My store, Newtonlab specializes in music lesson resources and school assemblies / presentations. And, in case you’re wondering, I named my store Newtonlab because I had a black Labrador called Newton who would sit at my feet when I was working at home.
My store, Newtonlab specializes in music lesson resources and school assemblies / presentations. And, in case you’re wondering, I named my store Newtonlab because I had a black Labrador called Newton who would sit at my feet when I was working at home.
World Oceans Day
Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean
8th June
Assembly / Presentation
Key Stages 3 to 5
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Oceans are the lifeblood of Earth and humankind. No matter how far from the shores we live, oceans affect our lives and the lives of our families, friends and communities. With every breath we take, every drop we drink, we are all connected to the oceans.
Our planet depends on the vitality of the oceans to support and sustain it and yet our oceans face major threats as a result of human activity; global climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species and a dramatic decrease in ocean fish stocks.
This age-appropriate presentation aims to;
• Raise awareness around the importance of oceans for all life forms
• Highlight the major threats our oceans face
• Encourage numerous discussions/debates around our planet’s oceans
• Ask students to consider what they can do to support and help Earth’s oceans
This can be used as a stand-alone assembly or as part of your World Oceans Day activities.
Comprising of a;
• 37-slide PowerPoint presentation
• Detailed accompanying script
• Music accompaniment
• Relevant prayer
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Pulse, Rhythm, Listen and Repeat
1 Unit of 6 Music Lessons
Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2
You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit.
In this unit, pupils partake in a range of fun, rhythmic activities which focus on developing listening and responding skills. It can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have.
It requires a small selection of percussion instruments a metronome and/or an online metronome. The resources are not prescriptive; simply use the percussion instruments that you have.
In this practical-based unit, pupils will develop;
• Confidence
• Creativity
• Improvising and composing skills
• Instrumental knowledge
• Listening and responding skills
• Musical terms knowledge
• Performance skills
• Teamwork skills
This unit includes;
• Clear and concise detailed lesson plans
• Step-by-step instructions
• Numerous hints, tips and advice
• Suggestions for further learning
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Terms of Use - These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
The Piano – Exploring and Experimenting
4 Music Lessons
Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2
You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this unit.
The piano can be a great teaching tool. Even if you can’t play it, there are numerous lessons to be learned from this amazing, underrated instrument. So go find this abandoned piece of furniture, get out your polish and duster and let’s learn!
In this fun practical-based unit, pupils learn;
• How a piano works
• That the piano can make lots of different sounds
• How a piano is dismantled
• What the inside of a piano looks like
• The names of parts of the inside of a piano
This unit includes;
• Clear and concise detailed lesson plans
• A range of practical exercises
• Numerous hints, tips and advice
• A question-and-answer plenary presented as a 30-slide PowerPoint quiz with answers
• Suggestions for further learning
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Terms of use - These resources are solely for use in school or with home-schooling. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
Composers Quiz and Word Search
Suitable for Key Stage 4 students.
How secure are your GCSE students with their knowledge of composers?
These activities reinforce the names of a range of composers, the countries they come from and the musical periods they belong to.
This resource is in two parts. Part one requires students find the composers hidden in the word search and link him to his country also hidden in the word search. Words are placed forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally. Part two asks them to place each composer into their correct music period(s); educational and fun!
It will support your delivery of the GCSE Music syllabus.
Great for a lesson, a homework task or as supply work.
Product has been set out so you can print back-to-back in order to save trees and printing budgets!
This pack includes;
• A composer and their country word search and quiz
• A composer and their musical period(s) quiz
• All answer keys
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Terms of Use
These resources are solely for use in school. They may not be shared with third parties or used commercially.
Listening and Responding
Canon in D major – Pachelbel’s Canon
Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2.
Two listening and responding to music activities, that encourage pupils to focus, listen and respond.
They are ideal as starter activities or stand-alone sessions.
Can be delivered to a small group of pupils, or as many as you have.
You do not have to have a musical background to deliver them.
These activities focus on Listening, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition this unit will aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus, language, imagination, creativity and confidence.
This resource includes detailed step by step delivery instructions, a recording of Pachelbel’s Canon, numerous examples of pupils’ responses, a selection of additional information to choose from, a video clip link to a performance, a range of discussion topics and a set of related images presented through PowerPoint.
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Preparing to Sing
Tongue Twisters
Suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2.
The aim of these fun-filled activities is to develop children’s listening skills and improve alliteration, pronunciation, diction and vocal technique. Pupils learn why it is important to warm-up voices and one technique for doing so.
It can be delivered to one pupil or as many as you have.
This resource will support your delivery of the National Curriculum for Music. The musical activities in this pack focus on Listening and preparing to sing, (National Curriculum for Music 2013). In addition the activities aid the development of a range of wider skills including focus and performance.
You do not have to have a musical background to deliver this.
This resource is in two parts. Part one lists tips for beginners and part two has forty different examples of tongue twisters. The pack includes a colourful power point slide for each tongue twister.
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