We meet in person every German week for 40 minutes
and we have a sing- along on Wednesdays for all classes
Who We Are
Central IDEA
We learn about ourselves and our world by studying our family history.
We sing about our family members, name them and connect them to us in relations.
INQUIRY Into
* the characteristics of a family
* the differences in family life around the world
* Comparing our daily lives with our ancestors
Activities
-Familie Lied
-Song: Wir teilen
-Song: Ich bin anders
-Song: Shalom Chaverim
-Song: Alle Kinder dieser Welt
Where we are in place and time
Central IDEA
Heroes make a difference in our lives.
We find out what makes us a hero too.
Characteristics of a hero. Creating our very own hero song.
INQUIRY Into
* personal histories, homes, and journeys
* characteristics of a hero
* the connection of heroes to our lives
Activities
-St. Martin
-St. Nikolaus
-Hero song (we write our own song)
-Bremer Stadtmusikanten
-Rhythmical (Esel, Hund, Katze, Hahn)
-Song: Von Mensch zu Mensch
How we express ourselves
Central IDEA
Cultures around the world express themselves in different ways.
We explore music from Australia and Guatemala. Find out about differences; different kinds of instruments.
We create patterns typical for the regions.
INQUIRY Into
* appreciating the artistic forms of self-expression
* the different materials, tools, and instruments used to create art and music
Activities
-Creating patterns (classwork/teamwork)
-Listening to Aborigines music (Australia)
-Listening to Marimba music (Guatemala)
-Halt das Känguru fest
-Alle Kinder dieser Welt
-Shalom Chaverim
How the world works
Central IDEA
Engineering can be used to solve problems.
We learn that everyday items (e.g. spoon) can be used as instruments and we explore how simple instruments can be used for percussion and as accompaniment for songs.
INQUIRY Into
*creating rhythm pattern for songs (spoon)
*Everyday items to produce/create sounds
Activities
-Das Auto von Lucio
-Das Löffelchen
-Von Mensch zu Mensch eine Brücke bau'n
-Boomwhacker Activities
-Rhythm patterns with simple rhythmic instruments
Sharing the planet
Central IDEA
Living things within habitats are interdependent.
We explore through songs different environments animals live in (farm, sea, desert, ...)
INQUIRY Into
* needs of living things within an ecosystem
* relationships between living things
* the protection of habitats
Activities
-Zauberer Schrappelschrut
-5 kleine Fische
-Ein kleiner Pinguin steht einsam auf dem Eis
-Halt das Känguru fest
-Der Löwe schläft heut Nacht
-Urwald Rhythmical
-Schnappi das kleine Krokodil
-Musical Stories
How we organize ourselves
Central IDEA
Patterns are found in music, rhythms, and rhythmical.
We learn to identify,practice, and create patterns.