American Popular Music
WebQuest
 

  

Introduction  |  Task |  Process  |  Evaluation  |  Conclusion
Introduction: 

Who was the most famous American Popular Music "idol"?  Can you and one other music agent present two candidates to compete in an "idol" competition?

 

Task: 

 You are a music agent.  You and a partner must choose two musicians to compete in a contest of 20th century popular musicians.  Do you have what it takes?  Can you choose the next “20th Century Popular Music Idol”?

 

Process: 

 

 

 

1. You must choose a partner with which to collaborate.

  

2. You and your partner must choose two American musicians.  One musician should be from 1900 -1950 and one musician should be from 1950 – present.

 

3. You may research musicians from these websites.

     American Music From 1950 to 1990s

     American Popular Music 1900 to 1950

 

 4. Once you have chosen two musicians, you must open, print, and fill in a Research Outline.

 

 

5. You and your partner must decide on a presentation.  You may either choose a power point slide show or a poster/speech/recorded examples presentation.

 

 

 Evaluation:  Use the rubric below to evaluate your presentation.

CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Content
Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.
Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Collaboration with Peers
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.
Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

 

 

Conclusion:  Congratulations!  You have picked a winner.  You are a fantastic music agent.  Your check is in the mail.