety of categories, and examine the role of music in children's daily life. After they view the episode "Pumperl in Trouble," they create a classroom mural.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Two: "The Stolen Watch"

Added: May 20, 2009 - View

Composers create music from the sounds within them and the sounds that surround them. In this lesson, students will explore the natural and cultural influences that define places. They will use maps to identify Austria and Mozart's birthplace, listen to music from Austria, record geographic information and create sound journals.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode One: "Solo for Amadeus"

Added: May 20, 2009 - View

A leitmotif is an associated melodic phrase or figure that accompanies the reappearance of an idea, person, or situation. In the series Wunderkind Little Amadeus, as the main characters appear, each one has a distinctive leitmotif.  In this lesson, students are introduced to the delightful world of Little Amadeus. They listen to Mozart's music, view the episode "Solo for Amadeus," make character mobiles, and create their own leitmotifs.

VH1 Storytellers: The Dixie Chicks - Lesson 3

Added: May 7, 2009 - View

Students will explore the connection with music as a personal journal to your life.Students will better understand the way in which music affects listeners and creators emotionally.Students will explore the elements of music through critical listening and a lyrical analysis of a work by the Dixie Chicks.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

The Green Anthem Lesson Plan 3: Melodic Variations

Added: Apr 28, 2009 - View

Green Anthem Lesson Three: Melodic VariationsMelodic Variations is the third of seven lesson plans that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at http://www.greenanthem.org/To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on this site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.You will see that the lyric-writing competition and many other aspects of this project (covered in subsequent lesson plans) all work together to build a class or even school project. Since The Green Anthem is modularized, each lesson plan can also work independently.

The Green Anthem Lesson Two: Four Approaches to Listening

Added: Apr 28, 2009 - View

Green Anthem Lesson Two: Four Approaches to ListeningThis lesson plan is the second of seven that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert, The Green Anthem. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at GreenAnthem.org. To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on the MENC site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.