Virtual Field Trip
You’re invited on a musical journey through the Museum of Making Music! The Museum's Virtual field trip program includes a tour of the Museum galleries (K-3) as well as three STEAM Units (1-5), and support documents for your classroom.
Virtual Gallery Tour – 30 Min
Available for Grades K-3
Join our guide Jacinta on a tour of the newly renovated Museum of Making Music galleries. Students learn about a variety of musical instruments, visit music stores from long ago, and watch live performance clips. Students will use their reasoning skills to discover how and why instruments and music making have changed over time.
STEAM Units
The Language of Music – 15 Min
Available for Grades 1-5
Join professional musician Tiffany Christopher on a whirlwind adventure through the language of music. Students explore tempo, pitch and harmony and apply basic math skills to understand notes, note values and scales. Tiffany’s song (and dance!) will leave your students motivated to find their own creative voice.
The Science of Sound – 15 Min
Available for Grades 1-5
San Diego musician David Castañeda shares the science of sound through the lens of music. Using musical instruments, students learn about basic science concepts such as vibration, sound waves, and pitch. Students will leave excited about how science and math help create the music they enjoy.
Finding Your Place – 15 Min
Available for Grade 1-5
Did you know that there are hundreds of careers in the music industry in addition to being a musician? In this unit, students learn how they can find their place in the world of music. Join professional musician Michael Kennedy and friends John, Jamie, Robin and Kimberly as they share career opportunities related to instrument making, selling, teaching, playing and more!
Content Standards
- Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts
- Next Generation Science Standards
- History-Social Science Content Standards for California
- California Arts Standards for Music
Program Details
- Access to the Museum Virtual Field Trip content is $25 per class, $50 per grade level, or $150 per school.
- Content is accessible until July 31 of the current school year.
- The Virtual Field Trip program is FREE for Title One designated schools or groups that can demonstrate need.
- Once registered, educators will receive an email confirmation with details on how to access the videos.
- Includes downloadable worksheets and resources to support student learning!
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