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Leontovich, Mary – Writing Notebook: Visions for Learning, 1994
Describes the Viva Kids! Program, in an inner-city elementary school in Florida, in which students create and produce their own opera, engendering great enthusiasm and giving students a new sense of responsibility. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBland, Anita – Music Educators Journal, 1993
Describes a middle school program in which students create and produce an original opera. Describes the interdisciplinary learning acquired as students created music, dialog, sets, and costumes. Contends that the project was an exciting and rewarding experience for students and teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Creative Activities, Cultural Activities, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBracken, Khlare R. – Social Studies Journal, 1997
Provides a rationale for using classical music as the basis of interdisciplinary units in elementary social studies. Recommends beginning with a series of humorous pieces to familiarize students with classical music. Includes many examples for utilizing pieces related to geography and history. (MJP)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Creative Teaching, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education
