History of Hip-Hop and Rap Music

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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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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).

Total Pages = 12

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