Watch this video showing this amazing song being sung by Kermit and a choir of 2000 people!
While you are watching, try to think about how you feel as you watch and listen to the song.
Rainbow Connection
Watch this amazing performance of Rainbow Connection.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we make music with everyday items?
- How can we write a song together?
- How can we tell a story with music?
Possible Ideas
Homemade Instrument A Class Song A Story With Music
How can we make music with everyday items?
Possible Idea: Homemade Instrument
Activities:
- Design and build your own musical instruments using recycled materials (e.g., rubber band guitars, cardboard drums, bottle shakers).
- Practice a known or original song on your homemade instrument.
- Present your instruments and explain how they work.
- Perform a class song using the homemade instruments.
- Create information sheets for making these instruments at home to share your knowledge.
How can we write a song together?
Possible Idea: A Class Song
Activities:
- Collaborate to write lyrics for a simple class song about a favorite topic (e.g., animals, seasons, or your school).
- Choose a familiar tune or create an original melody.
- Practice singing and perform the song for another class or parents.
- Record the performance as a keepsake.
- Take this performance to senior homes or other locations where it would be appreciated.
How can we tell a story with music?
Possible Idea: A Story With Music
Activities:
- Choose a simple story or create an original one as a class.
- Assign sound effects or background music for different parts of the story using instruments or body percussion (e.g., clapping, stomping).
- Perform the story with music for the class or record it as a video.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
