LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 6

The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

Objective 6.04

Identify visually and aurally a variety of instruments, including many orchestra and band instruments, and instruments from various cultures.

Resources aligned to this objective

Exploring the Families of Instruments
Students will learn about the families of instruments and conclude the lesson by constructing a model instrument from one of the families studied.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Music Education)
By Leslie Cothern.

Lesson plans on the web

Brass instruments and pitch
This lesson, one of a multi-part unit from ARTSEDGE, provides students with an opportunity to create a “brass” instrument. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Music Education, Visual Arts Education, and English Language Arts)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts