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Music, Language Arts, Health, Life Science/Music
Joni Wolff
Aqua Tunes
5th, 6th

Objectives

1. Review the material already presented in homeroom class
2. Compose new words for familiar tunes
3. Gain an appreciation of the many ways the body uses water

Standards Addressed

1. Integrate music and other curriculum reinforcing classroom work
2. Improvising and composing words to already familiar tunes
3. Add instruments

Copies or overheads of tunes found on pages 69-70 of Aqua Tunes - see "Project Wild" Curriculum Guide Book pages 66-70

Time Requirement

Prep: 15 minutes; Activity: 2 - 25 minute periods

Procedure/ Outline

Home classroom has already prepared background information on how the body needs water. 1) Class sings Aqua Tunes, pages 67-70. 2) Page 70 - Create rap rhythms suggestions 3) Review background pages 66-7 to add new words to a familiar tune 4) Students get into groups and make up new words to tune of own or rap of own. 5) Perform for class presentation

Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions

None

Assessment

If able to do above activities at 80% proficiency

Other Comments

None