Outcomes

• MUS3.2, MUS3.4

Introduction

• Inform students that timbre is the quality of a sound
• Play a soundscape that is based on the seaside such as Fingal's Cave by Mendelssohn and ask the students what sounds they can hear
• Discuss what instruments could make these sounds.

Body

• Break class up into four groups
• Each group will create their own soundscape with a different theme
• Themes could include, the park, a schoolyard, a theme park or a rainforest
• Give students a range of household items such as newspaper or tinfoil and a selection of available instruments
• Allow students approximately 20 minutes in their groups to create their soundscape.

Conclusion

• Students play their piece to the class
• Ask audience what they think the group's theme is
• Ensure all groups have a turn performing to the class.

Ashfield Public School as part of MyPL RG02217 Introduction to Music within the K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus