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Music Education Study 2004-2005 Team: Alicia Madson Lauren Shoemaker Lindsay Jacobson Rachel Pletke. Music Education at LSH. Impact on Academic Achievement Playing musical instruments is the only known activity to use 80% of your brain
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Music Education Study 2004-2005 Team: Alicia Madson Lauren Shoemaker Lindsay Jacobson Rachel Pletke
Music Education at LSH Impact on Academic Achievement • Playing musical instruments is the only known activity to use 80% of your brain • Students in music score higher on standardized tests
Music Education at LSH Impact on Academic Achievement • Different parts of the brain are strengthened through the variety of activities • Reading memory, verbal memory and math skills are enhanced through music education
Music Education at LSH Local Standards are aligned to National and State Standards
Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program
Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program
Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program
Music Education at LSH Elementary K-6 Program
Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program
Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program
Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program
Music Education at LSH Middle/High School Program
Music Education at LSH Our music teachers are • Effective with children • Knowledgeable of best practices • Highly trained • Specialized • Passionate about music
Music Education at LSH Our music teachers are • Developing a strong K-12 team for planning • Working toward improved Middle school music in Fall 2007 • Collaborating with classrooms to support high student achievement
Music Education at LSH Resources • Together we assessed current available resources • Made improvements by shifting, sharing and buying … sound systems, classroom materials, instruments • Planning a 5 year replacement and maintenance schedule
Music Education at LSH Future Resources • Technology to enhance learning and creativity • computer lab software • Midi-compatible keyboards • Teacher management tools designed for music • Working with architects to plan new facility for middle and high school
Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community
Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community
Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community
Music Education at LSH Visible in the Community
Music Education at LSH Community Connections Our ongoing goal is to connect students with artists and musicians in the region and our communities.
Music Education at LSH The mission of the music education program is for students to make and enjoy music for life!