Music+Websites

[] - Explore the science of music

[] Creatingmusic.com is a children's online creative music environment for children of all ages. It's a place for kids to compose music, play with musical performance, music games and music puzzles. Come discover fun and easy ways to make music!

[] Kids will love visiting the KidZone where they explore the world of music through animated and interactive games and learning modules presented through unique rooms and galleries.

[] The brainchild of Elizabeth Rexford, a music teacher, this virtual museum of music inventions invites educators to send digital pictures or print photos of the student made instruments. Students should also write a brief description of hot the instrument was made and how the sound is produced. The instruments are then displayed as virtual exhibits. Students may also write and submit reviews of their favorite instruments for posting on the site. Lesson ideas integration tips, and related links are available.

[] For tween-age girls – promotes media literacy and gives girls a chance to create music, edit a TV show,

[] K-12, courtesy of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Thinkfinity. Includes a wealth of resources such as comprehensive searchable databases of curriculum units/lessons and research students and articles. Plus, there are featured resources, links to standards, “this day in the arts,” and more.

[] John Kenrick provides everything from reference materials on musical theater to how to put on a show. Links to other sites as well as original materials with sample lyrics, useful for students who love to perform and those who are interested in the history of musical theater in the U.S.

[|www.sfskids.org] The San Francisco Symphony invites students to learn about music.

[|www.artsalive.ca/en/mus/musicresources/teachers.html] - the music section is a treasure trove of great resources for students and teachers. Of special interest are the printable resources, which include lesson plans, handouts, games and activities.