BioMusic
Author: | Debra Hall & Crystal Patillo |
Level: | Elementary School |
Content Area: | Science, Music |
Author: | Debra Hall & Crystal Patillo |
Level: | Elementary School |
Content Area: | Science, Music |
There are many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers emerging from the field of BioMusic.
Through evaluating information in books, interviews and on the internet, learners will identify several career possibilities in the field of BioMusic research.
National Science Education Standards
Content Standard A: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Content Standard E: Science and Technology
Content Standard G: History and Nature of Science
Goal 8: The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts. (National Standard 8)
Goal 9: The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture. (National Standard 9)
One week project based assignment, or can be divided up into sections to correspond with the lessons being taught throughout the unit.
Book Secrets of Sound: Studying the Calls and Songs of Whales, Elephants and Birds
Ask students what kinds of science or music careers are there in the field of BioMusic? Record careers on a chart.
Read the book Secrets of Sound: Studying the Calls and Songs of Whales, Elephants and Birds. Discuss the different types of jobs that BioMusic scientists have.
Have students research a BioMusic scientist and write a brief report on the career. Include animals studied, where the research is being conducted, how the scientist collects data, what are the benefits and challenges to the career.
Create a display board and present projects to class.
Rubric for project research and presentation.