This week, students are learning "Yellow Submarine" by the Beatles.

 

They are learning the G, C, and D7 chords and strumming patterns for this song.

 

Once they master the three chords, the strumming pattern, and playing all of them in the correct tempo, they will add hand drums and marimbas/pianos for the melody. They will also be singing the verses and chorus.

 

Guitar is the main instrument they're learning and being graded on (chords and strumming), but they will get to choose the other parts as they master the guitar.

 

On Wednesday this week, Ms. Charlie is doing an environmental lesson (Sounds Around) with the class on noise pollution. She will be bringing in Claire Dreeson of the city of Thornton to do a lesson about noise pollution using a meter to measure decibels.