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Which subject	Music
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Getting to know you
Number of lessons	6
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Course Plan: Getting to Know You - Year 2 Music

Introduction

Welcome to the "Getting to Know You" music course for Year 2 students! This course aims to explore music as a means of self-expression and connection. Through six engaging lessons, students will learn about different instruments, cultural sounds, and the importance of music in our lives. By fostering a joyful environment, we hope to encourage creativity and collaboration among peers.

Goals and Aims

• Goal: To help students express themselves and connect with their classmates through music.

• Aims:

  • To introduce various musical instruments and sounds.
  • To explore music from different cultures.
  • To encourage participation and collaboration in musical activities.
  • To foster an appreciation of music as a means of self-expression.
  • To develop listening skills and the ability to describe sounds and rhythms.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Music and Instruments

Lesson 1: All About Sounds

• Objective: Identifying and discussing different types of sounds.
• Activities:
  • Listening to different sound clips (e.g., nature sounds, musical notes).
  • Group discussions on what sounds the students like or dislike.

Lesson 2: Instrument Exploration

• Objective: Introducing various musical instruments.
• Activities:
  • Show-and-tell of classroom instruments (e.g., tambourines, xylophones).
  • Exploring sounds produced by each instrument.
  • Group activity: creating a "sound map" of their favourite instruments.

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Module 2: Music from Around the World

Lesson 3: Musical Cultures

• Objective: Learning about music from different cultures.
• Activities:
  • Listening to music from different countries (e.g., drumming from Africa, harps from Ireland).
  • Discussing how music varies across cultures and what emotions it can evoke.

Lesson 4: Create Your Own World Music

• Objective: Encouraging creativity and collaboration.
• Activities:
  • Students work in groups to create a short piece of music inspired by a culture studied.
  • Presenting their music pieces to the class.

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Module 3: Expressing Ourselves Through Music

Lesson 5: Our Emotions in Music

• Objective: Understanding the relationship between music and emotions.
• Activities:
  • Listening to music pieces and discussing feelings they evoke.
  • Drawing or writing about a happy/sad moment in their life and what music they'd pair with it.

Lesson 6: Sharing Our Musical Stories

• Objective: Building confidence and community.
• Activities:
  • Students share their emotion-related drawings or stories.
  • Class performance where students play simple rhythms together, allowing each student a chance to lead.

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Conclusion

Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to connect with their peers and express their individuality through music. By introducing diverse sounds and cultural elements, we aim to broaden their understanding and appreciation of music's role in human experience.

References

• Australian Curriculum: The Arts - Music. (n.d.). Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Retrieved from ACARA
• Gordon, E. E. (2012). Learning Sequences in Music: A Contemporary Approach to Music Learning. Chicago: GIA Publications.
• Campbell, P. S., & Scott-Kassner, C. (2006). Music in Childhood: From Preschool Through the Elementary Grades. Boston: Schirmer.
• Thodey, A. (2018). Engaging Students through Music: How to Connect with Your Class through the Arts. Melbourne: Education Publishing.

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This course plan is designed to meet Australian educational standards and aims to create a rich, collaborative learning experience for Year 2 students in music.