Find Yacouba’s Hometown Melody now takes us on a journey through New York City, New York to meet our next singer, Yacouba. Using SG36, help students do the following: Find Melody on the New York City Subway. Find Yacouba in Manhattan, a borough of New York City. Complete the activity. PDF Downloads SG36 ↓ Download…
Aim: What musical patterns can we hear on the kora in “Kele faba?” Summary: Students listen for musical patterns on the kora and sing along to the chorus of “Kele faba.” Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, markers or crayons Time Required: 30 minutes (three 10-minute activities) Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.3, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9…
Aim: Where can we find patterns in the lyrics and movement of “Wawanko?” Summary: Students learn the lyrics and movements for “Wawanko.” Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio Time Required: 20 minutes (two 10-minute activities) Standards: GGA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.3, MK-2GM.4, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.2, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.5, MGK-2.6 Vocabulary: call and response, fable…
