Teacher's Guide
Aim
To expose seventh and eighth graders to the musical history called Jazz.
Rationale
Today's elementary student has little understanding of
the development of musical history. They lack the knowlege or appreciation of
the foundation of what they consider todays music, some of them even believe
that their peers created it.
Description of audience
The audience will be 7th and 8th graders.
Prerequisites
Student must have a workable knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Experience creating sound files.
Basic computer skills.
Knowlege of embedding sound and inserting objects in presentation.
Description of subject-matter
History of Jazz
Learning objectives
Students will:
Be able to identify pioneers in Jazz
Will be able to recognize music by these pioneers.
Will gain an understand of the development of today’s music.
Create a multi-media presentation which demonstrations their newly acquired
knowledge of a Jazz giant.
Student will be able to appreciate and recogize different Jazz artist.
Successfully complete the Just Jazz Quiz.
Instructional plan
In this curriculum modules the students will demonstrate their computer and
organization skills. The assignment will be present in the computer lab. The
students will be able to complete most of the work during class period. Students
are encouraged to work in small team or group with the teacher permission.
List of materials
A computer
Word processor
An internet connection
PowerPoint installed on the computers.
Adobe Reader installed on the computers.
Computers with Macromedia plugg-in.
Music and pictures of the artist.
Access to Puzzlemaker on the internet
Microsoft Media Player installed
Resources
| Red Hot Jazz Achives | American Masters Database | American Memory Library of Congress |
| Golden Age of Jazz | Jazz a Film By Ken Burns | Jazz Ed |
Plan for assessment and evaluation
The students will be evaluated on their preformance on assignments and quizzes.