Fun with Fractions K-2

Description
Students use fractions to describe what they hear and read in music and poetry.
Students use fractions to describe what they hear and read in music and poetry.
How does music improvisation and composition assist with literary comprehension?
Through movement and music accompaniment, students will explore fractions in the organization of sound.
Reinforce students’ understanding of rounding numbers through melody exploration. By creating short melodies and identifying melodic direction aurally, students work collaboratively to practice musical skills and mathematical understandings.
Through composition of word chains describing plane figures, students will develop skills and understandings in mathematics and music. Teamwork and creativity are necessary to create an interesting word chant that demonstrates understanding and identification of plane figures. Musical skills addressed include improvising, composing, listening, speaking, playing instruments, and moving.