Songs of the Armed Forces
Date of Lesson: 10/8/09 Teacher: Evan Wettengal
Grade Level: 4-5 Subject Area: Social Studies
Time Needed: 30 min Topic: War/Military
Standards:
A.4.2 Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation
A.4.5 Sing in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of the conductor
F.4.3 Demonstrate perceptual skills by listening to, answering questions about, and describing music of various styles representing diverse cultures
I.4.1 Demonstrate audience behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed
Materials:
CD player for each group
CD with instrumentals of the theme song of each branch of the military for each group
Handouts of the song lyrics for each person
Objectives:
§ Students will learn the song of each branch of the military.
§ Students will, in groups, perform their song in front of the class.
§ Students will listen to each of the songs.
§ Students will learn one reason why military songs are important.
Context:
This lesson is used in a unit on World War II, the Vietnam War, or the War in Iraq. Students will have first learned about the different branches of the military, how they differ, how they are similar, and how they contribute to the war and to the defense of our country.
Opening:
"We have been learning all about the war and about the different branches of the military. Today we are going to learn about something the soldiers do other than fight."
Procedures:
Students will be broken into groups and each group will be in charge of either Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or Marines. Each group will be given the music and lyrics to their branch's song. Groups will be given 15 minutes to learn, practice, and (ideally) memorize their song. They will then come back together and each group will sing their song to the group. If time permits, I will teach some of the songs to the whole class.
Closure:
The lesson will end with a discussion on the purpose and importance of these songs.
Questions:
· Had you heard any of these songs before? Where?
· Why might the armed forces have these songs?
· Do we have any songs like this in our lives?
· What else do you notice? Lyrics? Melodies?
Adaptations
When splitting the groups, I will make sure that every group has at least one or two people that are a little more outgoing and will be willing to take the lead in the singing.
If there is a student that cannot hear or cannot sing, we could learn the signs for the songs and perform them in that way as well.
Date of Lesson: 10/8/09 Teacher: Evan Wettengal
Grade Level: 4-5 Subject Area: Social Studies
Time Needed: 30 min Topic: War/Military
Standards:
A.4.2 Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation
A.4.5 Sing in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of the conductor
F.4.3 Demonstrate perceptual skills by listening to, answering questions about, and describing music of various styles representing diverse cultures
I.4.1 Demonstrate audience behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed
Materials:
CD player for each group
CD with instrumentals of the theme song of each branch of the military for each group
Handouts of the song lyrics for each person
Objectives:
§ Students will learn the song of each branch of the military.
§ Students will, in groups, perform their song in front of the class.
§ Students will listen to each of the songs.
§ Students will learn one reason why military songs are important.
Context:
This lesson is used in a unit on World War II, the Vietnam War, or the War in Iraq. Students will have first learned about the different branches of the military, how they differ, how they are similar, and how they contribute to the war and to the defense of our country.
Opening:
"We have been learning all about the war and about the different branches of the military. Today we are going to learn about something the soldiers do other than fight."
Procedures:
Students will be broken into groups and each group will be in charge of either Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or Marines. Each group will be given the music and lyrics to their branch's song. Groups will be given 15 minutes to learn, practice, and (ideally) memorize their song. They will then come back together and each group will sing their song to the group. If time permits, I will teach some of the songs to the whole class.
Closure:
The lesson will end with a discussion on the purpose and importance of these songs.
Questions:
· Had you heard any of these songs before? Where?
· Why might the armed forces have these songs?
· Do we have any songs like this in our lives?
· What else do you notice? Lyrics? Melodies?
Adaptations
When splitting the groups, I will make sure that every group has at least one or two people that are a little more outgoing and will be willing to take the lead in the singing.
If there is a student that cannot hear or cannot sing, we could learn the signs for the songs and perform them in that way as well.
