Teacher reads several of the instruments aloud to acquaint the students with the unusual names. Students explore other examples included in the site. Students point to the corresponding instrument on their worksheet as teacher clicks onto the instrument. Students identify it as a wind instrument. Students compare its look and sound to that of the previous examples.
Students determine the instrument's type.
Students will review instrument flash cards of instruments in the wind family. Students will be tutored by proficient peers, using flashcards and recorded sound examples. Students can listen to examples of instrumental music of the Renaissance, written by representative composers. Students can review website and report on examples of wind instruments. Students can create a recorder melody reflecting the style of Renaissance music.