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Asian-Pacific Heritage Month : Kpop - I LOVE KPOP!

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Empathy through Music (an SEL lesson)

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Introduction to Digital Composition: Roll-a-Song

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Video Game Music - History, Mood, & Composition

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Video Game Music - History, Mood, & Composition

By A Sound Mind

If you're looking to excite and engage your students, this week long unit on video games is sure to do it. This unit will walk students through the history of video game music, talk about why it's different from pop music, and end with students

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Computer Science - Technology

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Video Files, Google Apps

$9.99

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Rap vs Poetry: A Musical Literacy Unit

By A Sound Mind

Engage students with this week-long unit that combines hip hop, poetry, and rap music. Based on both the 5th & 7th grade ELA standards as well as Music Anchor 11, this unit weaves discussion, analysis, games, and projects together in a fun and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Google Apps

$6.99

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Introduction to Podcasting: A Digital Music Unit

By A Sound Mind

There are 4 main units in their course and that move from simply introducing podcasts to creating and publishing your own. It's intended for use with Google Classroom or other online platforms and is perfect for at-home or remote learning. Full of

Subjects:

Music, Computer Science - Technology, Other (ELA)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activboard Activities, Google Apps

$11.99

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Pop Music Production: A Comprehensive Digital Music Unit

By A Sound Mind

There are 3 main projects and over half a dozen stand alone lessons to provide context and clarity. It's intended for use with Google Classroom or other online platforms and is perfect for at-home or remote learning. Full of video tutorials, screen

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Other (Music)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Projects, Unit Plans, Google Apps

$13.49

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A Listening Walk : Spring Sounds

By A Sound Mind

Spring has sprung, and let's put on our listening ears and see what we can hear! Coupled with the text "A Listening Walk" (not included) get students listening to and engaged in the world around them. Use it as part of literature, as a great tie

Subjects:

Science, Literature, Spring

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Centers

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Asian-Pacific Heritage Month : Kpop - I LOVE KPOP!

By A Sound Mind

My kids are krazy for K-pop! What a better way to celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month than with a fun and engaging lesson about one of the newest and most popular types of music in the world: K-Pop! K-Pop is short for Korean Pop music

Subjects:

Music, Asian Studies, Dance

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Video Files

$3.99

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Sound Waves for Kids: A STEAM Lesson

By A Sound Mind

Combine science & music as you explore the amazing world of sound. Combing NGSS Science and NAfME music standards, these engaging activities will cover 2+ periods as you cover sounds, vibrations, and pitch. Using a variety of quick low-prep

Subjects:

Science, Music, Other (Music)

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Centers

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Dia de los Muertos: A K-2nd Cultural Lesson

By A Sound Mind

For Hispanic Heritage Month or Halloween consider tying the Mexican holiday "Dia de los Muertos" to your curriculum. The Day of the Dead has many similarities to the more popular Halloween, but is uniquely and culturally different. My K-4 students

Subjects:

Spanish, Music, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Songs

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Independent Music Activities w/ Coco

By A Sound Mind

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the music of the movie Coco. Learn about the amazing music and rich vibrant culture in the movie through fun activities and authentic sources. Originally used as classroom centers, it has been adapted for both

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Video Files

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Halloween Music Activities Bundle

By A Sound Mind

Get Spooky this year with this fun bundle of Halloween activities and have your class howl with joy! A great value; this collection of my favorite games, songs, activities, videos, and worksheets that I've used over the years and have continually

Subjects:

Music, Halloween, For All Subjects

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$4.99

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Spring Music Unit

By A Sound Mind

Spring has sprung, this music unit is perfect students grades preK - 2nd. Explore Spring and all the sounds with tons of great songs, games, and activities. Perfect for a music teacher or any classroom teachers! Fits in with NAFME or Common Core

Subjects:

Science, Music, Spring

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$2.99

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Music Business w/ Chance the Rapper

By A Sound Mind

This lesson talks about how artists make money with their music. Is streaming a shortcut to success? Explore these topics through the artist Chance the Rapper, using his music, videos, interviews, podcasts, articles, and more. Engage students with

Subjects:

Music, Business, Black History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Video Files

$1.99

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Asian-Pacific Heritage Month - #DoTheHaka - Traditional Maori Dance

By A Sound Mind

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and celebrate with this amazing lesson on the traditional Maori dance, the Haka! Great for getting your class up and moving, students love the choreographed movements, the loud lyrics, and sticking out

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Music, Dance

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Songs, Cultural Activities

$2.99

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Empathy through Music (an SEL lesson)

By A Sound Mind

This lesson promotes Social Emotional Learning with a focus on the difficult concept of "Empathy." Using music, videos, and pop culture references it makes the topic approachable and engaging for students of almost any age. The lesson flow has a

Subjects:

Music, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$2.99

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Native American Heritage Month: Social Studies Unit (w/ music)

By A Sound Mind

UPDATED November 2021. I recently updated this lesson to include more relevant information, additional videos/podcasts, and more contemporary (recent) links and news items. I also broke the main video into 3 parts (each focusing on just one issue)

Subjects:

Native Americans, Music, Thanksgiving

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

$6.99

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Lego Loops & Rhythms Unit

By A Sound Mind

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME when you use Legos in the classroom! This engaging and enlightening unit introduces and covers a wide range of topics from loops and ostinatos to rhythm and composition.More info

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Other (Music)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

$4.99

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Fast Food Rhythms: a delicious introduction to notation

By A Sound Mind

This Fast Food Rhythm Unit is a delicious introduction into reading and writing notation. With fun, easy to learn songs & a music menu project students will be able to jump right into the material. Whole body movements, AABA patterns, syllable

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Songs

$2.99

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Pete the Cat Musical Activities

By A Sound Mind

It seems like Pete the Cat is in everyone's classroom library! Engage your students with these 3 fun musical activities. The make great back to school activities or are great for carpet time and morning meetings. Each story features a read-aloud as

Subjects:

Reading, Music, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Songs

$1.99

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John Henry: Rails & Tall Tales - A Musical History Unit

By A Sound Mind

John Henry is an American Folk Legend and is the perfect entry point into topics like "Tall Tales" and "the American Railroad." Students will love learning about these topics through musical & rhythm activities, engaging videos, and easy to use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Black History Month

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

$7.99

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Native American Heritage Month - Song & Activity Bundle

By A Sound Mind

I wanted to bundle and share some of my favorite activities and songs that I use around Thanksgiving & during Native American Heritage Month. This 3 lesson bundle provides cultural & historical context about the songs and tribes through

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Music, Thanksgiving

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Songs

$2.95

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I'm a "jack of all trades" and master of some. Music Teacher at an inner-city school in Chicago for 5+ years. Middle School English Teacher in S. Korea for 4 years. Kindergarten Teacher for 2 years! --------- Guitar and Ukulele lessons on the side! I blog too! ---> http://asoundmind.edublogs.org/

MY TEACHING STYLE

Project-Based, Student driven. Fosters high-intrinsic motivation in the learner, by using materials that are interesting and relevant to their lives. Moving music education forward by using tech and addressing the rapid changes in the industry.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Graphing, Science, Social Studies, Native Americans, World Languages, Spanish, Japanese, Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Business, Character Education, Physical Science, Short Stories, Asian Studies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Dance, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, End of Year, Phonics, African History, Classroom Community