Category Archives: Unit 2

Unit 2: Old-Time Music with Kaia

Find Kaia’s Hometown Melody now takes us on a journey from Thunderbolt, Georgia all the way to Elkins, West Virginia to meet our next singer, Kaia. Using SG9, help students do the following: Locate Mike in Thunderbolt, Georgia. Locate Kaia in Elkins, West Virginia. Complete the activity.   PDF Downloads SG9 ↓ Download File

Lesson 1: Learning “Camp a Little While in the Wilderness”

Aim: How can we learn to sing “Camp a Little While in the Wilderness” through call and response? Summary: Students will learn to sing “Camp a Little While in the Wilderness” while learning about the style of Old Time music. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, markers or crayons Time Required: 30 minutes (three…

Lesson 2: Exploring “John Henry”

Aim: How can we understand how music tells a story through the old-time song “John Henry?” Summary: Students learn and sing expressively to “John Henry” while understanding how music can be used to tell a story. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, pencils Time Required: 30 minutes (three 10-minute activities) Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6,…