Description
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the invention of digital music as they complete 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. The lesson also includes a word search puzzle (with answer key), and a music composition project using Soundation, a free web 2.0 music creation site (http://soundation.com). 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 upper elementary or high school as well.
Files included:
- Teacher & Student Resources
- The Invention of Digital Music WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)
- The Invention of Digital Music WebQuest Answer Key
- The Invention of Digital Music Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
- Creating Digital Music Project – Student instructions and project expectations
Approximate Lesson Duration:
- WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period
- Word Search Puzzle: ½ – 1 (50 minute) class period
- Music Creation Project:2-3 (50 minute) class periods
Total Pages: 12
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