Find Brenton and Freddie’s Home Town The Bus Driver will take us on a journey to Darien, Georgia, to meet our first singers, Brenton and Freddie. Use page SG5 and help the students do the following: Locate your home town. Locate Brenton and Freddie on the map in Darien. Complete the activity. PDF Downloads SG5…
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Lesson 1: Learning “Kneebone Bend”
Aim: How can we explore call and response while learning “Kneebone Bend”? Summary: Students learn the song “Kneebone Bend” exploring call and response song form through singing, hand gestures, and movement. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, Musical Explorers Student Guide Time Required: 40 minutes (two 20-minute activities) Standards: US 1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1,…
Lesson 2: Exploring “Move Daniel”
Aim: How can we explore a steady beat and rhythmic patterns through the song “Move Daniel”? Summary: Students learn the song “Move Daniel” exploring the rhythmic pattern played by the stickman. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, Musical Explorers Student Guide, chart paper with rhythmic pattern symbols, paper towel rolls, markers and/or crayons. Standards:…