Bananas Can Make Music?! (30 Minutes)

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1 lesson

1 quiz

68 students

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Course Description

During this session, participants will engage in movement by following along with a rhythm stick drill, embark on a literary journey with the children’s book Music is Bananas, and explore the connection between science, technology, and engineering with music.

Course Objectives

Can bananas make music? Yes. How is this accomplished? Through a collaborative lesson integrating music and technology. Moving the music classroom into the 21st century, where technology is at the forefront of every decision, this lesson will provide teachers and students with engaging inspiration for music technology. Turning yellow produce, like bananas, into musical instruments is accomplished by connecting a Makey Makey circuit board to your computer; plug and play. In addition to literacy and movement is the perfect way to engage an entire class. Get ready to go, Bananas!

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will establish the benefits of integrating technology and engineering in a music lesson to better aid students with learning in the 21st century. Encourage creative thinking and using items beyond the classroom to connect more with music, and finally, enjoy the handout with freebies and how to implement this idea in your next lesson.

Requirements for Completion

1. Watch PD video.
2. Complete required quiz.

Javel Perriel

Javel Perriel is a certified K-12 music educator living in Florida who is a passionate, innovative, and a multi-talented musician whose primary goal is to open students' imagination and creativity to the marvelous music world. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Music from Florida International University, Miami, FL. While attending F.I.U., he joined the Marching Band and Winter Percussion Program and became a Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity brother. He served in the fraternity as Warden and Vice-President and is now an alumnus of the world's oldest and largest national fraternal society in music. He looks forward to making music as a tool student will continue using in their lives. It is just as important as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, so he incorporates these principles in his lessons. Therefore students will have fun with interactive videos and applications that propel the music technology of the 21st century. "Music is a great gift to nourish the mind, so why not share it with the next generation!"