Music-math Integrated Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students - Softcover

Song A. An And Mary M. Capraro

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981996604 ISBN 13: 9780981996608

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive connection between mathematics and world-wide cultures through 43 musical instrument designing activities and 12 music composition activities. In each activity, we provide a Background section detailing concise historical or cultural information about the origin, development or the characteristics of the musical instruments as well as music composition theory. In the Recommend Music and Musicians section, we provide musical pieces from great masters and contemporary musicians for each instrument. In the Mathematical Standard and Mathematical Concepts section, we detail the mathematics content covered in the activity matching the corresponding NCTM standards. Finally, the Activity & Questions section allows students to engage in each activity as well as discuss questions allowing students to share their ideas in groups.

Edition details

• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0981996604
• ISBN 13: 9780981996608
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150