This African Music lesson is based on the book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema. While it works best for grades K-2, it can easily be adapted for grades 3-5 as well.The lesson should take about 60 minutes, and covers the musical concepts of rhythm, dynamics, tempo, identifying instruments, and world music while also teaching elements of reading, geography, and world cultures. The lesson utilizes plenty of movement, singing, and playing to keep kids engaged throughout.For a limi