The Cost of Repairs and Setting Classroom Norms (Grade 7/8)

This unit explores the cost of instrument repairs and helps teachers
and students develop norms to safely handle instruments in a band class.
Using a variety of instructional strategies, students will view actual
repair tags to become aware of the cost of instrument repairs, create
and play a game that has them make critical choices within a budget
provided, and create norms as a class that will guide routines for
the school year.

• Lessons
• Teacher Resources
• Appendix F

Lesson #1 – Cost of Repairs

Lesson #2 – Cost of Repairs

Lesson #3 – Cost of Repairs

Lesson #4 – Cost of Repairs

Appendix A Sample Repair Slips

Appendix B Student Analysis T-Chart

Appendix C Small T-Chart Samples For Class

Appendix D Blank and Sample Repair Cards For Game

Appendix E Blank and Sample Budget Cards For Game

Appendix G Cost of Repair Rules

Appendix H Bonus Cards For Game

Appendix I Poster Rubric