TITLE OF LESSON: Teacher: Mrs. D’Silva & Ms.

Multiplication Beats
Metzger
Grade Level: 3
Subject: Math
Content Standard(s): Fine Arts Standard(s):

MGSE3.OA.1 Interpret products of whole
numbers, e.g., interpret 5 × 7 as the total
number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects
each.
M3GM.2a Perform rhythmic patterns using body
percussion as well as a variety of instruments with
appropriate technique

M3GM.5b Compose rhythmic patterns in simple

meter including quarter notes, quarter rests, half
notes, paired eighth notes, and whole notes.

Lesson Process:

Model pattern of beats for students using body percussion. Have students repeat pattern. Discuss:
what is a beat? How many beats do we have in each part? What are number sentences that
could represent this pattern? Students will be put into groups of 4-5 and will be assigned a
multiplication fact. They will work together to compose a pattern of beats based on their
multiplication fact using a variety of body percussion. Students will then perform their patterns to
the class. The rest of the class must listen and watch closely and then correctly guess the group’s
multiplication fact.

Materials: Key Words/Vocabulary:

Multiplication facts on post-it notes Beat

Timbre
Percussion
Multiplication
Number Sentence
Fact Family