USC Aiken School of Education Lesson Plan Format

Candidate Name: Elayna Hatchell

Lesson Title: Native Americans in the US
Subject Area(s): Social Studies and Music
Grade Level(s) Second Grade
Date: 4-22-18
Duration: 30-45 mins
Standards: Standard 2-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural contributions made
by people from the various regions in the United States.

2-4.3 Recognize the cultural contributions of Native American tribal groups, African
Americans, and immigrant groups.
Music Standard 2: The student will improvise, compose, and arrange music within specified
guidelines

Learning Objective: After listening to different Native American songs, students will be able to create their
own music with at least three different rhythmic patterns.
Essential Question(s): How did Native American music influence today’s music? What is a rhythmic pattern?
Number of Students: 23
Evaluation / Students will do simple listen and recall beats with the teacher, while the teacher checks for
Suggested Assessments: understanding with a checklist.

*Attach a copy of all Students will demonstrate a four beat pattern with their instrument, while the teacher checks
assessment sheet(s) to for understanding with a checklist.
your lesson plan. Include
any rubrics, checklists, Students will perform their written music while the teacher looks for at least three different
rating sheets, scoring rhythmic patterns.
guides, etc. that will be
used.

Accommodations Help, as needed, when constructing instruments

Student Learning

and/or
Diversity for

Modifications for
Special Needs
Differentiation

Grouping Individual, then whole group

Materials/Resources: Corn, paper towel rolls, oatmeal bins, toilet paper rolls, macaroni, beans, tape, beads,
pencils, paper, examples of Native American music
*Attach a copy of all
handouts to your lesson
plan.
Educational Technology: Links to music

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Pedagogical Strategies:
Procedures:
Structure the lesson
according to your
instructor’s prescribed
instructional model (e.g.
Learning Cycle, The E’s,
Gradual Release, etc.).
Include time estimates for
each phase of your lesson.
Provide a detailed
description of the lesson’s
step-by-step procedures in
chronological order.
Include:
1) Launching the lesson
with a strong opening
2) One or more
opportunities for student
exploration
3) Direct teaching
4) A meaningful closure
Formative assessment/
comprehension checks
should be embedded
throughout the lesson.
Safety Considerations:
Follow Up:
Reference(s):
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What are you going to do to achieve your learning objective? Check all that apply.
☒ Hands-on Activity ☒ Manipulatives ☐ Modeling
☐ Graphic Organizer ☒ Lecture ☐ Guided Practice
☐ Thinking Map ☒ Drawing/Artwork ☐ Brainstorming
☐ Small Groups ☐ Mnemonic Device ☒ Movement
☐ Think-Pair-Share ☐ Game ☒ Music
☐ Interactive Read Aloud ☐ Web Quest ☐ Video
☐ Reading Workshop ☐ Inquiry Stations ☐ Roleplay
☐ Writers Workshop ☐ Problem-Based Learning ☐ Journal Writing
☐ Other:
The teacher will begin by asking the students to listen to a beat that she does, and have the
students repeat it. The teacher will demonstrate different beat patterns, and check for
students understanding. The teacher will then have the class listen to different Native
American music, and have them reflect on what type of instruments they may hear, or what
kind of beats that they hear.
The students will be given the choice to create different types of instruments that reflect
Native American instruments (drums, corn shakers, etc.) The teacher will assist with making
these.
After the students have created their instruments, the teacher will ask the students
to pair up with a student who created a different instrument. If there isn’t enough,
groups of three will be created.
The teacher will ask the students to create a simple four beat rhythm. The teacher will
demonstrate what a four beat rhythm is, and model several different beats.
The students will then be able to collaborate creating their simple beat that they will later be
able to use in their final piece. The teacher will go around, and check for students
understanding. The teacher will assist those students who may be having trouble.
After students have been met with by the teacher, the teacher will instruct the students to
create a short song with at least three different rhythmic patterns. If students would like to
create more, they will be allowed. The students will be given at least 20 minutes or more,
depending on how the students are doing, to complete this task.
The lesson will close with a small write up of their experience. Students will explain why
they think music was important to the Native Americans, and will share their feelings about
creating their own piece of music, as well as their challenges.
Be careful when using materials, be mindful of others around you, use personal space when
needed
Continue onto African Americans
Albertson, M. (2013, November 06). Interactive lesson plan on Native American music with
2 craft projects: For elementary and middle school children. April 22, 2018
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