Music Hour

Music Hour

Theme: 

Objectives:

  • To raise cultural awareness trough music

Suggested time needed: 60 Minutes

Group Size: 25 -35

Materials needed:

  • Music from different countries / cultures

Description of the Tool:

Step 1: Choose an hour during the day when students are performing basic tasks and play music from a specific culture.

Step 2: Start asking the students if they recognize from which country this music is coming

Step 3: Engage with students by asking them how the music sounds to them, what it reminds them of, and what they think the lyrics mean within the context of when and where it was created.

Notes to facilitators:

Note 1: Be sure to choose songs that have age-appropriate content