P4C - Music themed

Here is a lesson plan with stimulus and resources covering the theme of music. The resources can be used as a stimulus for P4C (Philosophy for Children) lessons or to structure a class discussion.

The lesson encourages the children to look at different sounds and to place them on a line between Musical and not musical. The children will use their reasoning skills to explain to their peers why they believe the certain point e.g. the bagpipes rather than bird song should go at a certain point on the concept line.

The stimulus is intended to guide the children to a discussion on music and our perception.

Also included is a link to a video showing a video which will generate the question, "What is music?"

The activity will support the children to improve their critical thinking and discussion skills in a fun way. The themes are easy to access for students of all ages as their moral topics make them relevant for children (or adults) with a range of life experiences.