Music Lifts Our Spirits!

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Since time began, music has lifted people’s spirits.

It comforts us when we’re sad, and it helps us express joy when we’re happy. Sometimes, music helps us work through our anger.

• But what if we lived in a place where music didn’t exist?

The great answer to that question is that where humans exist, music exists!

Here is a true story about a girl who lives in a town of garbage. Yet one man decided to teach the people in that town to make music out of their garbage. As you listen to the story, think about these questions.

Now, watch and listen to the story of Ada's Violin.

When you have finished watching, go back and answer the questions. You may click on the blue icons next to each question to reveal its answer.

Now, watch a news presentation about the same story!

• Do you learn anything new from the news presentation that is not in the picture book?

Continue to the Got It? section to learn how even people who cannot hear can enjoy music!