I love to start out my rhythm unit with some fun activities! Using Google slides, there are activities to present, work on as a class, have students use with their 1:1 tech, and also to work in groups in centers.First, we delve into the origins of rhythm and what beat and rhythm mean. We try to keep the beat as it gets faster so students can see it does change speeds! (Slides 2, 4, 5)Second, I show different ways music can be represented, using symbols or other ways (Slides 6, 7 video)Third, (Sl