Abstract:
Suggests site to help students learn about Tchaikovsky.

Standard
Music-1510-0402-1st Grade
Students will study major composers.
Keywords: Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky, Music, Audio Clip
Submitted by: Michelle Jensen

Learning Outcomes
Students gain exposure to Tchaikovsky's life and his compositions used in the Nutcracker ballet.

Background
The teacher should visit the site (http://www.nutcrackerballet.net/) beforehand to ensure information is appropriate for your students.

Materials

Introduction

Instructional Procedures
1. Visit the web site.

2. Enlarge the font in the Netscape browser and read about Tchaikovsky's life.

3. Listen to the audio clips introducing the various themes of the Nutcracker.

4. To find additional audio clips from the Nutcracker click on the "CD cover" graphic across from the the "Chinese Dance" audio link.

5. Return to the original web site and read the story behind the Nutcracker.