Neurobiologist Mark Jude Tramo of Harvard Medical School says, "Music is biologically part of human life, just as music is aesthetically part of human life."
My students live in a rural community.
They love to listen to and make music. I want to incorporate music into my instruction. I want students to have input into creating playlists that match the instructions and assignments.
Evidence suggests music can modulate chemicals which influence behaviors such as serotonin, noradrenaline and cortisol. Music influences stress levels, social feelings, self concept, and activity levels.
Research indicates that music may be the foundation for later math and science excellence.
My Project
I am asking for an iPad mini so my students can access music apps like SnapandPlay, Sonarflow, and My FIrst Classical Music. I will also create playlists on iTunes based on the type of lesson and activity for the day.
Based on the evidence gathered so far, it's both reasonable and prudent that music should be a significant part of every child's education. It is the ethical, scientific and cultural imperative that all children get exposure to music as an equal with every other discipline. There is also support for the policy of starting children early in their music education as the effects are greater in the early years. Music can positively impact both short and long term memory.
I want to use music in my lessons and in daily station time.
We want to use the iPad in our classroom to promote learning while listening to music. Please help bring music and learning to my spectacular students.
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