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Music History, Botany
Justine Rasch
Tunes In Time(visit by Native America Flutist Keith Bear)
4ht- 6th Grades



Objectives

1. Music made on instruments made of natural materials.
2. Appreciation for Native American music.
3. Story telling with their instruments
4. Will create instrumen

Standards Addressed

None

Materials Needed

Sticks, stones, bamboo, decorative materials, paint sticks, water pails, bottles with water, pedal guitar

Time Requirement

Prep: set up for visiting artist

Procedure/ Outline

Warm up: prepare instrument making and decorating supplies and materials.
Activity I: Listen to Keith Bear and make flutes.
Activity II: Create new instruments such as a Beaver Slap in water pail, B**** R**nter/Musical Rasp. 
Wrap-up: Videotape performance for others to view

Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions

Other native people's instruments form Africa, South America, etc., with guest performer/speaker

Assessment

Create instruments and perform with them

Other Comments

This could be very fun for all - especially creating more water-based instruments, etc

   

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