Introduce young musicians to the history of and different styles of music with an inquiry-based learning activity that asks them to play detectives to determine the similarities and differences among the sheet music found at a series of four stations.

Concepts

primary source analysis, primary sources, elements of music

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Model for younger learners how to analyze a primary source document with the provided graphic organizers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires addition prep time to set up stations and collect documents, media equipment, materials, and instruments
• A complete list of required materials is included 
• Class members should have a basic understanding of rhythm and melody
• The first in a series of three related lessons

Pros

• Provides step-by-step directions
• Includes adaptations for diverse learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.1.1.a L.1.4.a L.4.1.a W.8.1.a W.9-10.1.a