Unit 2 Beethoven – Free Lesson

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Discover Beethoven’s genius through an engaging story-based lesson! Students will listen to Symphony No. 5, explore Beethoven’s life and struggles, complete a fun word search, and learn to identify classical music using age-appropriate activities and resources.

What Will You Learn?

  • Listen to and analyze excerpts from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.
  • Identify different musical genres and instruments using proper terminology.
  • Explore the story behind Beethoven’s life and his “bad news” during the composition of Symphony No. 5.
  • Connect historical context to musical expression.
  • Strengthen critical thinking through “Check for Understanding” questions.
  • Enjoy an engaging film segment from “Beethoven Lives Upstairs” that brings Beethoven’s story to life.

Course Content

Beethoven

  • Unit Standards and Materials
  • 1. Ludwig van Beethoven
  • 1.1 Introduction – Ludwig Van Beethoven
    00:00
  • 1.2 Activities
  • 1.3 Check for Understanding
  • 2. Bad News!
  • 2.1 Introduction – Bad News
    06:27
  • 2.2 Activities
  • Beethoven Lives Upstairs (Part 1)
    31:54
  • 2.3 Check for Understanding
  • 3. The Sounds of Beethoven
  • 3.1 Introduction – The Sounds of Beethoven
    02:39
  • Christmas Carols in major, them minor
    06:28
  • Beethoven Lives Upstairs Part 2
    19:22
  • 3.2 Activities
  • 3.3 Check for Understanding
  • 4. A Stormy Life
  • 4.1 Introduction – A Stormy Life
    02:06
  • Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony No. 6, 1st Movement
    09:10
  • Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, 4 th and 5th Movements
    11:49
  • 4.2 Activities
  • 4.3 Check for Understanding
  • 5. The End of Beethoven
  • 5.1 Introduction – The End of Beethoven
    01:57
  • Beethoven’s 9 th Symphony, 4th Movement – ‘Ode to Joy’
    23:10
  • 5.2 Activities
  • 5.3 Check for Understanding

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