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Which subject	Music
What topic	Instruments of the orchestra
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Instruments of the Orchestra

Objectives

• To identify and categorize the main instruments of the orchestra.
• To understand the role of each instrument within the orchestra.
• To develop listening skills through identifying instruments by sound.
• To engage in group discussions about the orchestra and its composition.

Materials

• Projector or smartboard for presentations
• Audio clips of orchestral music highlighting different instruments
• Pictures or models of various orchestral instruments
• Worksheets for categorizing instruments
• Whiteboard and markers
• Homework assignment sheets

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Subject

Music

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Music, specifically focusing on understanding musical instruments, their families, and their roles in orchestral settings.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Topic	5 mins	Briefly introduce the instruments of the orchestra. Explain what an orchestra is and its components.
2	Instrument Families	10 mins	Discuss and categorize instruments into families: Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. Use visual aids.
3	Listening Activity	10 mins	Play audio clips of various instruments. Students identify instruments by sound, discussing their role in the orchestra.
4	Group Discussion	3 mins	Facilitate a brief discussion on which instruments students found interesting and why.
5	Worksheet Activity	2 mins	Distribute worksheets for students to identify and categorize instruments learned during the lesson.
6	Homework Explanation	1 min	Explain the homework assignment: research one orchestral instrument and prepare a short written report to be submitted next class.

Homework

Students will research one orchestral instrument of their choice. They should prepare a written report that includes the following:

• The history of the instrument
• Its role in the orchestra
• Any notable pieces of music featuring the instrument

This homework will be submitted in the next class, and there will be no presentations required in front of the class.

Assessment

• Participation in class discussions
• Completion and understanding of the worksheet activity
• Quality of the homework report submitted in the next class.

Lesson script