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 aural examples of music from various historical periods and cultures.

Resources aligned to this objective

Lesson plans on the web

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