Elementary Music

Seasonal, Cultural, and Genre-Focused Examples Art of Ed: How to Teach Culture with Integrity in the Art Room BYU Arts Partnership Native American Curriculum Initiative Lessons Musicplay Online* K-5 collection of festival/holiday & world music units

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Grades Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Musicplay Online*: Back to School Unit

K-5th I am learning about safe, respectful, and responsible behavior along with timbre and beat, so I can make good choices when making music. I will know I have it when I can sing & play games using music room behavior. K-5th I am learning the Star Spangled Banner so I can appreciate and understand the National Anthem. I’ll know I have it when I sing and/or play the Star Spangled Banner. K-5th I am learning body percussion skills so I can make music with my body. I will have it when I follow & practice a guided body percussion routine.

Musicplay Online*: Star Spangled Banner

Musicplay Online*: Intro to Body Percussion & Songs Musicplay Online*: Intro to Boom -whackers & Songs BYU McKay School: Pie Rhythms Music ConnectedED: Omochio Hand Clapping Game BYU McKay School: Piute Alphabet Song

K-5th I am learning to play boomwhackers so I can work together and make music with a group. I’ll know I have it when I can read, follow, and contribute to playing a song using boomwhackers.

K-2nd

I am learning rhythms in a steady beat so I can make rhythms that follow the steady beat. I’ll have it when I can create, say, and play the rhythms of words.

K-2nd I am learning the Japanese music game Omochio so I can explore a new folk music tradition. I’ll have it when I can play the Japanese music game Omochio with a partner. 1st-5th I am learning about the English and Paiute languages through music so I can compare and contrast the two. I’ll know I have it when I practice the Paiute Alphabet song and compare the Paiute and English Alphabets. 2nd-5th I am learning about Navajo food, cultural music, and soundscapes so I can make music on a topic. I’ll know I have it when I create music and sound about Navajo fry bread. 2nd-5th I am learning drumming skills so I can make percussion music. I will have it when I read & practice a guided drumming routine.

BYU McKay School: Fry Bread Music

Musicplay Online*: Intro to Bucket Drumming & Songs Music ConstructED: Dia De Los Muertos Rhythmic Compositions Music ConnectED: Sounds of Culture

3rd-5th

I am learning about Día de Los Muertos traditions and rhythmic compositions so I can create music about a topic. I’ll have it when I can compose a rhythm inspired by Día de Los Muertos.

3rd-5th I am learning how music is used for communication and connection between people, so I can use music to express ideas. I will have it when I can create and perform a collaborative piece of music that expresses an idea.

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