60 http://www.folkways.si.edu en-us © 2007 Smithsonian Folkways Smithsonian Folkways. Lessons for grades K-12 designed specifically around lesson recordings. Find more information and download music and videos at www.folkways.si.edu. http://www.folkways.si.edu/images/podcasts/LessonPlans.jpg http://www.folkways.si.edu Smithsonian Folkways Lessons for grades K-12 designed specifically around lesson recordings. Find more information and download music and videos at www.folkways.si.edu. no http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/egypt_bedouin.pdf http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/egypt_bedouin.pdf 17 Oct 2008 Students will experience the music of the Bedouin culture of Egypt. In the listening example, they will hear two ancient traditional instruments; the rababa – a fretless stringed instrument, and the darabuka- a conical percussion instrument. Students will learn about Egyptian Bedouin music and improvised music within the structure of the ancient Egyptian art form, Shadow Puppet Theatre. Smithsonian Folkways Students will experience the music of the Bedouin culture of Egypt. In the listening example, they will hear two ancient traditional instruments; the rababa – a fretless stringed instrument, and the darabuka- a conical percussion instrument. Students will learn about Egyptian Bedouin music and improvised music within the structure of the ancient Egyptian art form, Shadow Puppet Theatre. smithsonian, folkways, egypt, bedouin, lesson, song, drum, education http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/madagascar_malagasy.pdf http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/madagascar_malagasy.pdf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:30:00 GMT Students will learn about the culture and music of Madagascar experientially through learning and performing a traditional song, both vocally and with a band. Students will experience singing in a new language as well as learn about the geography and history of Madagascar. Smithsonian Folkways Students will learn about the culture and music of Madagascar experientially through learning and performing a traditional song, both vocally and with a band. Students will experience singing in a new language as well as learn about the geography and history of Madagascar.

Recommended for grades 9-12 smithsonian, folkways, madagascar, drums, singing, education, lesson KEYWORDS http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/somalia_songs.pdf http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/somalia_songs.pdf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:30:00 GMT Students will become familiar with the music of Somalia and some of its trends and applications. Songs will provide repertoire for the students to sing and play as they gain fluency in recognizing, performing, and transcribing the pentatonic scale.

Recommended for grades 3 - 12. Smithsonian Folkways Students will become familiar with the music of Somalia and some of its trends and applications. Songs will provide repertoire for the students to sing and play as they gain fluency in recognizing, performing, and transcribing the pentatonic scale.

Recommended for grades 3 - 12. smithsonian, lesson, folkways, somalia, africa, singing KEYWORDS http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/southafrica_freedom.pdf http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/southafrica_freedom.pdf Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:30:00 GMT Learn creative musical activities related to the singing South African and the culture and performance practice behind the music. It will also allow students to explore the historical and cultural impacts of apartheid in South Africa from which these songs grew out of opposition.

Recommended for grades 9 - 12. Smithsonian Folkways Learn creative musical activities related to the singing South African and the culture and performance practice behind the music. It will also allow students to explore the historical and cultural impacts of apartheid in South Africa from which these songs grew out of opposition.

Recommended for grades 9 - 12. smithsonian, lesson, folkways, south africa, apartheid, singing, KEYWORDS http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/zimbabwe_mbira.pdf http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/zimbabwe_mbira.pdf 17 Oct 2008 Learn to play and compose music with the mbira. Explore the use of the instrument in Zimbabwe to understand the relation of music to history and culture and its ability to incite social change. Lesson includes notations, historical background, and recordings and images from Smithsonian Global Sound. Smithsonian Folkways Learn to play and compose music with the mbira. Explore the use of the instrument in Zimbabwe to understand the relation of music to history and culture and its ability to incite social change. Lesson includes notations, historical background, and recordings and images from Smithsonian Global Sound. smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, zimbabwe, mbira         http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/argentina_dance.pdf     http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/argentina_dance.pdf     17 Oct 2008             The goal of the lesson is to introduce students to two contrasting dance traditions from Argentina, the Chacarera, and the Tango. Elements of the music used to accompany both types of traditional dance will be explored.             Smithsonian Folkways             The goal of the lesson is to introduce students to two contrasting dance traditions from Argentina, the Chacarera, and the Tango. Elements of the music used to accompany both types of traditional dance will be explored.         smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, argentina, dance         http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/brazil_capoeria.pdf     http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/brazil_capoeria.pdf     17 Oct 2008             Performance videos and live recordings immerse students in this musically and visually exciting tradition from Brazil. Students learn to recognize the differences in several Brazilian musical genres.             Smithsonian Folkways             Performance videos and live recordings immerse students in this musically and visually exciting tradition from Brazil. Students learn to recognize the differences in several Brazilian musical genres.         smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, capoeira, brazil         http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/brazil_dance.pdf     http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/brazil_dance.pdf     17 Oct 2008             Immerse yourself in the lively mood of Samba and Carimbo. Learn the basic steps and dance along with the music. Identify the instruments and play along with others. Learn about the rela- tionships of Samba and Carimbo with other musics such as jazz and swing.             Smithsonian Folkways             Immerse yourself in the lively mood of Samba and Carimbo. Learn the basic steps and dance along with the music. Identify the instruments and play along with others. Learn about the rela- tionships of Samba and Carimbo with other musics such as jazz and swing.         smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, brazil, dance         http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/caribbean_beats.pdf     http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/caribbean_beats.pdf     17 Oct 2008             Learn about Caribbean peoples, languages, geographies, and values by singing and playing instruments to Caribbean music. Particular focus on Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, and St. Lucia.             Smithsonian Folkways             Learn about Caribbean peoples, languages, geographies, and values by singing and playing instruments to Caribbean music. Particular focus on Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti, and St. Lucia.         smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, caribbean 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/colombia_joropo.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/colombia_joropo.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        This lesson investigates life on the Colombian Orinoco Plains through the exploration of Joropo Music. Activities include Spanish attentive listening, cultural enrichment, and musical interaction through singing, playing and moving. 

    
    

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        This lesson investigates life on the Colombian Orinoco Plains through the exploration of Joropo Music. Activities include Spanish attentive listening, cultural enrichment, and musical interaction through singing, playing and moving. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, spanish, colombia, joropo 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/cuba_band_music.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/cuba_band_music.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will learn and perform the songs “Guantanamera,” and “Caribbean Carnival” with improvisation. Listening, analyzing and comparing traditional songs from Cuba and the Caribbean will allow students a window into the culture of these countries. 

    
    

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        Students will learn and perform the songs “Guantanamera,” and “Caribbean Carnival” with improvisation. Listening, analyzing and comparing traditional songs from Cuba and the Caribbean will allow students a window into the culture of these countries. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, spanish, cuba, caribbean 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mexico_mariachi_band.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mexico_mariachi_band.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Through this set of lesson segments, students will engage with the mariachi music of Mexico through discussing audio and video clips, listening to individual instruments within the ensemble and imitating them by ear, and through playing an arranged mariachi piece. Extensions can lead to analysis of formal elements within the music, further study of the culture from which this music originates, or contact with culture-bearing mariachi musicians.

    
    

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        Through this set of lesson segments, students will engage with the mariachi music of Mexico through discussing audio and video clips, listening to individual instruments within the ensemble and imitating them by ear, and through playing an arranged mariachi piece. Extensions can lead to analysis of formal elements within the music, further study of the culture from which this music originates, or contact with culture-bearing mariachi musicians.
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, mexico, mariachi, orchestra 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mexico_mariachi_general.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mexico_mariachi_general.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        These lessons include singing, moving, listening, and playing the song “Si no dejan” for ages levels of elementary through high school (music notations are included.) There is a general-music lesson plan built on videos from the Smithsonian Folkways for the purpose of educational experiences that lead to student learning of music and culture of Mariachi music. 

    
    

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        These lessons include singing, moving, listening, and playing the song “Si no dejan” for ages levels of elementary through high school (music notations are included.) There is a general-music lesson plan built on videos from the Smithsonian Folkways for the purpose of educational experiences that lead to student learning of music and culture of Mariachi music. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, mariachi, mexico, spanish 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mexico_son_jarocho.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mexico_son_jarocho.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
Use lively recordings and videos from celebrated son jarocho performers José Gutiérrez and Los Hermanos Ochoa to explore regional Mexican folk music and culture. Discuss poetic structure in song lyrics. Translated lyrics improve Spanish language skills

    
    

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    Use lively recordings and videos from celebrated son jarocho performers José Gutiérrez and Los Hermanos Ochoa to explore regional Mexican folk music and culture. Discuss poetic structure in song lyrics. Translated lyrics improve Spanish language skills
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, mexico, spanish, son jarocho 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/trinidad_steelband_long.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/trinidad_steelband_long.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will identify and discuss steel pans and steel and style. Students will find Trinidad on a world map. Students will play a typical rhythmic/harmonic steel band pattern and learn to play a sustained melody in steel band style. 

    
    

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        Students will identify and discuss steel pans and steel and style. Students will find Trinidad on a world map. Students will play a typical rhythmic/harmonic steel band pattern and learn to play a sustained melody in steel band style. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, calypso, steelband, trinidad 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/trinidad_steelband_short.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/trinidad_steelband_short.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Through photos, recordings, videos, and playing instruments, students will explore the steelband tradition of Trinidad and Tobago. In the first two segments, they will learn and demonstrate understanding of the basic aspects of steel band music, culture, and history. In the third segment, students will play in this style on their own string instruments. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Through photos, recordings, videos, and playing instruments, students will explore the steelband tradition of Trinidad and Tobago. In the first two segments, they will learn and demonstrate understanding of the basic aspects of steel band music, culture, and history. In the third segment, students will play in this style on their own string instruments. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, trinidad, steelband, dance 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/canada_inuit_throatsinging.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/canada_inuit_throatsinging.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will experience the music of the Inuit culture in Canada. They will hear the scales and rhythms, as well as be introduced to and eventually understand the concept of and approach to throat singing. They will demonstrate their learning by attempting their own throat singing. 

    
    

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        Students will experience the music of the Inuit culture in Canada. They will hear the scales and rhythms, as well as be introduced to and eventually understand the concept of and approach to throat singing. They will demonstrate their learning by attempting their own throat singing. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, canada, inuit, throat singing, drum 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_bluegrass.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_bluegrass.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will be introduced to American Bluegrass music and Appalachian songs through singing, listening and conversation. A number of songs will be compared leading to a conversation the characteristics of Traditional American music. 

    
    

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        Students will be introduced to American Bluegrass music and Appalachian songs through singing, listening and conversation. A number of songs will be compared leading to a conversation the characteristics of Traditional American music. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, bluegrass, usa, fiddle 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_blues.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_blues.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Learning 12-bar blues form though singing and theory provides students a medium for discussion of the blues. Students will have the opportunity to write and perform their own 12-bar Blues verses. 

    
    

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        Learning 12-bar blues form though singing and theory provides students a medium for discussion of the blues. Students will have the opportunity to write and perform their own 12-bar Blues verses. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, blues, usa, african-american 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_conjunto.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_conjunto.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Use songs and social dances from the Mexico/USA border to introduce students to South Texas people, language, location, and values. Also discuss issues such as immigration and experiences of living in the borderlands. 

    
    

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        Use songs and social dances from the Mexico/USA border to introduce students to South Texas people, language, location, and values. Also discuss issues such as immigration and experiences of living in the borderlands. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, texas, conjuto, mexico 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_georgia_sea_islands.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_georgia_sea_islands.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        In this set of lessons, students will learn about the Gullah culture in the United States. Through lessons utilizing polyrhythms and call-and-response, critical listening and language skills, musical play, vocal improvisation, and the 12-bar-blues, students will discover the rich traditions of the Gullah culture that have helped to shape our American musical culture today. These varied lessons are meant for use in a wide range of classrooms and grade levels. 

    
    

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        In this set of lessons, students will learn about the Gullah culture in the United States. Through lessons utilizing polyrhythms and call-and-response, critical listening and language skills, musical play, vocal improvisation, and the 12-bar-blues, students will discover the rich traditions of the Gullah culture that have helped to shape our American musical culture today. These varied lessons are meant for use in a wide range of classrooms and grade levels. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, georgia sea, islands, gullah, clapping, games 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_hand_clapping.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_hand_clapping.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will learn hand-clapping games from the African American tradition to learn movement, listening and rhythm skills. Explore the role of children’s games in African American culture and around the world. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Students will learn hand-clapping games from the African American tradition to learn movement, listening and rhythm skills. Explore the role of children’s games in African American culture and around the world. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, african-american, clapping, games, 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_native_american_navajo.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_native_american_navajo.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Student will learn about Navajo music while gaining a cultural awareness of the culture. Learn to sing and dance to traditional melodies as well as try your hand at composing and improvising to an American Indian Song 

    
    

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        Student will learn about Navajo music while gaining a cultural awareness of the culture. Learn to sing and dance to traditional melodies as well as try your hand at composing and improvising to an American Indian Song 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, navajo, native american, dance 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_native_american_northwest.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_native_american_northwest.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Performance traditions of Native North Americans have changed over time and been influenced by social and cultural values and by the influence of European colonizers, and two contemporary examples are used below to highlight this marked transition. 

    
    

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        Performance traditions of Native North Americans have changed over time and been influenced by social and cultural values and by the influence of European colonizers, and two contemporary examples are used below to highlight this marked transition. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, native american, usa, northwest, community 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_penn_dutch.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_penn_dutch.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        The following is a study of a musical piece of the rich cultural heritage of some of the early settlers of Pennsylvania known as the Pennsylvania Dutch. This study can be a vehicle for musical experiences through singing, notating, creating and analyzing to music. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        The following is a study of a musical piece of the rich cultural heritage of some of the early settlers of Pennsylvania known as the Pennsylvania Dutch. This study can be a vehicle for musical experiences through singing, notating, creating and analyzing to music.     
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, pennsylvania, dutch, usa, german 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_protest_songs.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_protest_songs.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Through singing and listening to famous protests songs students will learn to discuss the musical significance as well as the social and historical context of these songs. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Through singing and listening to famous protests songs students will learn to discuss the musical significance as well as the social and historical context of these songs. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, protest, usa, seeger, pete, south africa, 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_underground_railroad.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_underground_railroad.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        The following is designed for middle school orchestra (also easily adaptable to middle school general music) students including experiences in creative musical activities and the historical and socio-cultural impacts of slavery on African and American cultures. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        The following is designed for middle school orchestra (also easily adaptable to middle school general music) students including experiences in creative musical activities and the historical and socio-cultural impacts of slavery on African and American cultures. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, underground railroad, drinking gourd, slavery, usa, african american 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/thailand_guitar.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/thailand_guitar.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        The piece “Man and Buffalo (Kon Gap Kwai)” by Caravan was instrumental in effecting governmental and social change in Thailand. Musical study of the song lends itself to discussions of form, performances of ostinati and accompaniment, and improvisation of a pentatonic song/solo. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        The piece “Man and Buffalo (Kon Gap Kwai)” by Caravan was instrumental in effecting governmental and social change in Thailand. Musical study of the song lends itself to discussions of form, performances of ostinati and accompaniment, and improvisation of a pentatonic song/solo. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, thailand, guitar, protest, pentatonic 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/afghanistan_rubab.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/afghanistan_rubab.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        The Afghan Rubậb is revered as Afghanistan’s “national instrument.” Despite censorship during the Taliban rule, the rubậb has regained its prominence in the Afghan culture. Skillful performers Ustậd Mohammad Omar and Homayun Sakhi continue to perform on the solo instrument leaving “their creative imprint on the region’s musical legacy. There can be no doubt that authentic traditional music remains forever contemporary.” (Sakhi, 2005) 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        The Afghan Rubậb is revered as Afghanistan’s “national instrument.” Despite censorship during the Taliban rule, the rubậb has regained its prominence in the Afghan culture. Skillful performers Ustậd Mohammad Omar and Homayun Sakhi continue to perform on the solo instrument leaving “their creative imprint on the region’s musical legacy. There can be no doubt that authentic traditional music remains forever contemporary.” (Sakhi, 2005) 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, afghanistan, rubab, lion, solo, yemen 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_hindustani.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_hindustani.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students learn about Hindustani vocal music and rhythm using a number of Hindustani songs. By the end of the lesson students should be able to sing scales, improvise over a drone, as well as listen to and discuss Indian music 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Students learn about Hindustani vocal music and rhythm using a number of Hindustani songs. By the end of the lesson students should be able to sing scales, improvise over a drone, as well as listen to and discuss Indian music 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, india, hindustani, improvisation, drum 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_kerala.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_kerala.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Talk about the geography, language, and culture of Kerala in South India using story songs, dance dramas, and rhythms. Introduce students to specific artists and instruments important to Kerala's musical traditions. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Talk about the geography, language, and culture of Kerala in South India using story songs, dance dramas, and rhythms. Introduce students to specific artists and instruments important to Kerala's musical traditions. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, india, kerala, malayalam 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_rhythms.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_rhythms.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Introduce students to the melodic rhythms of the tabla tarang, classical drumming from India, through music and movement. Learn to improvise the jati system of vocalizing rhythms. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Introduce students to the melodic rhythms of the tabla tarang, classical drumming from India, through music and movement. Learn to improvise the jati system of vocalizing rhythms. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, india, rhythms, tabla tarang, jati 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_sitar.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/india_sitar.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will experience traditional Indian music and internalize it by moving to it. There will be an opportunity to listen to, play and dance to sitar music and ragas. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Students will experience traditional Indian music and internalize it by moving to it. There will be an opportunity to listen to, play and dance to sitar music and ragas. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, india, sitar, raga 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/comparison_oud.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/comparison_oud.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Use video and music to discover the ancient Middle Eastern stringed instrument, the oud. Discuss the history of the instrument and compare different styles of playing. Learn to identify and repeat the different rhythms. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Use video and music to discover the ancient Middle Eastern stringed instrument, the oud. Discuss the history of the instrument and compare different styles of playing. Learn to identify and repeat the different rhythms. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, oud, middle east, iraq, arabic 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/turkey_zeybek.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/turkey_zeybek.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Teach the history and geography of Turkey, focusing on the Anatolia region and Zeybek traditions. Students will learn to identify rhythmic patterns in Turkish music and Zeybek dance. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Teach the history and geography of Turkey, focusing on the Anatolia region and Zeybek traditions. Students will learn to identify rhythmic patterns in Turkish music and Zeybek dance. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, turkey, zeybek, anatolia, dance 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/japan_sakura.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/japan_sakura.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Discuss Japanese customs regarding spring and the meaning of cherry blossoms. Listen to Japanese and American versions of the same song and discuss the similarities and differences. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Discuss Japanese customs regarding spring and the meaning of cherry blossoms. Listen to Japanese and American versions of the same song and discuss the similarities and differences. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, japan, sakura, cherry, kumoijoshi 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mongolia_khoomei.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mongolia_khoomei.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Explore rural nomadic life in Mongolia and the highly impressionistic music and arts of the Central Asian steppes. Students learn to imitate sounds of the natural environment through improvised dance, instrumental performance, and throat-singing. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Explore rural nomadic life in Mongolia and the highly impressionistic music and arts of the Central Asian steppes. Students learn to imitate sounds of the natural environment through improvised dance, instrumental performance, and throat-singing. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, mongolia, throat singing, morin huur, asia, khoomei 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mongolia_morin_huur.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/mongolia_morin_huur.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will be introduced to the music of Mongolia through several activities looking into different aspects of Mongolian music. Students will be introduced to the sound of the Morin Khur (horse-head fiddle), the techniques of Khöömei (throat singing), and given an opportunity to play a traditional Mongolian song with western instruments. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Students will be introduced to the music of Mongolia through several activities looking into different aspects of Mongolian music. Students will be introduced to the sound of the Morin Khur (horse-head fiddle), the techniques of Khöömei (throat singing), and given an opportunity to play a traditional Mongolian song with western instruments. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, mongolia, morin huur, throatsinging, khoomei 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/austria_dance.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/austria_dance.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will be introduced to the concept of beats in groups of two and three. Balloons, instruments and dancing will be used to explore thisconcept using the Polka and Waltz. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Students will be introduced to the concept of beats in groups of two and three. Balloons, instruments and dancing will be used to explore thisconcept using the Polka and Waltz. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, austria, polka, waltz, dance, europe 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/comparison_polka.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/comparison_polka.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        The following is designed for elementary and middle general/classroom music students and can be easily adapted for other types of music classes. The following includes experiences in the areas of performance, dance, and socio-cultural heritage of polka music. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        The following is designed for elementary and middle general/classroom music students and can be easily adapted for other types of music classes. The following includes experiences in the areas of performance, dance, and socio-cultural heritage of polka music. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, polka, europe, comparison, dance 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/ireland_bodhran.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/ireland_bodhran.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will learn to play the bodhran accurately and with a steady beat. Learn listening, singing and dancing skill through the traditional song “Cunla.”

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Students will learn to play the bodhran accurately and with a steady beat. Learn listening, singing and dancing skill through the traditional song “Cunla.”
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, ireland, bodhran, celtic, dance 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/ireland_dance.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/ireland_dance.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Explore the world of Irish culture through playing, singing and dancing. Students will learn to differentiate styles of Irish music and start discussing the cultural context of song and dance. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Explore the world of Irish culture through playing, singing and dancing. Students will learn to differentiate styles of Irish music and start discussing the cultural context of song and dance. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, ireland, dance, jig, 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/ireland_songs.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/ireland_songs.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Explore Irish and Irish-American history and culture through song lyrics, dance, and instrument demonstrations. Follow the music and play along with melody sheets and band transcriptions 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Explore Irish and Irish-American history and culture through song lyrics, dance, and instrument demonstrations. Follow the music and play along with melody sheets and band transcriptions 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, ireland, dance, irish-american 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/indonesia_bali_gamelan.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/indonesia_bali_gamelan.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Students will learn about the music and culture of Bali, Indonesia and be encouraged and inspired to participate in their own gamelan orchestra club. In the listening activities they will hear a lot of the gangsa, a type of metallophone and the notes are struck with a hammer.

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Students will learn about the music and culture of Bali, Indonesia and be encouraged and inspired to participate in their own gamelan orchestra club. In the listening activities they will hear a lot of the gangsa, a type of metallophone and the notes are struck with a hammer.
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, indonesia, bali, gamelan, theater 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/pacific_islands_songs.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/pacific_islands_songs.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Explore the music of these Pacific islands, their instruments and their similarities with other cultures. Practice musical notation by writing down some of the melodies and rhythms; identify the type of instrument used and its meaning. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Explore the music of these Pacific islands, their instruments and their similarities with other cultures. Practice musical notation by writing down some of the melodies and rhythms; identify the type of instrument used and its meaning. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, pacific islands, fiji, samoa, conch shell, tonga 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_hawaii_music.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/usa_hawaii_music.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Discover the island cultures of the South Pacific and their musical expressions with songs, crafts, and games. Uses recordings of Hawaiian slack key guitar, rhythmic game songs from the Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea flute playing. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Discover the island cultures of the South Pacific and their musical expressions with songs, crafts, and games. Uses recordings of Hawaiian slack key guitar, rhythmic game songs from the Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea flute playing. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, hawaii, pacific islands, melanesia, papua new guinea 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/comparison_jews_harp.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/docs/lesson_plans/comparison_jews_harp.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        The Jew’s harp is played in many cultures around the world. Students learn about the different roles of a Jew’s Harp; from dance music to musical speech. Learn about the history, styles and origin of this interesting instrument. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        The Jew’s harp is played in many cultures around the world. Students learn about the different roles of a Jew’s Harp; from dance music to musical speech. Learn about the history, styles and origin of this interesting instrument. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, singing, education, jew's harp, idiophone, comparison, tuva, thailand 
 
    
    http://media.smithsonianglobalsound.org/docs/lesson_plans/nobel_voices.pdf
    http://media.smithsonianglobalsound.org/docs/lesson_plans/nobel_voices.pdf
    17 Oct 2008
    
        Listening to Voices on a World History of Violence Thinking and Yearning for Peace. 

    
    

    Smithsonian Folkways
    
        Listening to Voices on a World History of Violence Thinking and Yearning for Peace. 
    
    smithsonian, folkways, lesson, discussing, education, nobel voices, nobel peace prize, peace,