Students explore the world of Jazz through rhythm, syncopation, and improvisation. They'll meet legends like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald while learning to find their own musical voice through 'swing' and scat singing.
A high-energy, interactive unit focused on mastering rhythm and tempo through digital gameplay and body percussion, designed specifically for paperless classrooms.
A journey through the 20th and 21st centuries, exploring how technology like electric guitars and synthesizers shaped genres from Rock 'n' Roll to Pop. Students analyze rhythm, structure, and sound to build a chronological timeline of musical evolution.
A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders exploring the music and instruments of West Africa, Asia, the Andes, and North America, focusing on how geography and culture shape sound.
This sequence explores how technology—from the electric guitar to digital software—transformed music from the mid-20th century to today, focusing on genre evolution, song structure, and production.
A comprehensive introduction to the orchestra and the Classical era for 3rd graders, covering instrument families, specific sections, key composers (Mozart and Beethoven), and the art of conducting.
A 3rd-grade music history and appreciation unit exploring the roots of American folk and blues music, focusing on oral traditions, storytelling, and musical structures like call-and-response and the AAB blues form.
A 3rd-grade theater sequence focusing on the logistical side of production, including stage management, safety, and crew coordination. Students learn that a successful performance relies on disciplined teamwork behind the scenes.
A design-focused sequence for 3rd graders on how costumes and props communicate character. Students analyze traits, select costume elements, and build cardboard props to bring characters to life.
An inquiry-based exploration of sound design and Foley art for 3rd-grade theater students. Students learn to identify environmental sounds, create sound effects using everyday objects, analyze how audio influences emotion, and perform a live soundscape for a silent scene.