The interactive whiteboard resource is for key stage 1 and the PowerPoint for key stage 2. Both explore what an anthem is and when it is used. There is also a copy of the music for treble clef instruments and tablature for ocarinas. The original video is on the website indicated The flp file is quite old and I have had one person unable to open it. If this is the case, I have a resource entitled 'Then and now . Music and history for the Jubilee' You could try that instead.

Teach your children a wonderful dance! The men who worked in the diamond mines were forbidden to dance so. they invented a way to communicate by dancing in their boots! Let the children make up their own welly dance, The link is to the extended version of the gumboots interview which is the original source The last web-link is a contact for a visiting Gumboots dance troupe,

R.E A Christian Festival . An illustrated story of Easter

R.E An illustrated story of the life of St Francis

What helps Hindus and Christians pray ?

How one feels when entering a special place. The Hindu's special place is the temple

Where people from different religions go to pay homage

Images of Special places. Where is your special place ?

R.E The illustrated story of Guru Nanak

Explanation of the festival and how it is honored

A poster with clear instructions as to the writing of a newspaper report ( Viking times ) An example of a report and illustration created in Publisher.

Ideas for drama, art, movement, research and music through the topic of the Vikings and their invasion of LIndisfarne. Some pages have appropriate music for the topic embedded If you delete those pages, you may lose the sound. However the slides can be adapted to suit your needs. A backdrop is included should you wish to use it in drama Feed back greatly appreciated. Thank you.

There are more than a few lessons here! Use videos in conjunction with the PowerPoint. Recognize the features of music from different cultures Become familiar with the location Become familiar with the people Recognize the importance of myth, song and music Respond to the music Link to YouTube is for full length original versions of The Countdown kids and Waltzing Matilda. The rainbow Serpent and The Aborigines

A self running PowerPoint with embedded sound files designed to help children make a connection with music then and music now. I have had it running as children enter assembly. Those doing Ancient Egyptians loved it .There is a small booklet to record their knowledge. The music will play when in slide mode You can also use it as part of your Egyptian topic. Pleas give me feed back as it took hours to make !

Lesson - Study of flamenco and activities Containing 2 videos embedded song . Music map, information, activities hyperlink Uses the dance to generate their own music and dance Web-links to original sources Worksheet for comparisons

PowerPoint, 2 embedded music files and notation. For specialists/ non specialist. Pick which resource is best for your needs.. Movement pitch timbre listening focus Web-link to original source

L.O To develop performance skills Video, lyrics and backing track Ugly bug ball backing track embedded and you must open PowerPoint to hear it Web-link to original source

Recreate the sounds of the Rainforest. Identify the musical elements (and be able to define them) dynamics (loud and quiet); texture (Layering of sounds) Explore and discover sound makers in the environment (including own body and voice) Identify how the sounds are made The link is to the full length original version on you tube

Edit to suit your needs Contains 2 sound recordings of the Navaho. Video available for downloading Suggestions for their own chanting and a rain dance. I have edited out on the video anything which might make younger children giggly!. If you prefer to use the you tube video, view first. L.O To appreciate the music of other countries and cultures

Listen to examples of Tudor music and copy rhythms..Suitable for adapting to your needs. For specialist and non specialist . Contains music from that era as a stimuli to children's compositions. Ideas how to compose. Contains 2 videos of versions of Greensleeves and the score for ocarinas and treble clef instruments with a backing track