The Arts of Latin American

Curriculum Action Plan

For vocal, instrumental and visual arts to collaborate, in the months of November and December, to provide students in grade 4 with a well rounded introduction to the Arts of Latin America.

To meet the standards set forth by the Maine State Learning Results

- Explain that visual and performing arts help to understand history and world cultures.- Compare products of visual and performing arts

In early November, students will be introduced to the traditional instruments and music of the Andean cultures in vocal music class (MLR – A3, B1, E1).

Mid-November, students will be introduced to the music and instruments of the Mariachi (MLR – A3, B1, E1).

Throughout November, students will work on the traditional dance La Raspa, also known as The Mexican Hat Dance (MLR – D1, E1, E4, E5).

Children will sing traditional songs of Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Songs for DecemberNochebuena – from Mexico, sung for Christmas EveLa Pinata – from Mexico sung during special celebrations

Songs for DecemberNochebuena – from Mexico, sung for Christmas EveLa Pinata – from Mexico sung during special celebrations

And learn Latin American songs that represent various Holidays and celebrations (MLR –

A1, A2, A3, B1, E1, E5)..Songs for NovemberEl Chocolate – from Mexico and Central AmericaEl Burrito Enfermo – from all over Latin America

Songs for NovemberEl Chocolate – from Mexico and Central AmericaEl Burrito Enfermo – from all over Latin America

In December, students will learn how to play the Ocarina, a traditional instrument found in the Andes Region of Latin America (MLR – A1, A3, D1, E3, E5).

Band students will learn traditional Latin American songs on their instruments throughout November and December.

In November, students will be introduced to traditional pottery and art of Mexico and the Andes Region in Art (MLR – A1, A2, A3, D1, E1, E2,) .

In mid-November, students will make four-hole ocarinas, a traditional Latin American instrument (MLR – B1, B2, E5) .

Students will learn paper mâché technique and create traditional pinatas in December (MLR – B1, B2,

E5) .

What’s Needed• Administrative Support• Common meeting time

• Common goal

Art Resources

“The Art of Making Ocarinas” - http://ianchai.50megs.com/ocarina/“How to Make a Clay Whistle”

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/2525/whistles/whistle.html“Making Music With Clay” -

http://ceramicartsdaily.org/methods-techniques/handbuilding-techniques/making-music-with-clay-how-to-make-a-ceramic-ocarina-2/?floater=99

Music Resources

BooksDe Colores and Other Latin-American Folk Songs for Children by José-Luis OrozcoMusic and Culture of Latin America by Cheryl BrownEssential Elements– Band bookNew Activities for the Substitute Teacher by Making Music

Videos“The Music of Latin America” – VHS“Sounds of Mexico” – DVD

Sound RecordingsEl Condor Pasa – From Making MusicLa Raspa – From Making MusicOcarina Music - Online