Webquests

Hollywood Goes Renaissance

http://www.yismusic.net/WebQuest_Projects/Introduction_%26_email.html

This webquest is designed for 11th and 12th grade music students to explore elements of Renaissance music.  It encompasses the music, history and culture of the Renaissance Era, music composition, and music analysis.  Here is a glimpse of the task that this quest offers.

You and your team of musicologists will now attempt to win a contract to participate as part of this new Renaissance Movie.  Your team will deliver a presentation to a panel of judges.  Winner take all. In order to meet the deadline each person in your group should take on one of the following rolls:

1.      Head Presentation Builder/Composer

2.      Head Presenter and Assistant Presentation Builder/Composer

3.      Head Researcher/Composer

4.      Vocabulary Expert and Assistant Researcher/Composer

   (information taken from the site)

added by Brittney Mays

Mozart Connection Webquest

http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/dailard/mozartconnect/index.htm

This webquest is designed for high school students to understand research about the effects of classical music on the mind. Students learn about things such as the Mozart Effect and other controversial research. The task has students pick from three roles: parent, teacher, or doctor. Each student will look at research conducted by musicians and scientists from the perspective of the role they chose. There is also an opportunity to include themselves in the research by listening to classical pieces and recording how they are affected. This webquest caught my attention because it involves both individual and group work. Besides the initial quiz at the very beginning of the site, all of the links work. The quiz is not an integral part of the webquest, thus it is not a huge burden for the teacher. The teachers site does a great job of explaining the objectives; it even includes the national standards covered, possible variations, and a list of additional materials needed.

added by Ann Letsinger

Music Adventure Webquest

http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/j/x/jxz8/Student_Webquests/Oswald/WebFiles/home.html

This webquest is designed for middle school students. It's based upon the fun idea of building several theme parks based upon different musical eras in history. There are several roles the students will be asked to undertake, including that of Entertainment Supervisor, Architect, Food/Beverage Manager, Engineer, and Game Designer. This webquest is both entertaining and informative becuase the students must think critically in order to relate each part of their theme park to a specific musical era.

added by Kelley Collier

Music of South Africa Webquest

http://meganshelton.efoliomn.com/vertical/Sites/%7B633C5C8A-2DB3-4D86-88BE-A265C03C074B%7D/uploads/%7BB0E57451-F53E-43D6-AB4C-01FDB002AA78%7D.HTML