8th Grade Music Research

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history of Musical Theater as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. Finally, students research their choice of a Musical Theater composer and create a presentation about their contributions to the field of Musical Theater using their choice of Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well. This lesson could be used in a music, history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Materials Required:

• Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
• Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
• Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• The History of Musical Theater WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital
  files included)
• The History of Musical Theater WebQuest Answer Key
• Word Search Puzzle – The History of Musical Theater Vocabulary (includes answer key)
• The History of Musical Theater Presentation Project Expectations with Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
• Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
• Presentation Project (including research) – 1.5 -3 (50 minute) class periods
• Optional: additional time for students to present their project to the class (time will vary depending on class size).

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history of jazz as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.  Finally, students research their choice of a jazz musician and create a presentation about their contributions to the field of jazz using their choice of Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a music, history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• The History of Jazz WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files
  included)

• The History of Jazz WebQuest Answer Key

• Word Search Puzzle – The History of Jazz Vocabulary (includes answer key)

• The History of Jazz Presentation Project Expectations with Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
• Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
• Presentation Project (including research) – 1.5 -3 (50 minute) class periods
• Optional:  additional time for students to present their project to the class (time will vary depending on class size).

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history of Rock & Roll as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.  Finally, students research their choice of a Rock & Roll musician and create a presentation about their contributions to the field of Rock & Roll using their choice of Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. 

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a music, history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· The History of Rock & Roll WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital
files included)

· The History of Rock & Roll WebQuest Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle – The History of Rock & Roll Vocabulary (includes answer key)

· The History of Rock & Roll Presentation Project Expectations with Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes

· Presentation Project (including research) – 1.5 -3 (50 minute) class periods

· Optional:  additional time for students to present their project to the class (time will vary depending on class size).

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In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Sergei Rachmaninoff and his music as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create a music composition of their own, using Rachmaninoff’s style, using AudioTool, a free Web 2.0 music creation and editing program. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the music project. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Materials Required:

• Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
• Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• Fun Facts about Sergei Rachmaninoff WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)
• Fun Facts about Sergei Rachmaninoff WebQuest Answer Key
• Creating Music in Rachmaninoff’s Style using a Choice of Software

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period
• Music Project: 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the modern Broadway composer, Jerome Kern and his work, as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Then, students research their choice of one of his famous musicals and create a presentation or a video about it using their choice of Web 2.0 tools such as Prezi, Adobe Spark, eMaze, Canva, etc. (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. A full list of software/technology options is listed in the student lesson instructions and includes links to tutorials. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well. This lesson could be used in a music, drama, history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Materials Required:

• Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
• Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
• Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional –
  students can use Web 2.0 tools)

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• Learning about Jerome Kern WebQuest Activity (print and
  editable digital files included)
• Learning about Jerome Kern WebQuest Answer Key
• Musical Compositions of Jerome Kern Project Expectations with Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
• Presentation / Video Project (including research) – 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
• Optional: additional time for students to present their project to the class (time will vary depending on class size).

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the modern Broadway composer, Stephen Sondheim and his work, as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Then, students research their choice of one of his famous musicals and create a presentation or a video about it using their choice of Web 2.0 tools such as Prezi, Adobe Spark, eMaze, Canva, etc. (free, no download needed) or by using Microsoft Office or Google Apps. A full list of software/technology options is listed in the student lesson instructions and includes links to tutorials. For classrooms with limited technology, this lesson can be completed with students working in pairs or small groups. The completed presentations can be shared with the rest of the class if the teacher chooses.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well. This lesson could be used in a music, drama, history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Materials Required:

• Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
• Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
• Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (optional –
  students can use Web 2.0 tools)

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• Learning about Stephen Sondheim WebQuest Activity (print and
  editable digital files included)
• Learning about Stephen Sondheim WebQuest Answer Key
• Musical Compositions of Stephen Sondheim Project Expectations with Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
• Presentation / Video Project (including research) – 2-4 (50 minute) class periods
• Optional: additional time for students to present their project to the class (time will vary depending on class size).

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history of Hip Hop and Rap music as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. Finally, students research their choice of a Rap musician and create a presentation about their contributions to the field of Hip Hop & Rap using their choice of Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well. This lesson could be used in a music, history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

· Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music WebQuest Activity (print and

editable digital files included)

· The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music WebQuest Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle – The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music Vocabulary (includes answer key)

· The History of Hip Hop & Rap Music Presentation Project Expectations with Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes

· Presentation Project (including research) – 1.5 -3 (50 minute) class periods

· Optional: additional time for students to present their project to the class (time will vary depending on class size).

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