ZOBAPAGO performs a 45-60 minute dynamic program combining interactive songs with a storyline related to the academic topics below. The program relates to many Ohio Academic Content Standard Science Benchmarks for kindergarten through fifth grade as listed below. An audio recording of the music is provided prior to the performance (as desired) that is intended to be used during music or other class time for students to become familiar with the music and interactive elements of the songs.
Students and teachers may also consider utilizing art or other activity time to create their own hand percussion instruments (such as shakers) to be used during the performance, while exemplifying Science and Technology benchmarks relating to recycling/reuse and design.
Overview/General Topics:
Natural Sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science/ecology, health & hygiene
examples: germs/microbiology, surfactant action, gravity, helicopter rotor blades/lift, floatation, meteorites, water conservation, nutrition, washing with soap/surfactant action, brushing teeth and flossing
Formal Science: Mathematics
examples: geometry, counting, money
Examples of Material Related to State of Ohio Academic Content Standards Science Benchmarks (Kindergarten through 5th grade):
Earth and Space Sciences
Benchmarks: K-2 Benchmark 'D' and 3-5 Benchmark 'C.' Describe similarities and differences that exist among individuals; compare changes in an organism's ecosystem/habitat that effect its survival (e.g., explore how fossils provide evidence regarding the lives of dinosaurs).
Activities: discussion and song noting the parts of a human face; discussion and song regarding dinosaurs and fossils.
Physical Sciences
Benchmark: K-5 Benchmark 'B.' Explain construction planning, problem solving and tools; describe and illustrate a design process.
Activities: Identify materials that can be reused as hand percussion instruments, discuss a design process to reuse materials to create these instruments, perform music with the band utilizing these instruments.
Scientific Inquiry
Benchmarks: K-5 Benchmarks 'A,' 'B,' and 'C.' Ask a testable question, design and conduct an investigation, observe and collect data, formulate conclusions, communicate results.
Activity: discussion and song regarding developing and testing an hypothesis.
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Benchmarks: K-2 Benchmark 'C' and 3-5 Benchmark 'D.' Recognize diverse groups of people, contribute to our understanding of the natural world and participate in careers in all fields of science.
Activity: discussion and song regarding people involved in scientific careers and potential occupations for students.