8th Grade Music Appreciation Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Math and Music: Fibonacci Sequence
Students discover that patterns in music that relate to the Fibonacci Sequence.SubjectsMathematicsMusicMusic National Content Standard 6 -
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Singing Lesson for Grades 5-8
Improve students' breath control and posture with this lesson of singing exercises. Meets National Music Standard 1.SubjectsMusicMusic National Content Standard 1Art, Music and Drama -
ACTIVITIES
Popular Music Research Form
Extra credit project for the lesson Musical Roots.Subjects:MusicWriting Research PapersMusical Groups -
WORKSHEETS
Native American Song: 0 Hal'Lwe
Words and rhythm notation for a Nanticoke women's dance, in Native American call-and-response form.Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)MusicNative American Music Resources -
ACTIVITIES
Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #1
These activities and strategies for music education will help you use technology in your classroom to teach singing.SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 1 -
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Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #2
Learn how to use technology to teach instrument performance with these activities and strategies for music education.SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 2 -
LESSON PLANS
Melody of Tearin' Up My Heart
The melody of the *NSYNC song Tearing up My Heart is examined in detail by listening to the recording, reading sheet…SubjectsMusicMusic National Content Standard 1Music National Content Standard 5 -
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African-American Gospel Music
Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusic Appreciation -
ACTIVITIES
Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #8
Demonstrate relationships between music and other arts with these student activities and teacher strategies for music…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 8 -
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Rhythm and Melodic Phrase in Little Birch Tree
Students will listen to and describe the variations of a theme in a classical selection, The Little Birch Tree.SubjectsMusicMusic National Content Standard 1Music National Content Standard 6 -
REFERENCE
Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson
Assessment sheet for Learning Through The Duke lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusic Appreciation -
WORKSHEETS
Native American Pronunciation Guide
Distribute a guide that is helpful with the transcriptions of Native American lyrics and vocables.Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)MusicNative American Music Resources -
LESSON PLANS
Harmony of Tearin' Up My Heart
Learn about the harmony with *NSYNC's Tearin' Up My Heart.SubjectsMusicMusic National Content Standard 1Music National Content Standard 5 -
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Singing Ideas for Grades 5-8
Help students sing chord progressions and perform in an ensemble.SubjectsMusic National Content Standard 1National Standards for Music EducationMusic -
ACTIVITIES
Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #6
Connect technology and music education in your classroom. These student activities and teacher strategies use…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 6 -
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Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #7
Technology can help students evaluate music. Learn how to incorporate technology in music education with these teacher…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 7 -
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Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #9
Learn how technology can help you demonstrate music's relation to history and culture with these student activities and…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 9 -
LESSON PLANS
Dynamics and Timbre of "Amani Utupe"
Students will perform with appropriate musical dynamics and accompany the music using non-pitched percussion…SubjectsMusicMusic National Content Standard 1Music National Content Standard 2
