American Indian Flute

Lesson submitted by Carolyn Olson (Art teacher) and Blake Peterson (5th -12th grade teacher) of South Ridge School.

Students love music. Music education has typically brought early exposure to music by playing the recorder. The American Indian flute was chosen rather than the recorder because students have heard American Indian flute music in their homes or at community gatherings. The American Indian flute is the next most important instrument to the drum.

Objectives

  1. Students will make an American Indian flute.
  2. Students will complete a beaded band.
  3. Students will learn to play the flute and perform for the public.

Materials Needed

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Art Materials

Activity Process

Motivation:

Search for flute music video and/or audio file example of Ojibwe or other American Indian tribes.

Demonstration:

Demonstrate assembly of flute as needed.

Activity:

Closure:

Students played a number of songs at the school's Spring Open House.

Checks:

Students are expected to participate in all activities to the best of their ability.

Vocabulary Words

Grade Level

Seasons

Primary Content Area

American Indian Learner Outcomes

Content Standards

Art

Math

Social Studies