Beat It! Music, Sound, & STEM!
In this engaging lesson, students will research and design rhythm sticks. They will use them in music and PE class to exercise and create music with. This hands-on lesson incorporates multiple areas of learning and provides an opportunity to explore sound and rhythm.
Lesson Grade Level
Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LRzX_XfpWckN5tmsX6FI0FsPHBhn5q3_-czL-S-…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P4: Energy Transfer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Counting and Cardinality (CC) Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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