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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Move to the Numbers

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars practice number recognition. In this math and music activity, students work in teams to identify numbers through music and movement.
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Article
Other

Just Intonation Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an interesting site explaining how music intonation works with math and fractions. Find out how ratios and fractions denote pitches.
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Article
University of Kentucky

The Physics and Math of Music

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read about a math research project done by three college students which helps us see physics and math in music. Here's a great approach for integrating curriculum!
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Primary
University of South Florida

Usc: Effects of Background Music on Math Test Scores

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a paper from the University of Southern California that summarizes the findings of a study conducted on how popular and classical background music affect the math test scores of students.
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Lesson Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: C. M. Sunday: Music/math/literacy Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson encourages young scholars to actively participate while learning about music and math similarities. This site has many ideas and resources to help aid you in planning your lesson.
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Website
Phil Tulga

Phil Tulga: Music and Math Teacher Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site is great for the music/math teacher looking for a new and fun way to teach math shapes with music and musical instrunments.
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Activity
Other

Musical Math

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes 14 activities which explore how math and music are related. Great exercise opportunity for any student to sharpen their math and musical skills.