Number: MU.5.H.1
Title: Through study in the arts, we learn about and honor others and the worlds in which they live(d).
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Music
Grade: 5
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| MU.5.H.1.1: | Identify the purposes for which music is used within various cultures. |
| MU.5.H.1.2: | Compare and describe the compositional characteristics used by two or more composers whose works are studied in class. |
| MU.5.H.1.3: | Compare stylistic and musical features in works originating from different cultures. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.5.H.1.In.a: | Identify the purpose for which specified music is used within various cultures. |
| MU.5.H.1.In.b: | Identify similarities and differences between styles and features of music produced by different cultures. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.5.H.1.Su.a: | Recognize the purpose for which specified music is used within various cultures. |
| MU.5.H.1.Su.b: | Recognize similarities or differences between styles or features of music produced by different cultures. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MU.5.H.1.Pa.a: | Recognize the purpose of specified music. |
| MU.5.H.1.Pa.b: | Recognize similarities or differences in musical compositions. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plans
| Name |
Description |
| The Star-Spangled Banner Singing Competition: | In this integrated lesson, students will discuss the Star-Spangled banner as a symbol of the United States and review audience etiquette during its performance. Students will engage in being judges of the Star-Spangled Banner Singing Competition where they will define criteria to critique others’ performances. |
| Connecting Digital Music Making to the Declaration of Independence: | Students will listen to a variety of patriotic songs and identify instruments that are commonly associated with patriotic music. They will be assigned a section of the Declaration of Independence to read and choose a pre-recorded musical loop of instruments to go along with their sentence in this integrated lesson plan. |
