8th Grade Arts & Music Worksheets

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the music of this composer! The music of Duke Ellington is featured in this Ella Fitzgerald mini activity pack! Ella was born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia. She is known as "The Queen of Jazz!"

Themes: USA, American composers, Women's History Month, Black History Month

What's Included:

1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"

Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.

Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

Musical Selections (two pages per piece)

1. Take the 'A' Train
2. It Don't Mean a Thing
3. The E and D Blues

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of Latin America!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of Latin America Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Bring Thanksgiving fun to your classroom with these easy, step-by-step directed drawings! Students can follow along to draw seasonal favorites like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a festive place setting. Designed to inspire creativity and enhance writing time, this pack makes it easy for students to add their drawings to writing projects, keeping them excited and engaged.

What's Included:

• 6 Thanksgiving/Fall-Themed Directed Drawings (Acorn, Pie, Turkey, Turkey Leg, Squash, Place Setting)
• Choice of Line Styles: Standard, Primary, or Drawing
• Large Cards
• Journal Strips for Easy Use in Notebooks or on Rings

Engage your students this Thanksgiving season with easy, step-by-step directed drawing pages! This Thanksgiving pack includes guided drawing sheets for creating holiday images like an acorn, piece of pie, turkey, turkey leg, squash, and a place setting. Students can use these drawings to spark ideas for writing and storytelling, making it a perfect addition to writing centers or independent activities.

Perfect For:

• Writer's Workshop & Creative Writing
• Independent Work & Centers
• Early Finishers & Homework
• Journal or Ring-Bound Use
• Sub Plans

With primary and standard-lined pages as well as journal strips, this pack provides versatile options for every classroom setup. Use it to boost students' creativity while encouraging them to express themselves through both drawing and writing!

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Welcome to MsNerdWood’s Baroque Music Escape Room!

Want to introduce your students to the Baroque music era in a fun and engaging way? Need a supply teacher activity? I've got you covered.

Transform your music history lessons into an unforgettable adventure with this engaging escape room activity, designed specifically for grades 6-8. Perfect for regular and substitute teachers alike, this escape room introduces students to the wonders of the Baroque era, making music history fun and exciting.

Why Choose This Baroque Music Escape Room?

• Educational and Fun: Students will discover the key elements of Baroque music, learn about famous composers, and understand musical concepts while engaging in thrilling puzzles and challenges.
• Interactive Learning: This escape room is designed to captivate students’ attention, turning traditional music history lessons into an immersive and interactive experience.
• Teacher-Friendly: Easy to set up and facilitate, this activity is perfect for any classroom, especially for supply teachers needing an engaging lesson plan with minimal prep.
• Curriculum-Based: Aligns with curriculum goals, ensuring students gain valuable knowledge about the Baroque period through hands-on activities.

What’s Included?

• Detailed Teacher Guide: Comprehensive instructions to help you set up and run the escape room smoothly, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
• Student Challenges: A variety of engaging tasks, including matching games, true/false questions, and more, focused on the music, art, and culture of the Baroque era.
• Printable Resources: High-quality, visually appealing printables that make learning fun and keep students engaged.
• Answer Keys and Solutions: Complete answer keys for each challenge to support easy facilitation and student success.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover Baroque Music: Students will explore the distinctive features of Baroque music, including its emotional and dramatic qualities.
• Learn About Key Composers: Gain insights into the lives and works of influential composers such as Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi.
• Master Musical Terminology: Understand essential Baroque music terms like fugue, basso continuo, and ornamentation.

Ideal for Any Classroom:

• Versatile Use: Suitable for regular classroom activities, substitute plans, or enrichment programs.
• Engages Diverse Learners: Designed to cater to various learning styles, ensuring every student is involved and motivated.

Bring Music History to Life!

This Baroque Music Escape Room is more than just an educational activity—it’s a dynamic way to make music history fun. By combining learning with adventure, this escape room will leave a lasting impact on your students and ignite their curiosity about the Baroque era.

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Enhance your music classroom with this captivating Baroque Music Escape Room and watch your students embark on an exciting journey through the Baroque period.

Enhance your students' understanding and mastery of element of art color with this engaging and comprehensive Color Practice Drawing Worksheet. This worksheet offers a fun and interactive way for students to explore and apply their knowledge of color theory.

Could be a great refresher exercise in class for students, or easily left for a sub assignment.

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Are you looking for a fun HALLOWEEN activity for your students?

I've got you covered. You, students, will have so much fun and will gain so much self-confidence learning how to draw HALLOWEEN Elements Pumpkin, Ghost, Witch ...

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- Printable PDF - HALLOWEEN Directed Drawing Sheets (6 pages + 1 Blank Page To use it for drawing, 8.5 x 11 in)

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys, girls, Students

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This biography WebQuest has 10 questions that explore life, achievements, and contributions. Each question has a link for students to explore.

An answer key is included on the final page of the answer key document.

Dive into the vibrant world of Pop Harvest with our Fall Thanksgiving Coloring Pages! This collection celebrates the season by blending traditional Thanksgiving elements with the bold and playful style of pop art. From pumpkins to turkeys, each page is a canvas waiting for your creativity. Add a burst of color to your Thanksgiving festivities with this engaging coloring adventure! Let your imagination soar as you explore the fusion of classic autumn scenes and dynamic pop art energy. It’s a feast for your eyes and a fun way to express gratitude in a uniquely colorful way!

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day with these engaging 3D/Pop-Up Card Templates! This is an excellent resource for parents & teachers who want to involve students in creating special tokens of gratitude for their educators. Ideal for a hands-on, engaging craft session, these printables are designed to spark joy and foster imaginative skills among elementary students. This set includes 13 black and white designs and 2 color templates. To make the crafting experience accessible and enjoyable for younger artists in kindergarten & preschool 13 larger templates are also provided. These simplify the cutting process, ensuring that everyone can participate in the fun. These Teacher Appreciation 3D Card Templates create memorable keepsakes that bring a touch of joy to this special occasion. Kick off the crafting festivities and watch as your students bring their 3D cards to life, coloring, cutting and folding their way into a heartfelt celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day.

This pack includes:

• 13 3D Templates,
• 2 Color Templates
• 13 Large Templates for Kindergarten & Preschool learners.

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Printable Winter activities are a fun and easy way to keep kids entertained during the warm months. These activities typically involve printable worksheets that can be easily downloaded and printed out from the internet. They are a great way to engage kids in a variety of fun and educational activities while also encouraging them to use their creativity and imagination.

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• PDF + PNG Format
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• 8.5x11

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The holidays are upon us and National Ugly Sweater Day is December 16th! Looking for something to do with your students right before you go on winter break? Take advantage of this quick and easy printable that is sure to engage students of all ages as they design their very own ugly holiday sweater!

Happy Holidays from your friends @TheAutismTeacherToolkit!

These printables are made for young children, with cute polar bear designs ready to be colored with dot markers. Kids can enjoy using colors and practice their fine motor skills with these simple and engaging activities. Perfect for preschool, homeschooling, or family fun, these pages bring hours of creative and educational entertainment.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 coloring pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of Southwest Asia, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Turkey.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of Southwest Asia Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Practice worksheets about the elements of art - color and value. Students are given some information about each element and then given the opportunity to mimic/practice the element!

Could be a great refresher exercise in class for students, or easily left for a sub assignment when a substitute is present as well. Needs minimal supplies to complete!

Included: 1 PDF for each practice worksheet.

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Fun Space day Quotes Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages Coloring Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• This is a digital item.

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Celebrate Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week with heartfelt messages from your students. Encourage them to write a sincere note to a staff member or teacher who has made a significant impact on their lives. Enhance your display with delightful latte images that bring a cozy, cheerful vibe to your bulletin board.

This product includes:

• 6 Writing Template Designs,
• Latte-Themed Bulletin Board Decorations,
• 2 Bunting Banners: Featuring the message Thanks a Latte, these charming banners are perfect for headlining your bulletin board and creating an inviting and thematic backdrop for the student’s notes.

Use these templates and banners to foster a culture of appreciation within your school, helping students acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their teachers and staff. Set up a vibrant and thoughtful appreciation station where students can showcase their gratitude and create lasting memories for their beloved educators.

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Make the perfect gift for anyone who Loves Coloring , This non screen activity can help your child to improve their pencil grip, hand-eye coordination as well as train their brain to focus. Coloring and drawing help kids to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. 

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• 15 Printable Coloring PAGES
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This coloring Pages is designed for children who love Polar Bears!

It includes high-quality images designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Kids can use pens, pencils, markers, paint, and crayons. These coloring pages packed with fan-favorite Polar Bear! . will keep Students happy While Coloring.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of Sub-Saharan Africa!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of Sub-Saharan Africa Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This is a practice worksheet about the element of art VALUE. Students are given some information about value and then given the opportunity to practice drawing.

Could be a great refresher exercise in class for students, or easily left for a sub assignment.

Need other elements of art resources or a quick sub plan?

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