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Meet Johann Sebastian Bach

Music Appreciation: Baroque Period

Day 52of 180
Week 11of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand who Johann Sebastian Bach was

2

Learn how Bach used music to praise God

3

Develop appreciation for classical music

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how music can be used to worship and glorify God

📦 Materials Needed

  • World map
  • Picture of Bach
  • Paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Optional: Bach music recording
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about our journey through Baroque music. Ask: 'What did we learn yesterday about the Baroque period?'

💭 Review Question: Can you name one thing special about Baroque music?
2Teaching (8 min)

Story of Johann Sebastian Bach's life and musical dedication

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Bach was born in Germany in 1685
  • He wrote music to honor God
  • He composed music for church services
  • He had a large family of 20 children
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Bach wanted to make music for God?
  • How can we use our talents to praise God?
3Activity: Bach's Musical Journey (10 min)
story

Create a colorful map showing Bach's life journey and musical achievements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a simple map of Germany
  2. Mark cities where Bach lived
  3. Draw musical notes and instruments around the map
  4. Write 'Bach loved God through music' at the bottom
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw map outline

Challenge: Add dates and specific musical compositions

4Closing (3 min)

Review Bach's life and musical dedication

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where was Bach from?
  • How did he use music to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll listen to Handel's Hallelujah Chorus!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Bach was a devout Christian who believed all music should glorify God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging tone
  • Allow child to express creativity
  • Connect lesson to child's own musical experiences
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical details boring

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and curiosity about music and Bach

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Listen to a Bach composition
  • Research more about Baroque instruments
  • Try writing a simple melody

Ready for Tomorrow?

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