Explore how music has evolved over time by investigating key historical periods and influential artists. Analyze the cultural, social, and technological factors that have shaped music's development. Engage in a collaborative project to create a timeline or multimedia presentation that illustrates these changes and their impact on contemporary music.
Learning goals
Explore the evolution of a specific genre or artist in music history by creating a timeline that highlights key events, influences, and cultural impacts. Analyze how historical contexts shaped the music and its reception during different periods. Develop critical thinking skills by comparing and contrasting music from different eras, considering how technological advancements and societal changes influenced the sound and themes.
Standards
Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
National Core Arts Standards - MU:Re7.1.HSI: Select and analyze music for a specific purpose, considering the context and how it influences the music's creation and reception.
Week 1
Day 1
Activities
Begin by discussing the essential question: How has music evolved over time? Introduce key historical periods and influential artists. Highlight the importance of cultural, social, and technological factors in shaping music's development. Use a brief multimedia presentation to set the context and stir interest. Encourage students to think about their favorite music era and why it appeals to them. (15 minutes)
Divide into small groups and assign each group a specific genre or artist to investigate. Use resources such as online databases, music streaming services, and historical music articles. Each group will identify key events, influences, and cultural impacts of their assigned topic. Focus on how historical contexts shaped the music and its reception. Encourage critical thinking by comparing their findings with contemporary music. (20 minutes)
Each group will collaboratively create a visual timeline, highlighting key events and influences of their researched genre or artist. Incorporate multimedia elements such as images, music clips, or short video snippets to illustrate changes and impacts. Ensure that each timeline visually represents the evolution and context of the music studied. This activity fosters creativity and teamwork while reinforcing their research findings. (15 minutes)
Facilitate a gallery walk where you can view and provide feedback on each group's timeline. Observe the variety of music evolutions and note common themes or surprising differences. Conclude with a brief reflection session where you share insights gained from the gallery walk. Consider how technological advancements and societal changes have influenced music across different eras. (10 minutes)
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