Music Composition 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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