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Cost of music piracy

This lesson explores the cost of music piracy from the point of view of artists, composers, consumers and other stakeholders in the Canadian music industry. The lesson includes a focus on Canada’s Copyright Act to clarify legal and ethical issues surrounding the licensing, reproduction and digital distribution of music.

Grade Level: 9-12
Course(s)/Subject(s):
AMU1O/2O – Music
ASM2O Media Arts
Also Law and Canadian Studies courses
CIC4E Making Personal Economic Choices

Lesson Plan

Zero-budget band

Forming a percussion ensemble can be expensive. This lesson explores using repurposed items to create soundscapes and rhythmic music. The lesson demonstrates that having a zero-budget need not be a barrier to making music.

Grade Level: 9
Course(s)/Subject(s):
AMU1O

Lesson Plan

Buskerfest

Buskerfest is a tradition celebrated in many cities across Canada. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to explore some non-traditional ways by which musical artists earn money. It also gives students a chance to explore non-traditional performance environments and audiences.

Grade Level: 9
Course(s)/Subject(s):
AMU1O – Music
(adaptable to other arts areas)

Lesson Plan

Making Money!

Have you ever wondered how the designs for money come about? Students will explore the features of Canadian bills and coins and create their own play money.

Grade Level: 4
Course(s)/Subject(s):
Language
Math
The Arts (Visual Arts)
Social Studies

Lesson Plan

Duct tape wallet (art edition)

In this lesson, students will create a duct tape wallet that they can use to hold or store currency and other financial items, personalizing their wallets to reflect their own personality.

Grade Level: 4
Course(s)/Subject(s):
Visual Arts

Cost of music piracy

Zero-budget band

Buskerfest

Making Money!

Duct tape wallet (art edition)

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