How to Integrate Music in the Classroom By Karla Furr Arkansas State University Karla.furr@smail.astate.edu
What is a listening map? A graphic representation of a piece of music. Can be pictures, shapes, and lines. Fanfare for the Common Man By Aaron Copeland
Steps to teaching a song Sing or play the complete song Call and Response Teacher sings a line, then class echoes May need to do the step several times Sing the complete song together
Reasons to use music in science class Enhance a lesson Use popular song parodies. All about the Base, no acid Memorize Create new words to familiar songs: Solid , Liquid, Gas…..sung to the tune of “The Farmer and the Dell.”
Reasons to use music in a soc. studies class Music is a primary cultural source that can engage students with historical issues. Most Students have a passion for their music. In can help to teach about our culture and history. It can help teach students about other cultures and histories Help teach about specific time periods.
Music and other cultures Irish: March 17, St . Patrick’s Day. B egan as a religious day for the saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture. Song: Jig step “ Funga Alafia” is a Nigerian song of greeting. Essentially, it says, we welcome you with peace.
Music with holidays Chinese New Year The Lunar New Year is the celebration of the year, a time for happy reunions, family and friends, rich in colorful traditions and customs. Song: Chinese Scarf Dance Cinco de Mayo The Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France during the Franco-Mexican War. Celebration of Mexican culture. The Hat Dance
Teach about specific time periods 1960 Protest music became popular 14 th Century Renaissance music
Teach own country’s history The Star Spangled Banner The most significant song in American history. It is about the war of 1812. The Erie Canal It played an important part in the history of America's early western movement. It was 4 feet deep and 40 feet wide. A 10 foot wide towpath was built along the bank of the canal for horses, mules, and oxen led by a boy driver.
Music to learn about Religions Mardi Gras Pagan celebrations of spring and fertility. When Christianity leaders decided to incorporate these traditions into the new faith. When the Saints go marching in “Little Carnival” Traditional South American dance that is usually danced at religious festivities.
Music in literacy elementary classes Ideas should be based on the students’ grade level Help memorize and learn grammar rules. Conjunction Junction song from School House Rock. Enhance a story or book. “Over the meadow” Read while using rhythm instruments
Music in Literacy Class for older students Aid in creative writing. Read the book: Martin’s Big Words By Doreen Rappaport Listen to: Symphony of Brotherhood Have students write about it Discuss it with the class
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