Two examples of different pitch (singing) Paul Robson and Diana Danrau from Queen of the night. There is a suggested activity for the children to compose with instruments. They could try their voices if you like. I have edited these videos so they get to the good 'bits quickly. For some reason, the children were entranced by them ! The web addresses are for the full length versions and original sources

As part of the topic Conflict, we looked at the rhythm and melody at the beginning of Mars. The children then copied this music and created a small piece of of their own It was very simple, yet effective. Instructions as to how to given. Part two helps children to describe the mood of the music and then examine their reaction to it.. Sound bites included in the Power Point 1 There is a section which helps pupils with the design of their reviews. Part 3 looks at pitch in more depth. See web page for original source

Write your own Celtic rap as inspired by the BBC’s horrible histories. Worksheet and video Lyrics for the rap with sound bites to aid learning. Finding suitable tempo. Listed Learning objectives I have included the video as some schools are not allowed to access You Tube.The web-link is to the original source

First part of the Assembly- the children have to guess which language is used to say hello Second part -a chant from Sing up with audio guide It can be done in Assembly from scratch as it needs a leader (yourself ) and an echo- the children. Third part - A humorous poem about an early morning greeting SOUND WILL WORK WHEN THE FILE IS VIEWED IN SLIDE SHOW MODE Web-link to original source

Video with sailors singing 'What shall we do with the drunken sailor?' Guitar chords and diagrams on the words A min and G Illustrations and lyrics on the PowerPoint. Children never seem to tire of this song ! Fits in with the Pirate theme The web address is for the original source In the premium section, I have mp3s for another version of Drunken sailor which has parts for the children to play along to.

The PowerPoint looks at the Glenn Miller and Vera Lynn's music. Included are 2 videos and the website to full length original videos.

The prosperity of the Vikings. The raid on Lindisfarne. Drama lesson about the monks and their vows of silence The link is to a video describing the preparation for the journey

Slide show about the dragon fly and small booklet entitled 'Who am I '. Children have to suggest questions which will lead their 'audience ' to the answer Dragon fly.

An opportunity to hear ( embedded files ) the barrel organ playing melodies we associate with the circus. Plenty of opportunity to move to the music. The file lends itself to adaptation but you will lose sound if you delete the slide with sound on. The modern version of Nelly the elephant-is included The PowerPoint is a stimulus to creating music and moving. Elephant poem and a worksheet for an information text about the circus. Would appreciate feed back. The Moscow state circus PPT contains maps, information and images from a geographical point of view. Feedback appreciated

What are artefacts?. Photographs of artefacts. What purpose they served. Quite a lot of information. Please edit as you see fit. Feedback appreciated

Photos of artifacts and questions about school 50 years ago.

PowerPoint showing various artists' interpretation of movement. Video - The stick figure technique The original source video is on the web link

A collection of landscapes by various artists and a focus for discussion

A collection of different styles o the painting of fruit.

A collection of paintings by the quirky artist who enjoys making faces from vegetables. Ideas for follow up lesson

Examining plant parts Comparing them to others What do they need

What characteristics do humans and animals share?

Science leaf classification. Drawing school grounds Rousseau Shape colour .

Images of the rainforest and-where the animals live.

A first look at texture in music. Using flags as a stimuli, children build up layers of sound.