Music Education — Grade 1

Music Reading Railroad

Students will learn to read quarter notes, rests and repeat signs using a traditional folk song.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Music Education)

By Melissa Vincent.

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America, a home for every culture

In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students explore how various cultures have contributed to making the United States the unique and diverse country that it is today. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Music Education and Social Studies)

Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Music from across America

To develop their listening skills, students use worksheets to record their impressions about the music they hear from across America. In addition to learning about musical instruments and the geographic and cultural context of music, children are encouraged to think about and express their personal responses to music. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Music Education)

Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities