Lesson Plan

Music and the Mind

Students will explore how music influences brain functions and emotional health while connecting art and science in a hands-on investigation.

This lesson helps students understand the therapeutic effects of music, enhances critical thinking, and fosters creativity through an interdisciplinary approach.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Exploration

25 minutes

Step 3

Conclusion and Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Healing Through Harmony

Introduce the lesson with excitement. Emphasize that music is not only fun but can also help our brains work better and make us feel happier.

The Brain: Our Control Center

Explain that our brain is like a busy control center and that music can 'tune' it in amazing ways. Use simple language and visuals to describe the brain.

Music and Mood

Discuss how music affects our feelings. Ask students to share how their favorite song makes them feel and relate it to changes in mood.

Create Your Personal Playlist!

Introduce the interactive activity where students will create a personal playlist. Encourage creativity and personal connection with music.

Reflection & Conclusion

Conclude the session by summarizing the key points. Prompt the class with reflection questions, inviting them to think about other ways the arts can help our brains.