Curated OER
Haiku
Learners study various forms of poetry and the culture of Japan. They are introduced to a haiku- a traditional form of poetry and an art form in the Japanese culture. They write a haiku and create a student haiku booklet with the classes...
Curated OER
Max/Min Problems for Review
In this Algebra II/Pre-Calculus activity, students determine the points of inflections for various functions and use the answers to complete a riddle. The one page activity contains seven problems. Answers are included.
Other
Notezilla: Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata"
The piano music to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is provided here for you to follow along and listen. Full screen mode is available as well as the printable version of the piano music.
Other
Notezilla: Beethoven's "Fur Elise"
The piano music to Beethoven's "Fur Elise" is provided here for you to follow along and listen. Full screen mode is available as well as the printable version of the piano music.
National Arts Centre (Canada)
Arts Alive: Listen to Classical Music
Listen to the music of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, and Vivaldi. Link from this page to related information, such as biographies of these composers, commentary on their works, and educational activities that test your knowledge and...
National Arts Centre (Canada)
Arts Alive: Ludwig Van Beethoven
This site from the National Arts Centre of Canada explores the life of Beethoven (1770-1827 CE). Read about his education, musical contemporaries, loss of hearing, and his death. There are also discussions of many of his famous works,...
New York University
Music Literature: The Classical Period
Resource provides information on the Classical Period in music by discussing the three main composers most notably associated with that period: Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart.
National Arts Centre (Canada)
National Arts Centre: Arts Alive: Music Resources: Famous Composers
Visit this site to read about the life and works of great composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, plus many more!
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Math: The Genius of Beethoven
How is it that Beethoven, who is celebrated as one of the most significant composers of all time, wrote many of his most beloved songs while going deaf? The answer lies in the math behind his music. Natalya St. Clair employs the...
Read Works
Read Works: Classical Music: Ludwig Van Beethoven
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Ludwig Van Beethoven. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
National Arts Centre (Canada)
National Arts Centre: Music Resources for Teachers
A storehouse of music resources and lesson plans from the National Arts Centre of Canada featuring Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Vivaldi.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Ludwig Van Beethoven
Explore this brief biography of Ludwig Van Beethoven, famous composer in classical music.
Starfall
Starfall: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A short online storybook about Beethoven for early readers. The vocabulary is posted below the book.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: "Missa Solemnis,' a Divine Bit of Beethoven
Is it true that this piece is the "greatest piece never heard". Learn about this piece of Beethoven's genius that has been left behind.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A short biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827 CE) from classical music station WGUC. Follow links to hear samples of his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Quia
Quia: Music Trivia
A great study tool for a music class! Students match classical muscians to the instrument they play in one of four games: matching, concentration, flashcards, word search.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Lesson Plans
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Moldenhauer Archives
The Moldenhauer Archives at the Library of Congress contain approximately 3,500 items documenting the history of Western music from the medieval period through the modern era.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: I Could Be the Next Beethoven
In this lesson, students write the words and compose a melody for a school alma mater.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Ludwig Van Beethoven
This site has a brief student-written article on classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Curated OER
English Romanticism Music
Provides biographical information on and lists the major works of several English Romanticism musicians, including: Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Franz Schubert, and Carl Maria von Weber.
Other
Mandala: The Symphony of Friendship
This site illustrates the history behind the tradition of playing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Christmastime in Japan. This story is written and illustrated for children. Includes a sound file of a portion of the ninth symphony.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A German composer and pianist. He is considered to have been the most crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music.
Other
Classical Composer Biographies
Contains brief biographical information about several well known classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn.