LEARN NC

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

Goal 9

The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

Objective 9.01

Identify the style or genre of aural music examples from various historical periods and cultures.

Resources aligned to this objective

Native American music: Two North Carolina tribes
In this lesson plan, students will listen to songs from two North Carolina tribes. Students will learn about the music through listening, analyzing, singing, moving, and playing instruments.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Music Education and Social Studies)
By Merritt Raum Flexman.

Lesson plans on the web

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