Pumperl in Trouble
OVERVIEW: In this lesson, students explore the historical context of Austria in the 18th century through Little Amadeus’ adventures. They create Venn diagrams comparing their own lives and young Mozart’s life in a variety of categories, and examine the role of music in children’s daily life. After they view the episode “Pumperl in Trouble,” they create a classroom mural.
OBJECTIVES:
Students will do the following:
- Listen to Mozart’s music
- View an episode of Wunderkind Little Amadeus
- Compare and contrast information
- Create a Venn diagram
- Brainstorm ideas
- Collaborate in a small-group setting
- Contribute to large-group discussions
- Create a mural
- Create a class presentation
SUBJECT AREAS: Music, History, Mathematics, Visual Arts, Language Arts
GRADE LEVEL: K-4
TIME: Four thirty-minute periods
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