A collection of 6 fact file writing frames - one for each of the key brass instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, and harp. Writing frames include 6 prompter questions with lines underneath to help students structure and focus their fact file. There is space to provide an image. Prompter questions focus around key features of the instruments and their sound, history of the instruments, description of the instruments, then finish with more reflective questions, encouraging children to think creatively and form opinions. This resource is a great example of cross-curricular working, allowing students to develop knowledge on a specific topic whilst furthering their literacy skills in a proactive fashion. It combines student’s critical thinking with creative thinking and knowledge-based learning.

Two cut and activities focused around comparing and ordering string instruments based on their pitch (high to low) and size. Answers provided on a separate sheet.

True or false quiz about string instruments. Questions cover instrument names, key features of string instruments and how they make a sound, and string instrument history as well as key facts about material and structure. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great plenary activity to assess student learning. Great cross-curricular activity of developing literacy skills in other subjects.

Worksheet combining music and times tables. Solve the times table problems to crack the code and spell out the names of string instruments. 2 worksheets provided. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great starter or plenary activity - allows for numeracy and literacy development across the curriculum. Worksheet presented in an appealing way with a musical border.

Unscramble activity involving the names of different strin g instruments. Great activity for learning key words and their spellings. Great starter or plenary activity.

A wordsearch on string instruments and key features of string instruments. Wordsearch involves 14 different words. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great plenary or starter activity. Great for learning key words and their spellings. Presented in an appealing way with a musical border and some images.

**Lesson four in a 6-part unit of work on musical instruments and instrumental families. ** This lesson covers the string family. HOWEVER This lesson can work as a stand-alone teaching resource for introducing students to string instruments and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the lesson series The aim of this unit of work is to enable children to learn about music and musical instruments without the requirement of any specialist music teacher, prior musical knowledge, or practical music resources like instruments. This lesson covers the string family. The following topic areas are covered in the lesson: recap of instrumental families, introduction to string family and string instruments, walk-through of individual string instruments, comparing string instruments. The violin, viola, cello, double bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, and harp are discussed in this lesson. The lesson is structured as a detailed presentation. Questions are asked throughout to help engage students’ attention and allow them to have an active part in their learning. Activities are also involved in the lesson to help students consolidate their knowledge. Activities include the following: mind map activity poster-making/ advertising activity written fact-file activity creative design activity The presentation has 36 slides. Depending on the needs of the pupils and length of the lesson, this lesson could be broken-down into 2 or 3 separate lessons. If breaking the lesson into 2, I would recommend commencing lesson 2 from ‘comparing string instruments’. If breaking the lesson down into 3 separate lessons, I would recommend commencing lesson 2 from the walk-through of individual string instruments, and lesson 3 from ‘comparing string instruments’. Colour is used throughout to aid memory. Animations and transitions are used throughout to engage attention but they are used subtly so as to not become overwhelming or overstimulating.

A collection of 6 worksheets on brass instruments. Each worksheet aims to utilise different skills and draw upon different curriculum areas. Worksheets include: Times table activity Wordsearch Cut and stick Fact file writing Unscramble True or false quiz Answers are given for each worksheet where appropriate. Worksheets cover: different brass instruments, description of those instrument, how they make their sound, history of the instruments. These worksheets would be best used in conjunction with the also available resource The Brass Family Lesson however they can also be used as standalone resources or in conjunction with other schemes of teaching.

A collection of 6 fact file writing frames - one for each of the key brass instruments: trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, baritone, and french horn. Writing frames include 6 prompter questions with lines underneath to help students structure and focus their factfile. There is space to provide an image. Prompter questions focus around key features of the instruments and their sound, history of the instruments, description of the instruments, then finish with more reflective questions, encouraging children to think creatively and form opinions.

Two cut and activities focused around comparing and ordering brass instruments based on their pitch (high to low) and tube length.

True or false quiz about brass instruments. Questions cover instrument names, key features of brass instruments and how they make a sound, and brass instrument history as well as key facts about material and structure. Answers provided on a separate sheet.

Worksheet combining music and times tables. Solve the times table problems to crack the code and spell out the names of brass instruments. 2 worksheets involved. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Worksheet presented in an appealing way with a musical border.

Unscramble activity involving the names of different brass instruments. Great activity for learning key words and their spellings. Great starter or plenary activity.

A wordsearch on brass instruments and key features of brass instruments. Wordsearch involves 12 different words. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great plenary or starter activity. Great for learning key words and their spellings. Presented in an appealing way with a musical border and some images.

A collection of 10 worksheets on woodwind instruments. Five different activities involved in the worksheets. Factfile writing Wordsearch Word unscramble True or False Quiz Times table coding sheet Fact files: Five fact file writing frames are provided in total; one for each of the following woodwind instruments - flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. The fact file writing frames are structured with subheadings to guide student’s ideas. The worksheet works to promote student’s ability to research independently and transfer their research into their own words as well as organising their ideas… Wordsearch: wordsearch covering 12 key words regarding woodwind instruments. Answer sheet provided. Great for helping with spelling. Word unscramble: Focus on the five main woodwind instruments; flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone. True or False Quiz: 12 question quiz on the woodwind family. Answer sheet provided. Times table coding sheet: combining skills of times tables and woodwind instrument knowledge. Students solve the times table sums to crack the code and spell out the names of woodwind instruments. Worksheets could make great starter or plenary activities, or in the case of the writing frames - great inner-lesson activities. Worksheets work well in conjunction with the woodwind family lesson presentation, also available. Worksheets are presented in an easy-to-read, appealing format with a musical border and large text.

**Lesson three in a 6-part unit of work on musical instruments and instrumental families. ** This lesson covers the brass family. HOWEVER This lesson can work as a stand-alone teaching resource for introducing students to brass instruments and does not need to be used in conjunction with other lessons in the lesson series The aim of this unit of work is to enable children to learn about music and musical instruments without the requirement of any specialist music teacher, prior musical knowledge, or practical music resources like instruments. This lesson covers the brass family. The following topic areas are covered in the lesson: recap of instrumental families, introduction to brass family and brass instruments, walk-through of individual brass instruments, comparing brass instruments. The trumpet, trombone, French Horn, euphonium, baritone, and tuba are discussed in this lesson. The lesson is structured as a detailed presentation. Questions are asked throughout to help engage students’ attention and allow them to have an active part in their learning. Activities are also involved in the lesson to help students consolidate their knowledge. Activities include the following: mind map activity hot-seating/interview activity poster-making/ advertising activity written fact-file activity Creative design activity The presentation has 43 slides. Depending on the needs of the pupils and length of the lesson, this lesson could be broken-down into 2 or 3 separate lessons. If breaking the lesson into 2, I would recommend commencing lesson 2 from ‘comparing brass instruments’. If breaking the lesson down into 3 separate lessons, I would recommend commencing lesson 2 from the walk-through of individual brass instruments, and lesson 3 from ‘comparing brass instruments’. Colour is used throughout to aid memory. Animations and transitions are used throughout to engage attention but they are used subtly so as to not become overwhelming or overstimulating.

Worksheet combining woodwind instruments/music and times tables. Coding based activity where numbers are assigned letters. Students must calculate the times table sum to work out the letter and spell out the names of different woodwind instruments. Times tables up to 12X covered.

A true or false quiz based on facts about woodwind instruments. 12 questions in total. Where an answer is false, students are encouraged to write the true answer next to the question. Answers provided on a separate sheet. Great starter or plenary activity or way to make an informal assessment.