| Program Description: | Students make a Latin shaker instrument called "ganza" in Brazil. Common household construction materials and simple tools are provided. Kids work together in pairs. Bob leads them to play Latin rhyth... Read more
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| Cost Per Student: | $10 |
| Available to Grade(s): | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Program Can Serve: | Phy. Education, Music, Visual Art |
| Art Form: | Music |
| Curriculum Focus: | Science, Math |
| Program Type: | Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: | Alignment |
| # of Visits: | 1 |
| Length of Visit: | 45 min |
| Program Format: | In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Info: | In-school Performance intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. (More than one grade level can be serviced per day.) |
| Availability: | All Year |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: | 96 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: | yes |
| Meeting Method: | Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: | Durable shaker containers and secure tops; Shaker contents; Tools; Video of a Brazilian drumming and dance performance; Handout for teachers with a glossary of STEAM terms. |
| Materials School Provides: | Six-foot tables; SmartBoard or DVD player with television monitor. |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: | Access for setup at least 30 minutes before start time; Minimum of 15 minutes between classes. Any available space is appropriate. |
| Program Learning Objective: | I CAN: construct a musical instrument with simple tools and common household materials; create joyful rhythm patterns; follow directions; feel proud and successful; be enthusiastic about attending sch... Read more
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| Additional Notes: | Teachers are given a handout with a glossary of STEAM terms. As a follow-up to the workshops, teachers engage kids to play the shakers in music classes and performances, and to decorate them. |
| Parent Engagement Opportunities: | Six adult family members and caregivers are welcome to attend, and to construct their own shaker. They'll take away ideas and skills to enjoy playing music together with kids at home, and to decorate ... Read more
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