Description
Teaching Music Across History is an exceptional tool for educators, designed to enhance students' understanding of how music and the arts mirror our culture and how historical events have influenced our civilization and traditions. The resource includes reproducible student pages, simplifying lesson preparation while keeping students engaged and facilitating straightforward assessment. Additionally, the accompanying CD features listening examples from renowned Classical composers, reinforcing the lessons effectively. By fostering critical and higher-level thinking skills through innovative, ready-to-teach methods, this curriculum supports students in achieving item 9 of the National Standards for Music Education, which emphasizes the relationship between music, history, and culture. Teaching Music Across History not only deepens students' appreciation of history and heritage but also allows for seamless integration of historical context into music instruction, making learning both essential and enjoyable for grades 2 to 6.
