Introduction
Orchestra instruments are divided into 4 different families. Each different instrument family contains several different instruments. You will become familiar with each family of instruments and their unique characteristics.
Task
You are going to create a chart about the instrument families that make up an Orchestra. Fill in the chart in your google classroom assignment.
After you gather all the information you are going to create your own instrument and tell me which family it would belong to. You are going to create it in the Slides I have attached to your assignment. If you prefer to draw your instrument by hand you may.
Process
First, you must research each instrument family. Use these websites to help you fill out your Google Doc.
https://www.orsymphony.org/learning-community/instruments/
http://www.sfskids.org/classic/templates/instorchframe.asp?pageid=3
https://www.mydso.com/dso-kids/learn-and-listen/instruments
https://www.classicsforkids.com/music/instruments_orchestra.php
http://www.thirteen.org/publicarts/orchestra/
http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instruments
Evaluation
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chart | Neat and Complete | 1-2 Missing or incorrect details or sloppy | 3-4 Missing or incorrect details and/or sloppy | 5 or more missing or incorrect details. Many spelling errors and untidy |
| Questions | 4 correct | 3 correct | 2 correct | 1 correct |
| Your instrument info | 4 Complete answers | 3 complete answers | 2 complete answers | 1 complete answer |
| Your instrument picture | Neat, original, complete | Original, complete, a little messy | Very messy or incomplete but still original | Not original, does not match description |
Conclusion
We will share our imaginary instruments by family with the class. I will project slides or you can hold up your drawings.
If you finish early you may go to these sites.
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/music_quizzes.htm
The page says quizzes, but most are games. The top left hand list is all dedicated to the instruments you have been studying. Please let me know if there is a problem getting these to work on your chrome book.
Credits
All information gathered came from these websites.
https://www.orsymphony.org/learning-community/instruments/
http://www.sfskids.org/classic/templates/instorchframe.asp?pageid=3
https://www.mydso.com/dso-kids/learn-and-listen/instruments
https://www.classicsforkids.com/music/instruments_orchestra.php
Teacher Page
This WebQuest is about learning the different families of instruments in the orchestra, and finding out details about individual instruments, and allowing students to display their knowledge and creativity. The time frame for completing this webquest is estimated to take up to three class meetings, but may take more depending on the students familiarity with the technology provided. Ideally the students are given enough time to complete both the webquest activities, and are able to play the various educational games on the websites provided while developing their musical knowledge.