Minute Of Silence

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A song written for participation in the Annual International Day of Peace (PEACE DAY) September 21

by Merrill Collins Spiraling Music, Inc. www.spiralingmusic.com Curriculum for teaching ages 3-6 Lesson time: 20-30 minutes depending on age Suggested # of lessons: 6, leading up to September 21, 12 noon.

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Introduction This is a project designed for youngsters from 3-6, but can be adapted and applied to any age, with a variable length of lessons for middle school through adult ages. Plan your lessons to culminate on September 21st. If there is a local community celebration, find out how to participate with the community beyond the classroom.

Additional Resources for Teachers: http://www.pathwaystopeace.org http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org http://www.cultureofpeace.org http://www.hrea.org/index.php?doc_id=867

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Lesson # 1 PROPS: globe, picture of globe; bell DISCUSSION: Talk briefly about the International Day of Peace. Option: Invite a guest to speak with students about participating organizations. Discuss the observation of 1 minute of silence around the whole world. Teach students how to count to 10 on their fingers while maintaining silence. If anyone breaks the silence during 10 seconds, have the group start over, until the 10 seconds is upheld. The experience is meant to be a group game. Assign one child a small bell to ring at the end of 10 seconds, once the silence is working with the whole group. Let the child with the bell be the decider. SING: Teach the song Minute of Silence; follow it with 10 seconds of silence counted on the fingers, followed by the sound of the bell if the silence was successful. NOTES:

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Lesson # 2 PROPS: map or globe showing time zones; bell DISCUSSION: Invite students to raise hands to review ideas about the International Day of Peace, and the ceremony of the “Minute of Silence” observed around the globe. Look at the globe and discuss the different time zones. Note how many time zones there are. Discuss the science behind the time zones; sun rising, earth turning. Invite sharing about family members living in other time zones. Example: “When I call my grandmother in New York at 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, it is already 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.” Talk about “The Wave” created as each time zone at 12 noon observes the silence around the globe. REVIEW: Practice counting to 10 on fingers while being silent, followed by the ringing of a bell. Assign one child to ring the bell. ADD ON: “Today we are going to add 10 more seconds, which will add up to 20 seconds before the bell rings”. Appoint a child to hold up finger for each count of 10. Count to 10 on fingers twice. SING: Practice the song and the 20 seconds of silence followed by the ringing of the bell. NOTES:

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Lesson # 3 PROPS: globe, 4 bells DISCUSSION: Discuss the geographical directions, north, south, east, and west. Arrange students sitting in a circle, and choose 4 students to stand outside the circle at positions representing the four directions. Give a bell to each of the 4 children. If possible, bring bells from different continents and cultures. For ideas, please refer to “We Declare!” book featuring “Sounds of the World” (www.spiralingmusic.com/books.htm). REVIEW: Add on: “Today we are going to add on 10 more seconds, to practice being silent for 30 seconds”. Appoint a child to hold up finger for each count of 10. SING: Sing the song, followed by 30 seconds of silence. Count to 10 on fingers 3 times, followed by ringing of bells in 4 directions. NOTES:

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Lesson # 4 PROPS: globe, 4 bells, DISCUSSION:

Invite students to share about their family’s backgrounds and what countries they have come from. Ask a raise of hands any children who are bi-lingual or whose families speak other languages. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:

Take Minute of Silence lyrics home; invite family members who are bi-lingual to translate. Bring translations back to the class. REVIEW:

Assign 4 students to the 4 directions, with bells. Assign a child to hold up one finger for each count of 10. ADD ON:

“Today we are going to build up to 40 seconds of silence.” SING:

Begin with 10 seconds silence followed by bells. Repeat song; follow with 20 seconds, then 30, and then 40. NOTES:

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Lesson # 5 PROPS: globe, 4 bells DISCUSSION:

Invite students to share any translations they have of the song lyrics. Read one line at a time and ask the group to repeat it back. If no other translations are available, use translations at the back of this book. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:

Find or make an instrument that makes sounds when shaken. Bring to class. REVIEW:

Try singing the song, echo version, in another language. Assign 4 students to the 4 directions, with bells. Assign a child to hold up one finger for each count of 10. Add on: “Today we are going to build up to 50 seconds of silence” SING: Sing song; follow with 10 seconds and bells. Repeat song; follow with 20 seconds, then 30, 40, and finally 50. Remember if the group doesn’t maintain the silence the count has to start over. NOTES:

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Lesson # 6 to be scheduled for September 21 PROPS: globe, 4 bells, shakers for each child in the circle DISCUSSION: Invite students to share about the shaker instruments they brought and listen to the sounds. Talk about silence and music being universal languages. Review any collected translations of the song lyrics. Practice to see if one or more of the verses can be sung in different verbal languages. (Each group will vary.) Discuss the concept of “dedicating”. ADD ON: “Today we will build up to a minute of silence, and follow it with celebration. We will dedicate the minute of silence to peace on earth. Who would like to announce the dedication?” Select a child. SING: Sing the song followed by 10, then 20, then 30, then 40, then 50 seconds of silence followed by ringing of bells in the 4 directions. After the 6th repeat, have the appointed child say: “We dedicate this minute of silence to peace on earth.” Following the 60 seconds, students can shake their shaker instruments in addition to the ringing of the bells. Options: play music, all dance. NOTES:

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Minute of Silence, lyrics, English Minute of silence Moment of sound Making a concert All the earth round One silence Made in every nation One sound Life in celebration One day We all will listen To peace...........

Lyrics © Merrill Collins 2009

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Minuto de Silencio, lyrics, Spanish Minuto de silencio Momento de sonido Hacienda un concierto Por tado el mundo Un silencio En todas naciones Un sonido Celebrando vida Un dia Escucharemos A la paz………….

Lyrics © Merrill Collins 2009 Spanish translation by Andrew J. Baillie

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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Minute de Silence, lyrics, French Minute de silence Puis de la musique Faisant un concert Dans le monde entier Un silence Dans toutes les nations De la musique Pour celebrer la vie Un jour Nous ecouterons La paix…....

Lyrics © Merrill Collins 2009 French translation by Yvon Chausseblanche

Song and curriculum by Merrill Collins • www.spiralingmusic.com For more information on the International Day of Peace (Peace Day), annually on September 21, see www.pathwaystopeace.org

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