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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Move to the Numbers

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice number recognition. In this math and music lesson, 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 students 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.