Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Music Class Curriculum Update


6th Grade:  World Music Unit: Europe
The students are learning about the culture, instruments, and dances of Europe.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning songs and dances from other countries.


7th Grade: World Music Unit: Asia
The students are learning about the music of Asia and Oceania.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, learning songs and dances from other countries, and learning to play instruments from other cultures. 

The week of March 10, the students have their 100 point Musician Project due.  The students were assigned this project two weeks ago.  They were allowed to choose any musician who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation.  The assignment and rubric are located on the 7th grade file cabinet.


8th Grade: World Music Unit:  Africa
The students are learning about the music of Africa.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning to play instruments from other cultures such as the mbira, djembe, gankogui bells, Udu, Shekere's and much more.