Creator: Ballads for the Age of Science | visit site
Grade Range: K - 11
Listen to songs to teach important (and less important) science concepts. This collection of MP3 files was generated from an old set of records (yes, those round vinyl things that had scratches). While the actual copyright holder information is a gray area, you can feel safe in playing the songs from the site. Most likely, these songs from the 1950s and 60s are past copyright at this point. In any case, you can click to play from smaller or larger file versions. Be patient while they load, even over a broadband connection. It will be worth the wait to teach parts of plants, the water cycle, weather, motion, energy, electricity, and MANY other topics with just a computer and set of speakers to help students retain the information. Most of the content is elementary to middle school age, but some is high school level. Learning support teachers seeking alternate study strategies will love this one!
In the Classroom
Include the links to specific songs for review on your teacher web site or play one of the songs as students enter the room (a sort of audio anticipatory set). You will definitely need to turn up the speakers. Elementary music teachers might want to pick up one of the songs while the students are studying these topics and teach the music and lyrics during music class!
At Home
Have fnu with science by listening to a science song at home. cildren LOVE to sing along to learn and remember the information.
Tags
animals, energy, mammals, plants, space, water, water cycle, weather, animals, energy, mammals, plants, space, motion, water, water cycle, weather,
Subjects
Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science/Geology, Music, Physics, Science, Science, Science, Science, Special Education,