Christopher Columbus - A Famous Man


This song with instruments and movement helps learners retain information about
Christopher Columbus.


Here you will see a video of students performing the instrumental and vocal sections of
"A Famous Man," using glockenspeils, xylophones, drums, and tambourines.

*adapted from GAMEPLAN, An Active Music Curriculum for Children



Here is a visual representation of the song form for "A Famous Man." It also includes directions for movement. When sections A, B, and C are performed in succession, the students generate a performance that demonstrates multiple types of learning; verbal, aural, visual, and kinesthetic.