During the first week of school, the 3rd grade students will begin a new unit about Meter. The unit on meter will directly address Standard 1.1.1.b Demonstrate and connect songs with multiple rhythmic or melodic ostinati in small groups; Standard 1.1.2.c Use notation to accurately perform rhythms and melodic direction; Standard 2.4.1.a Create and document a melodic and/or rhythmic composition using known rhythms and pitches; Standard 2.4.1.b Generate and improvise musical ideas within a musical structure (e.g. rondo); Standard 3.5/6.3.b Meter/Beat Groupings: Identify and demonstrate various time signatures including 2/4, 3/4, 4/4.