Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Performing rhythms confidently either on their own or in a group.
- Identify the sounds of different instruments and discuss what they sound like.
- Make reasonable suggestions for which instruments can be matched to which art pieces.
- Recall the names of several instruments according to their orchestra sections.
- Keep the pulse using body percussion.
- Sing with control and confidence.
- Name rhythms correctly.
- Copy rhythms accurately with a good sense of pulse.
- Draw rhythms accurately.
- Show a difference between musical variations.
- Show creativity in a finished musical product.
From January 2025, lessons within this unit will also feature a Recap and recall section and our Presentation mode feature.
Suggested prior learning
Film music
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Pop Art and music
Lesson 2: The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Lesson 3: Learning the theme
Lesson 4: Exploring rhythms
Lesson 5: Picturing Pop Art
Key skills
- Discussing musical eras in
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Key vocabulary
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Unit resources
Assessment – Music Y6: Theme and variations (Theme: Pop Art)
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Music: Long-term plans
A suggested order for teaching Music
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National curriculum mapping
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Music: Pupil progression of skills
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Assessment
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Equipment list
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Unit vocabulary
A unit-by-unit list of musical vocabulary
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Music teacher skills videos
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Nothing relevant in this unit.