Project GRAD Houston
3000 Richmond, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77098
832-325-0325 (main)
Ann B. Stiles
Executive Director
832-325-0467
Email
Musical Fractions
Grade Level: Grade 5
Content area(s): Math and Music
Classroom Time: 2 – 3 60 minute class periods
Purpose: Introduce fractions through the understanding of music and practice adding fractions by using musical notes and measures
Skills Addressed:
Math skill: Understanding fractions through the use of music, addition and subtraction of similar and non-similar fractions
Music Skill: Create music and understand music notation
Supplies: Handout, online access, pencil, and instruments (or created instruments materials below)
Optional: Paper towel tubes, rice or beans, paper plates, hole punch, bells, glue, markers or paint, 1” x 4” x 2” pieces of wood, felt, medium grit sandpaper, scissors, string, pieces of cloth, rubber bands, heavy paper or cardstock, tin cans, empty soda or pop bottles, glass glasses, water, pot covers (two of the same size for each set), dowel rod cut into 1’ pieces – even number, spoons, and oatmeal boxes or coffee cans
The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all students in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.