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Lesson Plan
PBS

Classics for Kids: Lesson Plans

For Teachers K - 1st
Teach the basics of classical music to your students with this collection of lesson plans. Study a classical music composer and a selected piece of music with these lesson plans that are based on national and state standards.
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Handout
PBS

Classics for Kids: Robert Schumann

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Robert Schumann (1810-1956 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
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Handout
PBS

Classics for Kids: Robert Schumann

For Students 4th - 8th
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Romantic composer Robert Schumann, born on June 8, 1810. This site also includes an opportunity to listen to a song composed by Schumann.
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Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Robert Schumann

For Students 3rd - 8th
Schumann's mother wanted him to be a lawyer. Find out how Robert Schumann (1810-1856 CE) ended up becoming a composer with this resource. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to some of his work.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Schumann

For Students 9th - 10th
A musical critic and composer, born in Zwickau, Germany, June 8, 1810; died near Bonn, july 29, 1856.