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 * Below are the assignments that must be completed in class during the week of April 23, 2015-April 28, 2015. **




 * Monday: Music Appreciation Day **
 * Today we will watch the provided video on basic musical instruments in the classroom.
 * We will then play the required piece in class. Remember: this piece was voted upon by you and your peers last Wednesday.
 * Our class discussion begins and we ask: What did you like about the piece? What didn’t you like about the piece? In what ways can the piece be made better?
 * In order to receive credit, you must participate by speaking, raising your hands and being polite towards one another. In the event I do not see you participating and engaging in conversation, I have no other choice but to give you a 0% on the discussion assignment.

1. Why is music education important to have in our educational systems? 2. How can we improve our music programs in our educational systems? (Give at least 2 solutions) 3. How has music changed your life? 4. What was your favorite instrument from the video about music around the world?
 * Tuesday: Music Appreciation Day #2 **
 * We will watch the provided video on music throughout the world.
 * Watch “The Case for Music Education”
 * You then must take out their spiral notebook and answer the following questions:



1. Each presentation shall have 7-10 slides. 2. Have at least 5 pictures, 2 sounds and each slide will have transitions. 3. Each presentation must be at least 2 minutes long. 4. Each presentation shall answer the following questions: -What is your favorite instrument? - How do technology and music relate to one another?
 * Wednesday: The Future of Music **
 * Watch the demonstration on how to use Powerpoint and create presentations. Click Here if you need to watch it again: "How to Make a Powerpoint Presentation."
 * Based on your answer from Question #4 on Tuesday’s assignment, you will use this as a basis for the project.
 * When we go to the media center of the school, log on to the internet to the designated site: worldmusicalinstruments.com
 * From here, just choose three(3) more instruments that they are not familiar with and create your Powerpoint presentation.
 * Your presentation will have the following criteria:
 * Friday: Presentation Day **
 * Using the class projector and computer, you will give your presentation.
 * After each presentation, each of your classmates will have the opportunity to ask questions.
 * Using the KWL Chart, you will complete this in a group of 4 or less.