MYP Horizontal/Vertical Planner
MYP Band/ Orchestra Level 2
Time
Frame
1st
Quarter
Unit Topic
Scale your
way to the
Top
MYP Objectives
Become more effective
learners, inquirers and
thinkers
Develop self-confidence
and self-awareness
through musical
experiences
Apply skills, techniques
and processes to create,
perform and/or present
art.
State
Standards
2.01
5.04
AoI
Human
ingenuity
Significant
Concept
(AoI
Student Learning
Expectation)
MYP Unit Question
Students will
learn that in
order to improve
a band, group,
community or
society etc., they
must start with
improving
themselves before
instructing others
to do the same.
What is going to
improve?
MYP
Assessment
Task
A-An
Appraisal of
other artists
work;
B-Extracts
from the DW
showing work
from the
beginning to
the point of
realization
and materials
MYP Criteria
Criterion A:
Knowledge and
Understanding
Criterion B:
Application
Criterion C:
Reflection and
Evaluation
Criterion D: Personal
Engagement
C-Analysis of
the process of
working,
discussing
themes and
issues raised
by work, and
responses to
feedback from
the teacher
and other
students (in
DW)
D-Comments
by the teacher
and student
relating to
personal
engagement,
based on this
unit of work
MYP Vertical and Horizontal Matrix
Revised 2010
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Training the
musical ear
2nd
Quarter
build confidence and
awareness through musical
experiences be thankful for
lifelong learning in and
enjoyment of the arts
5.01
5.02
6.02
Environments
6.01
6.04
9.04
Community
and Service
Let the joy of
sound create who
we are.
A, B C, D
Criterion A:
Knowledge and
Understanding
Criterion B:
Application
Criterion C:
Reflection and
Evaluation
Criterion D: Personal
Engagement
A, B C, D
Criterion A:
Knowledge and
Understanding
Criterion B:
Application
Criterion C:
Reflection and
Evaluation
Criterion D: Personal
Engagement
What effect does
sound have on
people?
apply skills and techniques
to create, perform and/or
present art.
get to know and be able to
reflect on their own
technique of the arts
3rd
Quarter
Around the
World in 80
Days
build confidence and
awareness through musical
experiences be thankful for
lifelong learning in and
enjoyment of the arts
Let the world
influences the
way we hear
music
How do people
connect
internationally?
get to know and be able
to reflect on their own
technique of the arts
4th
Quarter
Concert
Etiquette
be thankful for how the arts
creates new ideas and
communicates across time
and culture
become better learners,
inquirers and thinkers
5.06
7.01
7.04
Respect others for
their
achievements in
life. .
How do we show
respect for others?
A, B C, D
understand how the arts
play a role in growing and
communicating personal
and cultural identities
MYP Vertical and Horizontal Matrix
Revised 2010
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