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 9.04

Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.

Resources aligned to this objective

Folklife
Students will learn North Carolina folklore, traditions, war activities, local legends, superstitions, food preparation traditions, art, songs and dances which are unique to the area.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Music Education, Visual Arts Education, and Social Studies)
By Carolyn Early.

Lesson plans on the web

Ellington, music, and color
This series of lessons encourages students to explore the work of Duke Ellington, the composer whose name is synonymous with Swing, Jazz, and the Big Band Sound. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Music Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center-ArtsEdge