A classroom quiz is a great way to aid in student learning, provide feedback for staff about the student’s abilities and current knowledge and promote lesson attendance. This pack contains one full music quiz where learners have to guess the song title from just three pictures, this quiz focuses on the Songs (with extra points for Albums) by the amazing band MUSE. So if you know your group of learners love Rock and the MUSE band in particular, they will love this quiz! Whether used in classrooms, music clubs, or individual study, this teaching resource stimulates students’ enthusiasm for learning by combining famous artists that they know and love. A great introduction at the start of the year, or an amazing end-of-year activity. These quizzes all come with Google Slide versions to download, save and share. Moreover, there is a Powerpoint version with both the questions and answers to use at the front of the class as a group exercise. In this package: GOOGLE SLIDES™ Links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf file) QUESTION WORKSHEET (.pdf file) PRESENTATION - 3 Pictures 1 Song–MUSE Songs (.pptx PowerPoint)

Knowing the basic parts of any instrument is greatly important, it will help you converse and share ideas with other musicians. Also, it will give you a great starting point if you are wanting to learn more about popular, everyday instruments or even want to buy an instrument. This useful resource will put your knowledge to the test and covers the major elements and parts of some of the most common instruments found in modern music. See more of my teaching resources like this HERE! This resource comes in a range of different forms that can be used depending on the learning environment or location. There is a Printable worksheet (.pdf file ) that can be handed out and completed by learners. Along with a teacher PowerPoint presentation (.pptx ) that has all the answers and listed parts for each instrument. Each of these answers has animation and will move within this presentation. Moreover, there is also a Google Slides™ version that can be completed online or downloaded and saved to your own Google Drive.

This teaching resource explores exciting careers in the music, film, and video game industries, focusing on the role of Film and Television Composers. Students will learn about the skills, education, and experience needed for this creative career, as well as gain insight into a composer’s typical working day. The resource includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation with industry-relevant YouTube videos, alongside two worksheets: one where learners create a CV/resume for this role and another that walks them through a “day in the life” reading exercise. Perfect for sparking career discussions and immersing students in the world of media composition! Understanding the music industry and its diverse job roles empowers learners to explore career opportunities, develop specialized skills, and navigate the professional landscape effectively. It fosters creativity, industry knowledge, and adaptability, essential for success in this ever-evolving field. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different music professional careers and gain a better understanding of working in the modern Music Industry.

Explore the dynamic world of video game audio careers with this engaging teaching resource focused on Video Game Composers and Sound Designers! This comprehensive lesson covers the essential skills, daily responsibilities, and educational pathways needed to thrive in these roles. The resource includes an informative PowerPoint presentation and links to insightful YouTube videos featuring industry professionals. Learners can immerse themselves in a “Day in the Life” reading exercise, gaining a detailed understanding of a typical working day. Additionally, two interactive worksheets are provided: one guiding students to create a CV/Resume as if applying for this role, and another offering scenarios to practice problem-solving skills relevant to audio design. Perfect for educators looking to inspire and educate students about these exciting, creative careers in the video game industry! Understanding the music industry and its diverse job roles empowers learners to explore career opportunities, develop specialized skills, and navigate the professional landscape effectively. It fosters creativity, industry knowledge, and adaptability, essential for success in this ever-evolving field. These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different music professional careers and gain a better understanding of working in the modern Music Industry.

A classroom quiz is a great way to aid in student learning, provide feedback for staff about the student’s abilities and current knowledge and promote lesson attendance. This pack contains one full music quiz where learners have to guess the song title from just three pictures. These quizzes all come with Google Slide versions to download, save and share. Moreover, there is a Powerpoint version with both the questions and answers to use at the front of the class as a group exercise. In this package: GOOGLE SLIDES- Links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf file - Boom Learning account needed: see below for full details) QUESTION WORKSHEET-Quiz 1 (.pdf file) Music Quiz - 3 Pictures 1 Song–Pack 1-POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint)

A great end-of-term activity or a beginning-of-the-year engaging quiz to get students talking and to break the ice at the start of a new academic year. The quiz is focused on popular Bands and Artists from a wide range of popular musical genres and with appealing cryptic clues that will get the class thinking logically. See more of my teaching resources like this HERE! There is a written clue round, with additional Bonus questions, a picture round, four rounds (each with 16 questions) of emoji band clues and one round of emoji song title clues. All the quizzes come with an answer sheet for teachers/staff and can be completed altogether or broken into separate quizzes, making great value for money. These quizzes all come with Google Slide versions to download, save and share. Moreover, there is a Powerpoint version with both the questions and answers to use at the front of the class as a group exercise. In this package: GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf file) Full Quiz QUESTIONS - Printable (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 1 - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 1 - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 1 - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 2 - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 2 - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 2 - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 3 - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 3 - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 3 - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 4 - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 4 - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Emojis-Round 4 - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint) Guess the Song-Emojis-Round 1 - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Song-Emojis-Round 1 - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Song-Emojis-Round 1 - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint) Guess the Band-Written Clues-Round 1 - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Written Clues-Round 1 - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Written Clues-Round 1 - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint) Guess the Band-Written Clues-Bonus Round - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Written Clues-Bonus Round - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Written Clues-Bonus Round - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint) Guess the Band-Pictures-Round 1 - QUESTIONS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Pictures-Round 1 - ANSWERS (.pdf file) Guess the Band-Pictures-Round 1 - QUESTIONS+ANSWERS (.pptx PowerPoint)

A classroom quiz is a great way to aid in student learning, provide feedback for staff about the student’s abilities and current knowledge and promote lesson attendance. This pack contains one full music quiz where learners have to guess the song title from just three pictures. These quizzes all come with Google Slide versions to download, save and share. Moreover, there is a Powerpoint version with both the questions and answers to use at the front of the class as a group exercise. In this package: GOOGLE SLIDES - Links to Digital Learning version of material QUESTION WORKSHEET-Quiz 1 (.pdf file) Music Quiz - 3 Pictures 1 Song–Pack 2-POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint)

This massive lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of what sound is and some of the science behind how sound propagates and travels through the air. This is a massive bundle of resources, that could easily cover at least 6 to 7 weeks worth of learning, classroom exercises and practical experiments. The main presentation has over 70 slides, with embedded YouTube videos to aid and support learning. Moreover, 3 classroom exercises. Finally, there is really fun ‘general knowledge’ quizzes focusing upon the basics covered throughout the main lesson and last of all 2 excellent experiment worksheets for students to test out and learn about the science of sound first-hand. The main topics covered in detail throughout the presentation and worksheets are: What is Sound, and sound’s movement through the air Types of Waves (Longitudinal & Transverse) Longitudinal & Transverse Compression & rarefaction Propagating Medium Properties of Sound (Objective & Subjective) Frequency Sound’s Velocity/Speed Wavelength Calculating Frequency-Speed-Wavelength of Sound Period/Frequency Calculating Period/Frequency Amplitude (Sound Pressure, Intensity & Power) What are Vector & Scalar Quantities? Waveform & Spectra Overtones and Harmonics What is Timbre The presentation is more than 70 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning. The presentation come in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included. The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets (answer sheets included to aid teaching and marking) with extremely useful exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, this also comes with separate questions in the form of PowerPoint, and Google Slides. Finally, there is also a great What is Sound Quiz (PowerPoint and Boom Cards, and 2 Classroom experiments for learners to learn about the science behind sound more practically and ‘hands-on’.

Unlock the revolutionary impact of the Roland 808 with this comprehensive teaching resource, “Roland 808 - Music Technology that Changed the World.” This engaging lesson delves into the history of the iconic drum machine, exploring its pivotal role across various musical genres, from hip-hop to electronic music. Organized into four key sections, students will learn about the technology’s evolution, influential figures and companies behind it, and its transformative effects on the music industry. Thought-provoking classroom discussion questions encourage critical thinking and deeper exploration of the topic. The resource is delivered in a convenient PDF and PowerPoint format, complete with curated YouTube videos to enhance the learning experience. Accompanying the lesson are a question sheet for student engagement and an answer sheet for teachers, facilitating easy marking and support. Additionally, students can get hands-on experience by using an online version of the Roland 808 to create their own unique drum loops, making this a must-have resource for any music education setting! 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.

Introduce students to the groundbreaking impact of the Gramophone with “Gramophone - Music Technology that Changed the World,” a comprehensive teaching resource that explores how this invention transformed home music listening. Organized into four engaging sections, this lesson covers the technology’s history, key figures and companies, its immense significance, and the changes it sparked in the music industry. Students will also engage in a thought-provoking classroom discussion to deepen their understanding and reflect on the Gramophone’s influence. The resource is available in both PDF and PowerPoint formats, enhanced with curated YouTube videos for a richer learning experience. Additionally, a question sheet aligned with each lesson section and a teacher answer guide makes grading and student support easy. For a hands-on learning activity, students can use an online Roland 808 drum machine to create their own drum loops, bringing the impact of early music technology into a modern-day context. 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.

“Electric Guitar - Music Technology that Changed the World” is a dynamic teaching resource that explores the electric guitar’s profound influence on music and culture. This lesson traces the history of this revolutionary instrument, from its introduction in the 1940s to its role in defining genres like early Rock ‘n’ Roll and Blues. Students will uncover the stories of key inventors, and influential companies, and understand the technology’s industry-shaping power. Organized into four sections—technology history, major figures and companies, significance and industry impact, and a thought-provoking classroom discussion—this resource sparks curiosity and critical thinking. Available in PDF and PowerPoint formats, it includes a collection of carefully selected YouTube videos to enrich the learning experience. A question sheet for student engagement and an answer guide for teachers tosupport learning and assessment. Perfect for inspiring musicians and industry enthusiasts alike, this resource offers an in-depth look at the electric guitar’s legacy.