The Electric Guitar: Then and Now

Grade Focus
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Age Level
14, 15, 16, 17
Subject
Art
Technology Integration Activity
Discovering the Internet, Imaging, PowerPoint Presentations
Author: Last modified: 01/24/2008

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Introduction

Students may work individually or in groups to research the history of the electric guitar. They will present their findings through either a summary paper complete with references and images or a PowerPoint presentation with digital photos, audio and or video clips. This assignment can be used as a culminating assignment for a performance guitar class or a term assignment for general music.

Prerequisite Experience

Students must have some experience with Internet research, PowerPoint and Digital imaging (stills and video).

Teacher Prep Time

(1 or 2 hours)
Teachers will want to familiarize themselves with tutorials and videos dealing with PowerPoint, Digital Images, and Discovering the Internet at www.NortelLearniT.org. Students will be expected to work through these materials as needed. Teachers should also review the websites in the explore section of this lesson plan.

Project

Students will submit either a summary of their findings (individuals only) or a PowerPoint presentation complete with images, titles, audio clips and video or digital images.

Assessment/Grading

A rubric for assessing presentations will be provided. The teacher will grade student papers.

Time Management Tips

Students might prefer to research the history of one brand of electric, the electric bass or a specific period in the history of guitar. Teachers may want to begin by showing The Crossroads DVD or having a brief concert using vintage guitars.