Around the World Music Activities Sub Plans Projects Musical Instruments Culture

Include music and multicultural fun in your classroom! **DIGITAL AND PAPER INCLUDED**

Around the World Music with BONUS Christmas and Holiday Music Activities!

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Music Around the World Unit - Common Core Aligned!

Great Activities for 3rd-7th Grade and Around the World Units!

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Students will learn over 30 different musical instruments from Japan, France, India, Spain, Brazil, Mali (West Africa), Uganda (East Africa), Russia, and Italy! There are video links included to see the instruments in action!

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***DON'T LEAVE OUT these countries in your music study! - Music Around the World Unit II! Music Around the World is back.. with all new cultures and sounds! Don't leave out Mexico, China, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, USA, Hawaii, and the U.K.

This unit includes- Read and learn pages with scan video clips!, what I learned recall pages, exploring musicians/instruments/songs homework pages, listening activities, test your knowledge activities, and flashcards for the classroom!

Instruments covered in this resource:

Japan - Dadaiko, Chindon Taiko, Kakko

Uganda & Mali {East & West Africa} - Djembe, Ngoma, Balafon

Italy - Cello, Mandolin, Accordion

India - Pungi, Veena, Kamaichi

Russia - Domra, Balalaika

Brazil - Timbales, Berimbau, Afoxe'

France - Flutina, Bugle, Hurdy-Gurdy

Spain - Castanets, Maracas, Bandurria

BONUS RESOURCES - Listen & Color Christmas & Holiday Music Around the World:

Japan - Silent Eve サイレント・イブ

South Africa - Sizalelwe Indodana

Italy -Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle

Mexico - Los Peces en el Río

China - Gōng Xi Gong Xi (New Year)

Table of Contents:

Overview of Musical Instrument Categories………………4

Music of Japan – Read and Learn………………......…….5

Music of Japan – What I learned – Recall.………………..6

Explore Music of Japan Homework……………………......7

Music of Mali & Uganda – Read and Learn…………….…………....8

Music of Mali & Uganda – What I learned – Recall…………..……..9

Explore Music of Mali & Uganda Homework………………………..10

Music of Italy – Read and Learn……………….…........…..11

Music of Italy – What I Learned – Recall………….……….12

Explore Italian Music Homework……………………...........13

Music of India – Read and Learn…………………………..14

Music of India – What I Learned - Recall…….…………...15

Explore Music of India Homework……………………...….16

Music of Russia – Read and Learn…………………...……17

Music of Russia – What I learned – Recall………………...18

Explore Russian Music Homework…………………….......19

Music of France – Read and Learn…………………….......20

Music of France – What I learned – Recall………………..21

Explore French Music Homework…………………………..22

Music of Spain – Read and Learn……………………….....23

Music of Spain – What I learned – Recall………………….24

Explore Spanish Music Homework………………………....25

Music of Brazil – Read and Learn…………………………..26

Music of Brazil – What I Learned – Recall………………....27

Explore Brazilian Music Homework………………………...28

Turn the Music Up! – Exercise…………………………..…..29

Test Your Knowledge – Instruments………………………..30

Test Your Knowledge Writing Page……………………...…31

Test Your Knowledge Answer Key………………………….32

Classroom Cards………………………………………….33-40

Thank You Page…………………..………………….....……41

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