LessonPlan

Analyze Grade: Fifth Grade Students:
 * Demographics: 7 Caucasian, 6 African American, 5 Hispanics and 2 Asian
 * Learning Styles: 20% Visual, 80% Tactile
 * Background Knowledge: The students have one month left until completion of the school year. Since this is an arts school, the students have above average knowledge of the basic musical theories. They know how to read sheet music, fully understand the vocabulary terms used in music and are able to play their designated instruments at an advanced rate for their typical age group. They were given a two-hour instruction course on how to create PowerPoint Presentations online.
 * Learning Disabilities: None in the class reported.

Sunshine State Standards: 1. Standard: MU.5.C.1.1 Benchmark:Discuss and apply listening strategies to support appreciation of musical works.

2. Standard: MU.5.C.1.2 Benchmark: Hypothesize and discuss, using correct music vocabulary, the composer's intent for a specific work.

3. Standard: MU.5.C.1.3 Benchmark: Identify, aurally selected instruments of the band and orchestra.

4. Standard: MU.5.H.2 Benchmark: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.

<span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">5. Standard: MU.5.H.2.2 <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Benchmark: Describe how technology has changed the way audiences experience music.

<span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Nets-S <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">1. Creativity and Innovation <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">2. Communication and Collaboration <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">3. Digital Citizenship <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">4. Technology Operations and Concepts

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; vertical-align: baseline;">Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develp innovative products and processes using technology. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; vertical-align: baseline;">A. Use digital imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital presentation. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; vertical-align: baseline;">B. Debate the effect of existing and emerging technologies on individuals, society, and the global community <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; vertical-align: baseline;">C. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; vertical-align: baseline;">D. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

<span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">State Objectives
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Given sheet music and musical instruments, the students will be able to play a required piece with 100% accuracy.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Given the chance to socialize, the students will be able to participate in thorough discussions asking which piece will be chosen with 100% participation.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Given required topics, students will be able to discuss them amongst one another in a classroom setting.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Provided with a demonstration, students will be able to create a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 7-10 slides and give a presentation lasting at least two minutes long.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Given the access to computers, the students will be able to research their topic via the world wide web, print selected materials and use PowerPoint to create their presentations.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Provided with the information on their favorite instrument, students will explain their research to the class by answering teacher questions with at least 90% accuracy.

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Selected Media and Materials
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Video on basic instruments: From the media center
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Video on music throughout the world: From the media center
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Video on why music is important in school: The Case for Music Education
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">PowerPoint: Demonstration on how to use this multimedia tool.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Internet: World Musical Instruments website

<span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Materials
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Designated Musical Instruments
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Computer
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">1 spiral notebook
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Videos

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Utilize Media and Materials
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Check with media specialist for videos
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Check internet website for appropriateness
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Check PowerPoint for working order
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Check Youtube video The Case for Music Education for appropriateness and working order.

<span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Monday: Music Appreciation Day
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Require Learner Participation and Utilize Media and Materials (Step-By-Step) **
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Watch the provided video on basic musical instruments.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">The students are already seated in their assigned sections.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">The required piece is played by class.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">First 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?

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Tuesday: Music Appreciation Day #2
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Watch the provided video on music throughout the world.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Watch “The Case for Music Education”
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Each student must then take out their spiral notebook and answer the following questions:
 * 1) <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">1. Why is music education important to have in our educational systems?
 * 2) <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">2. How can we improve our music programs in our educational systems? (Give at least 2 solutions)
 * 3) <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">3. How has music changed your life?
 * 4) <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">4. What was your favorite instrument from the video about music around the world?

<span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Wednesday: The Future of Music <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">-What is your favorite instrument? <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">- How do technology and music relate to one another?
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Watch the demonstration on how to use Powerpoint and create presentations.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Based on each student’s answer from Question #4 on Tuesday’s assignment, the student will use this as a basis for the project.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">The students will go to the media center of the school and log on to the internet to the designated site: World Musical Instruments Website
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">From here, the students will choose a three more instruments that they are not familiar with and create their Powerpoint presentations.
 * <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Their presentations will have the following criteria:
 * 1) <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">1. Each presentation shall have 7-10 slides.
 * 2) <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">2. Have at least 5 pictures, 2 sounds and each slide will have transitions.
 * 3) <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">3. Each presentation must be at least 2 minutes long.
 * 4) <span style="color: #1e1ebe; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">4. Each presentation shall answer the following questions:

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Friday: Presentation Day
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Using the class projector and computer, students will give their presentations.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">After each presentation, each student’s classmates will have the opportunity to ask questions.
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Using the KWL Chart, students will complete this in groups of 4 or less.

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