MsNerdWood
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Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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I have taught piano for over 20 years and have been teaching middle school music and homeroom for over a decade. I studied music at university, and I have always been part of band. While at university I took chemical engineering courses for fun!
I developed the Grade 6 and Grade 8 lessons for TVO. This is for all teachers across Ontario to use to teach music if they choose to do so. It was an awesome learning experience and a lot of fun!
I am a level 1 Google Certified Teacher as well :) and love to incorporate technology into my teaching practice.
I have my Bachelor of Music, my Bachelor of Education and my Masters of Education in Digital Technologies and a bunch of additional qualifications course from primary to senior level. I guess you could say I enjoy learning!
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Music Bucket Drumming Unit: Street Beats
Street Beats: A Complete Bucket Drumming & Rhythm Unit (UPDATED)Whether you have experience teaching music or not, this unit is for you! Have a small budget (or no budget) for teaching music? Street Beats is designed to help you make meaningful, engaging music with your students using very little equipment — buckets, sticks, and found objects. This is the newly revised and updated version of my original Bucket Drumming Unit, which I taught for over a decade with Grades 6–8 students. Every year,
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Also included in: Music Bucket Drumming: Street Beats Unit and Companion Slides
Music Bucket Drumming: Street Beats Unit and Companion Slides
A Complete Bucket Drumming Unit + Companion SlidesWant a true pick-up-and-go bucket drumming unit with everything done for you? The Street Beats Bundle includes both the fully revised unit and the Companion Slides for PowerPoint — giving you lessons, assessments, and all teacher talking points in one discounted package. Why Choose the BundleNo-prep teaching – project the slides and teachClear Minds On / Action / Consolidation lesson formatStudent-friendly learning goals on every lessonDiff
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Music Bucket Drumming Unit: Street Beats-Companion Slides
Already have the Street Beats Bucket Drumming Unit (or the original Bucket Drumming Unit)? FOUND HERE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Music-Bucket-Drumming-Unit-2738457These Companion Slides turn the unit into a true no-prep experience. What Are the Companion Slides?These slides are designed to run the unit for you. They include: All teacher talking points written outStudent-friendly learning goalsVisual rhythm supportsDiscussion promptsClear pacing for every lessonYou can project t
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Also included in: Music Bucket Drumming: Street Beats Unit and Companion Slides
Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts
Fairy Tale Scenarios This is a 3 part individual/group assignment where groups (of 4-6) are given a problem based on a well known fairy tale where students have to write and perform their solution to the problem. Students will write out a monologue individually and as a group will write the body of the script. After the groups have resolved their problem, each group member will have a chance to reflect on how their character feels after the resolution of the problem. This activity would be app
6th - 8th
Creative Writing, Drama, Writing
Also included in: Fairy Tales And Monologues Bundle
A Bucket of Fruit Salad - A Bucket Drumming Composition for Grade 6-8
Looking for a fun, engaging, and low-prep bucket drumming activity that students actually love? A Bucket of Fruit Salad: A Bucket Drumming Composition for Grade 6-8 is a creative, hands-on music composition lesson for Grades 6, 7, and 8 that turns rhythm into something students can say, see, and play. In this lesson, students use fruit names to create an original bucket drumming composition. Each fruit word represents one beat, and the syllables within the word show how the beat is divided into
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Graphic Scores Unit
Looking for a way to have some fun while learning music? Look no further. This Graphic Scores Unit will have your students exploring how to represent sound using graphics and composing in no time! There are 3 main lessons included in this unit, however, the last lesson will likely take 6-8 lessons to put together and perform. This unit is one I have used with my own students so I know how much fun they have with it! The great thing with graphic scores is you don't really need any instruments to
4th - 8th
Art, Music, Music Composition
Elements of Music: Escape Room
Hello Music Maestros! Are you ready for a musical adventure for your students like no other? If so, gather your pitch-perfect pals and let's dive in! Imagine an enchanting music academy where something extraordinary has happened. The Elements of Music have vanished! Without them, the musical universe is in chaos. But fear not, task your students with recovering these stolen Elements and restore harmony to the world of sound. Have some fun in your music classroom today with an Elements of Music t
6th - 9th
Art, Instrumental Music, Music
Classical Music Escape Room
Welcome to MsNerdWood's Classical Music Escape Room!Want to introduce your students to the Classical music era in a fun and engaging way? Need a supply teacher activity? I've got you covered! Introduce your students to the elegance and refinement of the Classical music period with this engaging and interactive escape room activity! Ideal for grades 6-8, this escape room will immerse your students in the world of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven (and more) while they work together to solve challenges
6th - 8th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Fairy Tales And Monologues Bundle
This Bundle Includes:-Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts -Fairy Tales And Monologues Part 2 Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language ArtsThis is a 3 part individual/group assignment where groups (of 4-6) are given a problem based on a well known fairy tale where students have to write and perform their solution to the problem. Students will write out a monologue individually and as a group will write the body of the script. After the groups have resolved their
7th - 10th
Drama, English Language Arts, Writing
Music:Getting To Know You Questionnaire & Ideal Music Classroom(Back to School)
This is a great back to school activity to get to know your students in music class: Music: Getting To Know You Questionnaire and Your Ideal Music Classroom (Back to School Activity). The questionnaire is a chance for you to get to know your students and their experiences in music. I use this for grade 6-8. The second part of this activity is for students to design their ideal music classroom.
Typically I pair this activity with my Apple Curator Assignment which can be found here:
https://w
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music
Plant and Animal Cells with iCell : An Interactive Way to Learn About Cells
This package can be used in conjunction with the free iCell app (by Hudson Alpha), which is available for iPad and Android, as well as mobile devices. Note: the iPhone app is not as advanced as the iPad app as it only gives basic definitions of cell organelles. The app is a 3D interactive way for students to learn about plant and animal cells. You can move the cell around to see where the different cell organelles are located and click on the organelles to read basic, intermediate, or advanced,
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
Mystery At The Theme Park Escape Room
Are you looking for a fun activity to help build collaboration skills while having some FUN? Need a Fun Friday activity as your students lose their engagement through the week? Need an activity with very little prep? Looking for something digital? Then look no further! Mystery At The Theme Park is a video based Escape Room activity that is played with a YouTube Video (approximately 20 minutes) and answers are submitted on a Google Form. Students will have to watch the video, listen to the story,
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Character Education, Classroom Community
Baroque Music Escape Room
Welcome to MsNerdWood’s Baroque Music Escape Room! Want to introduce your students to the Baroque music era in a fun and engaging way? Need a supply teacher activity? I've got you covered. Transform your music history lessons into an unforgettable adventure with this engaging escape room activity, designed specifically for grades 6-8. Perfect for regular and substitute teachers alike, this escape room introduces students to the wonders of the Baroque era, making music history fun and exciting.
6th - 8th
Art, Instrumental Music, Music
Fairy Tale And Monologues Part 2
Are you ready to unleash the creativity of your students? If so, you’ve found a great activity! Welcome to an enchanting world of drama activities designed to captivate and inspire your middle school or high school students! This engaging bundle features ten thought-provoking scenarios rooted in classic fairy tales, encouraging students to explore themes of identity, decision-making, and self-discovery. From Cinderella's modern twist to Snow White navigating the realms of social media, each scen
6th - 10th
Drama, English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Fairy Tales And Monologues Bundle
Making The Band
This project is designed for students to create their own original artist/band and to market their newly formed artist(s). It is appropriate for middle school students (grad 6-8) and is always a crowd pleaser! Students submit a band/artist portfolio which includes a profile about their artist/band, a concert poster, album cover art, and a jingle. The jingle can be performed using an instrumental track to a piece that they enjoy. Included are some examples of products that they could write a jin
6th - 8th
Music, Vocal Music, Writing
Apple Music Curator Playlist Assignment - Great for Back to School!
This package includes 4 tasks to get your students thinking about their musical choices.
What Is Included:
Task 1: Create Your Apple Playlist
Task 2: Descriptive Paragraph About Your Playlist
Task 3: Cover Art Design
Task 4: Reflection Questions (Equity and Inclusivity)
Rubric
I typically give this assignment out at the beginning of the school year to get to know my student’s taste in music. It takes between 4-6 periods to complete and is appropriate for grade 5-8.
Please note: This assig
5th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Writing
Let's Dance: An Introductory Lesson in Dance Education
So you have to teach MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE...and you're FREAKING OUT...and wishing you had taken up your parents on those dance lessons that they offered you when you were a kid...and you DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Look no further! Having danced my entire childhood I have a strong passion for dance education and I have put together a resource to get you started in teaching dance in grades 6-8. Included in this resource is: -A worksheet including important dance vocabulary (includes answers) -A
6th - 8th
Dance, Physical Education
Music Wordle: 46 Music Based Wordles (with optional hints)
Are you looking for something fun and different for your students? Maybe you need some extra activities for early finishers...well look no further! Entertain your class while integrating music and language with Music Wordle! This resources includes 46 Music Wordles that you can assign to your students or play together as a class. You could even hold a competition to see who can solve each Worldle first! There is lots of flexibility on how you can use this resource. I created this in Google Shee
5th - 10th
Music, Other (ELA), Other (Performing Arts)
Seasonal Town Development Math Project - Geometry - Lines and Angles
Are you looking for a fun way to assess angles, lines, using a protractor to draw angles, and angle relationships? Then look no further! This fun math activity provides students with an opportunity to be an Urban Planner. They will use list of instructions to create their own Seasonal Town (Falling Leaves Town, Winter Wonderland Town, Spring Showers Town and Summer Sun Town). Each project has the same set of instructions but the street names are different to reflect the appropriate seasonal to
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.5
, 8.G.A.1b
, 8.G.A.1c
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Elements of Music: Vocabulary Mystery Word Match
Are you ready to introduce (or reintroduce-let’s face it, we all know they forget from year to year) your students to the captivating world of the Elements of Music? Then you’ll enjoy the Elements of Music Vocabulary Mystery Word Match Activity! This engaging lesson is designed to help students familiarize themselves with some essential music vocabulary associated with the elements of music in a fun and interactive way. We all know that students generally love games so they’ll enjoy the gamifica
6th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
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About the store
Experience
I have taught piano for over 20 years and have been teaching middle school music and homeroom for over a decade. I studied music at university, and I have always been part of band. While at university I took chemical engineering courses for fun!
I developed the Grade 6 and Grade 8 lessons for TVO. This is for all teachers across Ontario to use to teach music if they choose to do so. It was an awesome learning experience and a lot of fun!
I am a level 1 Google Certified Teacher as well :) and love to incorporate technology into my teaching practice.
I have my Bachelor of Music, my Bachelor of Education and my Masters of Education in Digital Technologies and a bunch of additional qualifications course from primary to senior level. I guess you could say I enjoy learning!
Teaching style
Whether I am teaching music, math, or science, I like to provide students with opportunities for hands on learning that is fun and engaging.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Check out my work for TVO (click on the music section). This is the grade 6 link: https://tvolearn.com/pages/grade-6-the-arts
Here is the grade 8 link: https://tvolearn.com/pages/grade-8-the-arts
Please check out my research published through the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
"iPad Implementation in the Middle School Classroom: The Teachers' Perspectives"
http://hdl.handle.net/10155/499
My own education history
Queens University - Bachelor of Music
York University - Bachelor of Education
University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Masters of Education
Basic Qualifications:
Primary
Instrumental Music (Junior, Intermediate)
Intermediate Mathematics
Senior Instrumental Music
AQ Courses:
Special Education Part 1
Honours Specialist - Music
Principal Qualifications Part 1
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