Week of 1/17-1/20

Third grade began looking at composition techniques in the Classical era by listening to Haydn's "Surprise Symphony" and noticing the repeated, singable patterns. They then wrote a short phrase and found three ways to repeat it, each slightly different, exploring theme and variation. They turned in their Timeline project (details below). The assignment can still be turned in Monday with one point subtracted (which can be made up with extra credit stated in the assignment description).

Second grade was able to see an actual cello as well as a violin. They reviewed the answers to their Strings worksheet and moved to a song played on orchestra strings.

Kindergarten review labeling piano keys and first grade reviewed labeling staff notes. Both explored the Woodwinds family, with pictures, demonstrations and coloring. Both also began work on Spring concert songs.

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Classical/Enlightenment Era Music Assignment
DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th

You must choose an event in our Enlightenment/Classical Timeline (events are printed on the back of this sheet as well) to research and complete a small activity to show what you learned.

• Pick an event
• Read an article, read a section of a book, or watch a video of said event to learn a little bit about it
• Complete one of these three activities to show what you learned:

1. Write a brief paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your event and what you learned from your source
2. Draw a detailed picture (helpful diagrams are good too) of your event
3. Schedule a time to meet with me and briefly talk about your event and what you learned

For all three of these options, students must include the name/link to their source(s).

To get the 3 points, a student must complete the above, with detailed work showing facts gathered and turned in on time.

Late work will have a point subtracted every class it is not turned in.

FOR THE STUDENT WHO WANTS MORE
To get extra credit (up to a full 4 points in both content and participation) a student may complete more than one activity, or simply expand on one of them (example: a full essay instead of a paragraph, or an extra detailed/informative drawing)
For extra Depth of Inquiry credit, students can answer the question: how does this event reflect the Enlightenment Era? What about it - facts, events, people - makes it important enough to include in a Timeline describing this time in history?  In short, why should we care about this?

PARTNERS/GROUPS
Students who work in groups of three or more are required to do TWO of the three activities!

Students are responsible for their own grade. If you choose to work with others and then change your mind, I will not grant a time extension. The project is due on the 19th.
Things to consider: if you are working with a partner or group, how will you work together over the weekend? Discuss this before class ends!
 
Historical Events in the Classical Era
(The links below are just a suggestion for a good resource for each event)

1748 Montesquieu writes about the "separation of powers" in his book The Spirit of Laws. http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Separation_of_powers

1751-1772 The first encyclopedia is published in France
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Encyclopédie

1775-1783 The American Revolutionary War
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War

1776 Thomas Paine writes "Common Sense" http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Common_Sense_(pamphlet)

1776 The Declaration of Independence is written http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence

1776 The Wealth of Nations is written by Adam Smith. It looks at division of work, following self-interest, and freedom of trade.
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/The_Wealth_of_Nations

1789 The French Revolution
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/French_Revolution

The "symphony" becomes invented: a sonata for orchestra http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/sy/Symphony
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Symphony

1782-1815 The Napoleonic Wars
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars

1770 James Cook discovers Australia (he also discovered New Zealand and later Hawaii)
http://schools-wikipedia.org/wp/j/James_Cook.htm

1804 The invention of the steam train
http://www.dkfindout.com/uk/transport/history-trains/

1804 Lewis and Clark begin their journey exploring the Louisiana Purchase
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition
http://lewisclark.net

1818 Mary Shelly writes Frankenstein
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Frankenstein

Week of January 9-13

This week, both second and third grade continued developing their sight-reading skills for treble notes both vocally and on instruments, as well as writing treble notes in their books and on boards. First grade continued exploring "Teddy Bear," this time with a focus on melody. Kindergarten reviewed labeling piano keys and writing rhythms.

Third grade started their timeline project for the Classical music era. A paper detailing the activity has been passed to them, and I have pasted it below. This assignment is due Thursday, January 19th.

Second grade had a scavenger hunt to learn about the String family and third grade worked on their Timeline project. First grade and Kindergarten also explored the String family, with a storybook, listening, and movement.

Men's Chorus began this week! We did exercises to develop good choral vowels and began to learn one of our pieces: Elijah and Joshua.

Classical/Enlightenment Era Music Assignment
DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th

You must choose an event in our Enlightenment/Classical Timeline (events are printed on the back of this sheet as well) to research and complete a small activity to show what you learned.

• Pick an event
• Read an article, read a section of a book, or watch a video of said event to learn a little bit about it
• Complete one of these three activities to show what you learned:

1. Write a brief paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your event and what you learned from your source
2. Draw a detailed picture (helpful diagrams are good too) of your event
3. Schedule a time to meet with me and briefly talk about your event and what you learned

For all three of these options, students must include the name/link to their source(s).

To get the 3 points, a student must complete the above, with detailed work showing facts gathered and turned in on time.

Late work will have a point subtracted every class it is not turned in.

FOR THE STUDENT WHO WANTS MORE
To get extra credit (up to a full 4 points in both content and participation) a student may complete more than one activity, or simply expand on one of them (example: a full essay instead of a paragraph, or an extra detailed/informative drawing)
For extra Depth of Inquiry credit, students can answer the question: how does this event reflect the Enlightenment Era? What about it - facts, events, people - makes it important enough to include in a Timeline describing this time in history?  In short, why should we care about this?

PARTNERS/GROUPS
Students who work in groups of three or more are required to do TWO of the three activities!

Students are responsible for their own grade. If you choose to work with others and then change your mind, I will not grant a time extension. The project is due on the 19th.
Things to consider: if you are working with a partner or group, how will you work together over the weekend? Discuss this before class ends!
 
Historical Events in the Classical Era
(The links below are just a suggestion for a good resource for each event)

1748 Montesquieu writes about the "separation of powers" in his book The Spirit of Laws. http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Separation_of_powers

1751-1772 The first encyclopedia is published in France
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Encyclopédie

1775-1783 The American Revolutionary War
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War

1776 Thomas Paine writes "Common Sense" http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Common_Sense_(pamphlet)

1776 The Declaration of Independence is written http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence

1776 The Wealth of Nations is written by Adam Smith. It looks at division of work, following self-interest, and freedom of trade.
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/The_Wealth_of_Nations

1789 The French Revolution
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/French_Revolution

The "symphony" becomes invented: a sonata for orchestra http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/sy/Symphony
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Symphony

1782-1815 The Napoleonic Wars
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars

1770 James Cook discovers Australia (he also discovered New Zealand and later Hawaii)
http://schools-wikipedia.org/wp/j/James_Cook.htm

1804 The invention of the steam train
http://www.dkfindout.com/uk/transport/history-trains/

1804 Lewis and Clark begin their journey exploring the Louisiana Purchase
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition
http://lewisclark.net

1818 Mary Shelly writes Frankenstein
http://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Frankenstein

Week of January 5-6

Welcome back everyone! Our first week of music was very short. Second grade reviewed class procedures while exploring instrument "families," while first grade explored rhythm dictation with the song "Teddy Bear," and also began learning their Song of the Month: The Camptown Races. Kindergarten had a half-length lesson where they played a game, reviewed class procedure, and learned their Song of the Month: Apples and Bananas (which was perfectly timed since they are learning vowels in their classroom).