Open Court Theme:

Grade 6 - Beyond the Notes


Comprehension Questions:

What Is Orchestra by Jessica Alvarado

The Nightingale by Jessica Alvarado

Aida by Jessica Alvarado

Ray and Mr. Pit by Jessica Alvarado

The Man Who Wrote the Messiah by Jessica Alvarado

Concept Question Board:

Online Concept Question Board Using VoiceThread by Alice Mercer

Favorite Unit Literature:


Integrating Technology:

Powerpoint Lesson Plans by Charlene Liao

Garageband Project: Instruments of the Orchestra

Lesson Plans:

Music Lesson Plans

Learning Math with Music

Links for Research:

Books About Music for Kids

Dallas Symphony Orchestra for Kids

Orchestra Music, Fun & Games!

Play Music.org

Medieval and Renaissance Instrument Guide

National Music Museum

New York Philharmonic

Strings in the Mountains: Moguls to Mozart

The Internet Piano Page - Hear Classics

The Music Room: Online Music Resources

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Lesson Plans

Sound Junction

Powerpoints:

Powerpoints & Lesson Plans by Charlene Liao

What Is An Orchestra by Perfeilia Zohnie

The Nightingale by Perfeilia Zohnie

Aida by Perfeilia Zohnie

Aida by Carol Harms

Sound of Flutes by Perfeilia Zohnie

Sound of Flutes by Carol Harms

Ray and Mr. Pitt by Perfeilia Zohnie

Ray and Mr. Pitt by Carol Harms

Beethoven Lives Upstairs by Perfeilia Zohnie

The Man Who Wrote Messiah by Perfeilia Zohnie

Submit Resources:

Submit Resources

Unit Opener Ideas:

More Unit Opener Ideas New!

Webquests:

Musical Era Webquest

The Quest for a new World Instrument

I Want to Play in the Orchestra!


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