A comprehensive teacher guide for the Zoo Explorers lesson, containing the lesson objective, materials list, step-by-step instructions, and scripts for classroom facilitation.
Educational slides introducing the difference between the steady beat and rhythm, and defining the quarter note (Ta) and eighth notes (Ti-Ti) for 2nd-grade students.
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A teacher's guide for a high-energy movement game that teaches students to listen for and march to a steady beat.
A worksheet for analyzing the video 'Me at the zoo', including a warm-up list, observation notes, a Venn diagram for comparing 2005 vs. modern video styles, and a reflection prompt about the future of digital media.
Visual aids for Lesson 3, introducing 'Forte' and 'Piano' through animal metaphors and volume control exercises.
A teacher guide and answer key for the climate bias warm-up, including facilitation strategies, timing breakdowns, and exemplar student responses.
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A 10-15 minute warm-up worksheet for high school students focusing on identifying bias, loaded language, and source credibility in a fictional op-ed about climate change.
Fun and visual slide deck for Kindergarten musical games, focusing on "Rhythm Chasers" (Duck Duck Goose variation) and "Hot Potato".
Simple xylophone melody sheet for 'Sakura', using letter names and a pentatonic scale guide for students to perform the traditional Japanese song.
A student worksheet for analyzing the 'Me at the zoo' video and planning their own impromptu classroom report, including a self-reflection tally for filler words.
A Kindergarten music lesson plan focused on pitch, using movement and vocalization to explore high and low sounds.
A dice-based rhythm game where 2nd graders roll a die to determine which notes (Ta, Ti-Ti, or Rest) to include in their 4-beat rhythm pattern.
Visual aids for Lesson 5, illustrating the four types of voices: whispering, speaking, calling, and singing, with fun emojis and key characteristics.
A comprehensive 30-minute lesson plan for Kindergarten teachers to introduce the concept of a steady beat through interactive movement and listening.
A fun, visual slide deck for the lesson featuring the 'Me at the zoo' video, discussion prompts, drawing instructions, and a high-quality reference photo of an elephant.
A detailed lesson plan for teaching Kindergarteners about the steady beat through heartbeats, marching, and body percussion.
A base schedule board for students to organize their daily routine cards, featuring five numbered slots and check-off circles.
A student reference sheet with simple, color-coded melodies for 'So', 'Mi', and 'La' to be played on a xylophone.
Slides introducing high and low pitch using sky and ground imagery, and showing how xylophone bars relate to pitch.
A specialized rubric for evaluating impromptu 20-second reports, focusing on content, filler words, timing, and body language.
Lesson plan for Lesson 2: Your Body is a Drum Set, detailing how to lead students through body percussion exploration and rhythm creation.