ScienceWorks: Music and Movement (Preschool)
Young children explore science and music through pitch, tempo, beat and dynamics and learn how these blend to create music. Register today!
State of Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten, 2004
- Children develop positive attitudes and gain knowledge about science through observation and active play. (HSCOF 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.4)
- Children show a beginning awareness of scientific knowledge related to living and nonliving things. (HSCOF 4.2.1, 4.2.2)
- Children show how they feel, what they think, and what they are learning through listening, participating in, and creating instrumental and vocal music experiences. (HSCOF 5.1.1)
- Children show how they feel, what they think, and what they are learning through movement experiences. (HSCOF 5.3.1, 5.3.2)
- Children develop abilities to express themselves clearly and communicate ideas to others. (HSCOF 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.2.3)
Music and Movement Pre-visit Materials
During Your Visit to the ScienceWorks Lab students will be expected to:
- Sit in tables of 6 students and (at least) 1 adult
- Students should be prepared to give their attention to the Lab instructors when requested to “Give Me Five”
- Work cooperatively with one another at the table
- Follow the hands-on procedures just as the Lab teacher or assistant explains them
- Handle materials and equipment carefully
It is important that teachers and chaperones:
- Help to focus the students’ attention
- Assist students with the hands-on activities and experiments when necessary
- Turn off cell phones and pagers during the class
Vocabulary
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Music and Movement Post-visit Activity
Post-visit activities will help reiterate new concepts and tie the ScienceWorks Lab experience to your classroom curriculum. Below you will find a classroom activity and a list of suggested resources for further information. We hope that you enjoyed your field trip. Visit us again!
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Suggested Resources
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