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VH1 Driven: Jamie Foxx, Lesson 1

Added: Jun 25, 2009 - View

Students will explore various musical careers.Students will identify similarities between Jamie Foxx’s early musical career as church choir director and the careers of J.S. Bach and F. J. Haydn.  Both are famous composers who served as Kapellmeister, or church music director.Students will learn the song form and texture of the hymn A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.  These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 1), Lesson 3

Added: Jun 24, 2009 - View

Students will analyze the song “Black Sabbath.” Students will write an evaluation of “Black Sabbath.” Students will interview a person who grew up during the heavy metal music era.Students will compare and contrast their evaluation of “Black Sabbath” to the evaluation of their interview.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 1), Lesson 2

Added: Jun 24, 2009 - View

Students will analyze the images of heavy metal bands (specifically KISS).Students will design their own heavy metal band costume.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 1), Lesson 1

Added: Jun 24, 2009 - View

Students will learn how to classify heavy metal music.Students will learn how, when, and why heavy metal emerged.Students will discuss the importance of understanding the background of a musical era.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

Grouping Wii instruments Into Real Instrument Families

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Students will review the 4 un-pitched instrument families (wood, metals, drums, scraper/shakers) and learn the names and attributes of the orchestral instrument families. Using the Wii Music game, students will identifyspecific Wii instruments and name the the appropriate orchestral instrument families to which the Wii instrument belongs.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Fifteen: "The Broken Key"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Everyone makes mistakes. In this lesson, students will use problem/solution graphic organizers and write a newspaper article highlighting the mishaps of Little Amadeus. They will also learn how to use a system to read simple pitch notation in the treble clef in major keys.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Fourteen: "The Bear is Loose"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Little Amadeus has many exciting adventures. In this lesson, students will create a board game that incorporates the story of a mischievous bear who scampers through the streets of Vienna as featured in the Wunderkind Little Amadeus episode entitled "The Bear is Loose." They will host a fair exhibiting the games they create.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Thirteen: "Never Kiss an Empress"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Throughout his lifetime Mozart composed many different kinds of music. In this lesson, students will learn the theme song from the Wunderkind Little Amadeus Wunderkind program, create an original song based on the episode "Never Kiss an Empress" and host a musical performance.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Twelve: "Street Musicians"

Added: May 29, 2009 - View

Musicians perform in diverse settings around the globe. In this lesson, students will explore how and where music is performed. They will also be introduced to the skill of reading and notating music.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Eleven: "The Dancing Harbor"

Added: May 28, 2009 - View

One of the most wonderful parts of music is the joy of performance. In this lesson, students will listen to a young violinist share her musical experiences and how music reflects her feelings and compare this to Little Amadeus' adventure in the episode entitled "The Dancing Harbor." They will also learn about meter signatures as they explore the connection between movement and rhythm.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Ten: "The Wrong Ship"

Added: May 28, 2009 - View

Friendship is celebrated in music in many different ways. In this lesson, students will explore the theme of friendship in Little Amadeus' life. They will write an imaginary journal entry, and design a musical toy for Little Amadeus.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Nine: "The Mysterious Drink"

Added: May 27, 2009 - View

Villains and heroes have been part of literature, art and music since the beginning of time. In this lesson, students will view an episode of Wunderkind Little Amadeus featuring the evil antics of Devilius, Monti and Mario. They will write a cinquain poem, create a sculpture, and stage a dramatic presentation set to music.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Eight: "The Bet"

Added: May 27, 2009 - View

The landscape of Mozart's life influenced the music he created. In this lesson, students investigate the architecture of the city Mozart grew up in: Salzburg, Austria. They identify an assortment of geometric shapes, construct a model, and create a class presentation.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Seven: "Rumors"

Added: May 27, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore the adventures of Little Amadeus in a captivating episode involving a terrible rumor. After viewing the episode, students create a Little Amadeus rumor box, and act out a rendition of a rumor with musical accompaniment.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Six: "Mixed Up Violins"

Added: May 26, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore musical performances of the past. They listen to a podcast featuring a young violinist, conduct music surveys, analyze, evaluate and summarize information from a variety of sources, and view an episode of Wunderkind Little Amadeus. The class will create a tableau highlighting a musical performance set in Mozart's time.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Five: "The Bird Seller"

Added: May 26, 2009 - View

A story may be told from many different perspectives. In this lesson, students view the episode of Wunderkind Little Amadeus entitled "The Bird Seller," which contains a rich array of characters and plot twists. Students will then stage a dramatic retelling and improvise a song as they tell the story from the point of view of different characters.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Four: "Kidnappers"

Added: May 26, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore the adventures of Little Amadeus in an exciting episode involving kidnapping and intrigue. After viewing the episode, students write and perform a skit and explore music dynamics.

VH1 Storytellers: The Dixie Chicks - Lesson 4

Added: May 22, 2009 - View

Students will explore an important moment in the course of American history through critical listening and a lyrical analysis of one work by the Dixie Chicks.Students will better understand the way in which music can mirror social events and become a storytelling device commenting on and in response to current events.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Three: "Pumperl in Trouble"

Added: May 20, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students explore the historical context of Austria in the 18th century through Little Amadeus' adventures. They create Venn diagrams comparing their own lives and young Mozart's life in a variety of categories, and examine the role of music in children's daily life. After they view the episode "Pumperl in Trouble," they create a classroom mural.

Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode Two: "The Stolen Watch"

Added: May 20, 2009 - View

Composers create music from the sounds within them and the sounds that surround them. In this lesson, students will explore the natural and cultural influences that define places. They will use maps to identify Austria and Mozart's birthplace, listen to music from Austria, record geographic information and create sound journals.