1. 0708-618 Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice, Cupertino 09-25-2010 Babak Falsafi A suggested lesson plan for students of musical instruments:

2. Simplification of a complicated concrete theme in lieu of a simple abstract theme

3. There are several classical music pieces with very mind capturing themes which could be ideal to be applied in a lesson plan. These pieces are usually heard on TV, radio or in public venues. Therefore it is easy for the students to connect with and learn them.

4. Violin: Caprice No.24 by Paganini Hilary Hahn Paganini Caprice No. 24

5. Piano: Fur Elise by Beethoven Fur Elise(Jazz Version)-Beethoven- FAZIL SAY

6. Guitar: Asturias by Albeniz

7. These famous pieces usually require a high level of musical skills but any piece of music, arts, architecture or literature can be simplified for educational or other practical purposes :

8. Example of Simplified Art Lesson for preschool: Monet Inspired Art Activity Lesson Objectives

9. .This preschool art activity is a great way to kick off a famous artist theme.. It can also be tied to units on other famous artists, nature, the environment, seasons, weather, time of day, or colors.

10. Example of a famous piece for classic guitar: Asturias by Issac Albeniz : Video performance by Internationally known Spanish singer, dancer and classical guitarist Marija Temo Marija Temo plays Asturias

11. Simplification of a piece of music: Technically, Idiomatically,