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Music

March 27-April 9

Music of Africa Grades 2-5

African Instruments K-1

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MU:Pr4.2. 2a, 3a, 4a Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts (such as beat and melodic contour) in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.

National Standards 3, 4, 5

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Learning Target

I can describe the music of Africa, the instruments used, African rhythm and where Africa is on a map.

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Mini-Lesson

Brief discussion of WHY we study Music of Africa
WHY is this important to us today?

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African Music is important to daily living.

Africans drum and dance every single day!!!

They come together as a community to drum and dance before work or school. And also at the end of the day.

This video will show how important music is in the lives of Africans.

Listen to the slides
After the slides, click the video, “Music of Africa,” and color the map of Africa while listening to the video
After watching the video, answer the exit slip questions
Submit your Exit Slip in Google Classroom.

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Music of Africa Activity

Listen to SLIDES HERE watch as whole class
Watch Music of Africa video watch as whole class
Map of Africa - color 2nd and 3rd gr only
Exit slip/quiz on chromebook 4th and 5th gr only
Anansi and the pot of beans - African Folktale
Anansi and Turtle go to Dinner - African Folktale

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Assessment

Observation
Questioning
Exit Slip

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Music

March 27-April 9

Grade K-1 African Music

Grade 2 African Instruments, Map and Music

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National Standards

1st Grade

MU:Cr2.1.1a With limited guidance, demonstrate and discuss personal reasons for selecting musical ideas that represent expressive intent

MU:Cr2.1.1b With limited guidance, use iconic or standard notation and/or recording technology to document and organize personal musical ideas.

MU:Cr3.1.1a With limited guidance, discuss and apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to refine personal musical ideas.

Kindergarten

MU:Cr2.1.Ka With limited guidance, demonstrate and discuss personal reasons for selecting musical ideas that represent expressive intent

MU:Cr2.1.Kb With limited guidance, use iconic or standard notation and/or recording technology to document and organize personal musical ideas.

MU:Cr3.1.Ka With limited guidance, discuss and apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to refine personal musical ideas.

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Learning Target

I can discuss instrument used in Africa.

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