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Kick-Off Challenges
At a Glance
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Subject Area: Science, Math, ELA, Social Studies
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Number of Lessons: 4 (one for each subject area)
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Topics: Music, lyrics, sound, tone and message
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Final Student Product: Science - musical instrument, Math - a personal beat, ELA - lyrical mood board, Social Studies - personal soundtrack
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Supplies: Paper, pencil, BreakFree handouts (to be printed), drawing and approved art materials, music, household items for instrument making (i.e. cup, string, dried beans, etc)
Teacher Resources
Once you register using the button above, you’ll receive a facilitation guide straight to your inbox with everything you need: lesson plans, student handouts, and slide decks for each subject.
Adjusting the curriculum to meet your students’ needs is strongly encouraged.
Four Subjects, Four Fun Lessons!
ELA
Voices & Vibes
Create a lyrical mood board to represent tone, mood, emotion, meaning
Social Studies
Songs that Shape Us
Curate a soundtrack of your life
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Science
Make Some Noise
Design a musical instrument with everyday materials
Math
Build the Beat
Create a beat using patterns and fractions​
If your students completed one of the challenges, we think they deserve some recognition! Submit a sample of student work (from some or all of your students) and we'll send back something fun for your classroom!
Want more fun Kick-Off Lessons?
Download the 2025 Kick-Off Challenges here!
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Pump It Up (Science) – Build a working model of the human heart
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Map the Hype (Social Studies) – Make a map that shows what’s special about your community
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Code Breakers (Math) – Create and crack secret codes using logic and patterns
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Remix This! (ELA) – Take a voice from history and remix it in your own way