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Listening Skills Task - Magazine: Talk to the Body - New Wave and Punk Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“Talk to the Body” is a Post-Punk/New Wave song by the band ‘Magazine’, released in 1979. It features catchy guitar riffs, driving bass lines, and lyrics that explore themes of physical attraction and desire.
Listening Skills Task - Siouxsie and the Banshees - Carcass - Punk Rock Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“Carcass” is a post-punk song by Siouxsie and the Banshees, released in 1978. The song features haunting vocals and a driving beat, with lyrics that touch on themes of death, decay, and the struggle for survival in a harsh world.
Listening Skills Task - The Beach Boys: I Get Around - Surf Rock Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“I Get Around” is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys, released in 1964. It was written by the band’s lead vocalist and principal songwriter, Brian Wilson, and his cousin Mike Love. The song is characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and rich vocal harmonies.
Listening Skills Task - Rihanna: Umbrella - R&B Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
The song “Umbrella” was released in 2007 by artist Rihanna, it also features rapper Jay-Z and became a commercial and critical success. It features a metaphorical theme of providing protection and support for someone through the ups and downs of life, with the umbrella symbolizing this support.
History of Boy Bands - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
The History of Boy Bands lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of Boy Bands and the development of this genre throughout Pop Music history. It covers from very early “Dop-Wop” groups in the 1920s and 1930s all the way through to the modern boy bands, K-Pop and TV talent contests. The material in this resources would easily cover 2 to 3 lessons over roughly 2 weeks.
The presentation covers the development of Boy Band music and how this changed over time with a total of 27 slides. Moreover, there are over 20 embedded videos throughout the lesson linking to YouTube and providing an excellent addition to the resource.
This resource also comes with 2 classroom task worksheets that can be completed along side the lesson/presentation and integrated music links to listen through and use with the classroom exercises.
‘The presentation also come in video form to aid learning and can also be used a revision tool to help students.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – History of Boy Bands (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – History of Boy Bands - COMPRESSED(.pdf compressed quality)
PRESENTATION – History of Boy Bands - (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning.
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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WORKSHEET – History of Boy Bands - Task 1
WORKSHEET – WORKSHOP-History of Boy Bands-Task 2-Listening Skills
1970s-80s Music-Heavy Rock-FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lecture and supporting classroom resources is part of the History of Popular Music package and Full Library. It covers the rise of Heavy Rock music genres and later Metal music. The lesson/presentation comes with three classroom tasks and exercises, a really useful infographic to aid in student learning and embedded YouTube links throughout the presentation.
Covered in 1970s-80s Music-Heavy Rock:
Heavy Rock Outline
“The Beginning” of Heavy Rock styles and music
Jimi Hendrix
Developing the genre
Black Sabbath
Other Artists
The golden Age of Heavy Rock
Who Invented Heavy Rock? (YouTube video link)
What makes Heavy Rock music – all the parts
Famous Artists from Heavy Rock and Metal (with YouTube embedded links!)
Popular sub-genres of Metal
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Heavy Rock-1970s-80s Music (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – Heavy Rock-1970s-80s Music (.pdf compressed quality)
PRESENTATION – Heavy Rock-1970s-80s Music (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning.
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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INFOGRAPHIC - BRIEF History of Heavy Rock (.pdf High quality)
INFOGRAPHIC - BRIEF History of Heavy Rock (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
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Classroom Worksheet-Artists Research – TASK ONE (.pdf)
ANSWERS: Classroom Worksheet-Artists Research – TASK ONE (.pdf)
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Classroom Worksheet-Artists Research detailed essay – TASK TWO (.pdf)
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Classroom Worksheet-Heavy Rock +Metal sub-genre Research – TASK THREE (.pdf)
Bundle
History of Music: Popular Music Pre-1950 to Modern Day
Discover the captivating journey of modern popular music with our comprehensive teaching resource, ‘History of Music: Popular Music Pre-1950 to Modern Day.’ This extensive bundle is your all-in-one guide to exploring the dynamic evolution of popular music, from its early roots to the present day.
Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of engaging lesson plans, meticulously curated content, and interactive activities that are designed to make the study of music history both informative and enjoyable. Whether you’re an educator looking to enrich your curriculum or a music enthusiast eager to dive deep into the world of melodies, this resource has you covered.
Nearly all the resources come with printable worksheets and Powerpoint presentations, these also with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly using Smartboards. Furthermore, printable Answer Sheets, this saving you time with marking. Finally, most come with Google Slides versions, which you can save to your own Drive,
In this package:
Lectures (full presentations, each linking together, providing a full scheme of work for teaching).
WORKSHEETS – The majority of the lessons come with a worksheet (with teacher answers) that link with the lesson/presentation
HOMEWORK – again many of the lessons also come with additional learning research and homework tasks, also with answers sheets to support.
REVISION - These are worksheets to aid student learning and allow for revising
POSTER – some of the presentations even come with a A3 poster
AUDIO/MIDI – some of the presentation and lessons also have connected audio and MIDI examples to aid teaching.
Video (each presentation also comes in video form, used for student revision)
*History of Pop Music – FULL LIBRARY
Pre1950s Music: Tin Pan Alley, Ragtime and Swing (presentation, video, worksheet, revision notes)
Pre-1950’s Music: Blues, Jazz-Cool & Be-Bop (presentation, video, worksheets, revision notes, MIDI, audio and score)
1950’s Music: Rock’n’Roll & Rockabilly (presentation, video, 3 worksheets and answers, revision notes and terminology/vocabulary sheet)
1950-60s Music: British Invasion & Skiffle (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, revision notes and homework sheet)
1960s Music: Psychedelic Rock (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, recommending listening resource)
1960-70s Music: Ska, Rock Steady & Reggae (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, homework and revision sheet)
1970s Music: Soul, Disco and Funk (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, classroom poster and revision sheet)
1970s Music: Punk Rock (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, homework and revision sheet)
1970-80s Music: Indie Rock and New Wave (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, classroom poster and revision sheet)
1970s-80s Music-Heavy Rock (presentation, worksheets x3 and answers and Infographic)
1980s Music: Electro & Synth Pop (presentation, video, recommending listening resource)
1980-90s Music: HipHop and Rap (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, and revision sheets)
Grunge-1990s Music - FULL LESSON (presentation, video, X3 worksheets (two of these listening skills exercises), and answers)
Britpop-1990s Music - FULL LESSON (presentations, X2 worksheets, infographic and worksheet answers).
1990-2000s Music: Club Dance (presentation, video and revision sheet)
Nu-Metal-2000s Music-FULL LESSON (presentation, video, three worksheets and answers)
History of Boy Bands (presentation, video and class worksheets)
History of Rock Music - FULL LESSON
(presentation, worksheet and revision sheet)
History of Audio Technology - FULL LESSON
(presentation, worksheet and revision sheet)
Glossary of Music Technology (– FULL e-Book + Presentation)
SONY Walkman: Music Technology that Changed the World - History of Technology
This engaging teaching resource examines how the SONY Walkman revolutionized music consumption and listening habits when it debuted in 1979. This lesson explores the profound cultural and industry shifts driven by this iconic device, which made personal, portable music a reality for millions.
Divided into four comprehensive sections, the resource covers the Walkman’s history, the key individuals and companies behind its success, its monumental significance, and its transformative impact on the music industry. A final classroom discussion encourages students to critically evaluate its legacy and influence.
Delivered in both PDF and PowerPoint formats, the lesson includes curated YouTube videos to enhance understanding, along with a question sheet for student engagement and an answer sheet for teacher support. This resource is a valuable tool for educators to inspire critical thinking and explore the SONY Walkman’s groundbreaking role in music history.
Understanding the history of pivotal music and audio technologies, like the Roland 808, The SONY Walkman, the Gramophone or the first Electric guitars is crucial for appreciating their impact on various genres and cultural movements. This resource equips teachers with a structured lesson plan that highlights key innovations and figures, fostering critical discussions and creative exploration. By integrating technology into music education, students gain valuable insights into the evolution of sound.
MIDI - Music Technology that Changed the World - History of Technology
This comprehensive teaching resource explores how MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) revolutionized music creation and performance. By enabling instruments from different manufacturers to communicate seamlessly, MIDI opened up unprecedented creative possibilities for artists and producers, shaping modern music as we know it.
This lesson is divided into four key sections: the history of MIDI, the pivotal figures and companies behind its development, its transformative impact on the music industry, and its enduring significance. A concluding classroom discussion encourages critical thinking and a deeper exploration of MIDI’s influence.
Provided in both PDF and PowerPoint formats, the resource features curated YouTube videos to enhance learning. A question sheet for students and a teacher answer sheet for support and grading ensure a smooth teaching experience. Perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity, this resource offers an engaging look at one of music technology’s most vital innovations.
Magnetic Tape - Music Technology that Changed the World - History of Technology
This insightful teaching resource highlights the transformative role of magnetic tape in audio production, and how this groundbreaking technology enabled multitrack recording, revolutionizing how music was created and produced. Artists and producers pioneered innovative techniques using magnetic tape, many of which remain integral to modern music production today.
The lesson is divided into four key sections: the history of magnetic tape, key individuals and companies behind its development, its significance in shaping the music industry, and its lasting impact on production techniques. A classroom discussion encourages students to critically examine its influence and legacy.
Available in both PDF and PowerPoint formats, the resource includes curated YouTube videos to enrich the learning experience. A question sheet for student engagement and a teacher answer sheet for streamlined grading make this a valuable tool for educators exploring the evolution of music technology.
Understanding the history of pivotal music and audio technologies, like the Roland 808, The SONY Walkman, the Gramophone or the first Electric guitars is crucial for appreciating their impact on various genres and cultural movements. This resource equips teachers with a structured lesson plan that highlights key innovations and figures, fostering critical discussions and creative exploration. By integrating technology into music education, students gain valuable insights into the evolution of sound.
Bundle
Music Technology that Changed the World - Pop Music History - Growing BUNDLE
Music Technology that Changed the World - is a comprehensive teaching bundle that explores the groundbreaking innovations that revolutionized music creation, performance, and consumption. Covering iconic technologies like the Roland 808, SONY Walkman, Gramophone, Electric Guitar, MIDI, Magnetic Tape, and lots more.
This bundle delves into their histories, the visionaries and companies behind them, and their profound impact on the music industry and listening habits. Each lesson is divided into four engaging sections: the history of the technology, its key contributors, its significance, and its transformative effects on the industry. A classroom discussion question encourages students to think critically and connect these innovations to modern music.
The bundle is delivered in both PDF and PowerPoint formats, complete with curated YouTube videos to enrich learning. Question sheets for students and teacher answer sheets make assessment easy, providing a valuable resource for educators to inspire and inform the next generation of music enthusiasts.
Understanding the history of pivotal music and audio technologies, like the Roland 808, The SONY Walkman, the Gramophone or the first Electric guitars is crucial for appreciating their impact on various genres and cultural movements. This resource equips teachers with a structured lesson plan that highlights key innovations and figures, fostering critical discussions and creative exploration. By integrating technology into music education, students gain valuable insights into the evolution of sound.
Synthesizers - Music Technology that Changed the World - History of Technology
An engaging teaching resource that your learners will love, it explores how synthesizers revolutionized music by allowing artists to create virtually any sound. This lesson traces the development of the Moog synthesizer by Robert Moog and highlights its groundbreaking use by Wendy Carlos to produce Switched-On Bach, the highest-selling classical album of all time.
The resource is divided into four key sections: the history of synthesizer technology, the influential individuals and companies involved, the significance of synthesizers in reshaping music production, and their transformative impact on the industry. A classroom discussion encourages students to think critically and explore the synthesizer’s legacy.
Delivered in both PDF and PowerPoint formats, the resource features curated YouTube videos for an enriched learning experience. A question sheet and teacher-answer guide are included, making it a valuable and user-friendly tool for educators teaching the evolution of music technology.
Understanding the history of pivotal music and audio technologies, like the Roland 808, The SONY Walkman, the Gramophone or the first Electric guitars is crucial for appreciating their impact on various genres and cultural movements. This resource equips teachers with a structured lesson plan that highlights key innovations and figures, fostering critical discussions and creative exploration. By integrating technology into music education, students gain valuable insights into the evolution of sound.