SFS+Kids

SFS Kids
 * = ==General Description == ||= I enjoy the site SFS Kids. It is sponsored and maintained by San Francisco Symphony (SFS). It is designed to support the commitment to music education, within our community and beyond. This website provides a great way for people of all ages to hear, learn, and have fun with music. The tag line is “Consider this site your premier web destination for learning about music -- that's why it's here!” The site user friendly a has some great interactive tools for students to explore. There is a music lab that students can learn about music basics and “play” with different instruments in a virtual setting. There is also a radio that plays (and gives choices) of different classical music. It is a good resource to introduce young learner to classical music. ||
 * = ==Teacher/Student Use == ||= This site is easy to use for both the student and the teacher. It is a “plug and play” site in the sense that there is little setup to start. The site is easy to navigate and provides a strong about of content about music education. I wouldn’t base and entire unit around this site, but is a good choice to use as an anticipatory set to music education. ||
 * = ==Things to Know Before You Go == ||= This site doesn’t require any log-in or sign-ups. Essentially, it is a site that is simple in it’s mission. It’s a fun site for music. I would consider using it with younger students K-2 (//my 5th graders like some of the more advanced music programs better//). Also, you will need an updated version of Adobe Flash to have this site run properly. If you are going to use the “Send Postcard” feature, students will have to enter a valid email address. ||
 * = ==Technology Standards == ||= 8.2.2.F.1

8.2.4.B.1

8.1.2.C.1 || WM 05/28/11