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A Passion for Music
Teacher's Student Activities
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Module 1: Student Activities
After a class discussion about ideas students believe might be a part of a discussion on "a passion for music," have them individually think of five different types of musical styles and musicians/composers, and where their musical ideas may have come from.
In small groups, students use the Gallery to expand their look at where creative ideas and inspiration come from. From there, they will analyze their own sources of inspiration and pick one from which to collaboratively write song lyrics as a group.
Art: The Music of War
Social Studies: Music Makes Memories
Science/Health/Careers: Healing Music
Students conduct research related to the types and functions of music throughout the ages. They use their research to develop a multimedia documentary on the music of a specific group of people or a timeline tracing one type of music, such as lullabies, across time and cultures.
- alien
- barometer
- consciousness
- contemporary music
- heavy-metal music
- hip-hop music
- homage
- motivation
- passion
- rebellion
Module 2: Student Activities
How do students define a creative genius? Discuss the term as a class and then have them think of examples along with three words they would use to describe each person.
In small groups, students create an information piece with the goal of explaining something new to them without judging its merits.
Language Arts: Birth of an Artist
Social Studies: Wave-Makers
Creative Writing: Note to Self
Students conduct research on the need for and value of creativity in many types of work and careers. They use their research to create an oral presentation or a web site on the importance of creativity.
- censor
- channel
- condescending
- formulaic
- genius
- platform
- provoke
- self-discovery
- stereotyping
- unique
Module 3: Student Activities
Students prepare for the video by completing a chart that identifies what they know about the subject of careers in music and what they would like to know.
In small groups, students prepare for and take part in a debate on the subject of "selling out" and what it means to be your own person in the field of music.
Social Studies: Timeline of Success
Language Arts: Breaking the Mold
Creative Writing: Be a Detective
Students conduct research on different types of music-related careers. They share their information in the form of a computer database or as part of a school-sponsored Careers in Music day.
- compromised
- corruption
- creative arts
- forethought
- hone
- hypocrisy
- provoke
- stereotypes
- vocation
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