CurriculumMaps Here's an example of a set of curriculum maps for first grade music. Each map represents a topic that is both content: the music concepts being explored and accompaning projects, and a context, the curricular, social, environment in which the exploration takes place. Grade 1: Curriculum Maps Beginnings Mode: Major & Minor      Halloween is the context. These songs were chosen to work on vocal production. Tempo: Lento-Allegro-Presto      An exploration in movement, of different tempi, including practice in changing from one to another. It's about good listening and quick decision making, two essential elements of musical skills. May: Working with meter and rhythm      The context is an exploration of the music and dance of Mexico. |Home| |Introduction| |Why this format?| |What's important?| |The Algorithm| |An example| |Contexts| |The author| |Template| |Cliburn 2011| |Download| |Other|