Blanchard, Year One
Sanders – DB Woolbright
Learning Objective/Exit Outcomes:
- Students will have a better understanding of pitch, volume and vibration of sounds.
- Students will use body percussion to identify qualities of sounds.
State Standards:
S1P1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to investigate light and sound.
- Construct an explanation supported by evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
ESGM1.PR.2 Perform a varied repertoire of music on instruments, alone and with others.
- Echo simple rhythmic patterns with appropriate technique using body percussion and classroom instruments.
- Perform steady beat and simple rhythmic patterns with appropriate technique using body percussion and classroom instruments.
Integration Area/Subject:
Science & Music
Materials/Playing Space:
Open space to make a circle
Description:
We began by learning the body percussion instruments and discussing the qualities of sound each produced. We tried to make high and low pitches as well as loud and quiet sounds. We explored those sounds through a game called “Let’s All Play Our Body Parts”. “Let’s all play our body parts. A rhythm coming from our hearts. From our head down to our toes, show me how your rhythm goes!”
We broke the class into house groups and let each group work together to create a group rhythm. We presented them and then discussed the qualities of each.