The Instruments of Peter and the Wolf

Introduction

You are one of the characters in Peter and the Wolf. As you know, each character is represented by an instrument in the orchestra. Your job is to find out more about your instrument. Click the links to the websites and read the information to answer the questions given to you. You will use these questions to share your group’s instrument with the class.

Task

   

By the end of this WebQuest you should have learned enough about your instrument to:

-Answer 4 questions about your instrument

- Talk with your table group about your instrument

-Present your instrument to the class with your group


You will also be given a “Thinking Only Question”. You do not have to write your answer down, but you will talk with your group about your answer. We will also talk about the question together as a class during your group’s presentation. Remember, there is no right or wrong answer!

Process

Step 1: Find your character and instrument in the list below. Click on the two links to websites below your character's name to read, listen, and learn more about your instrument.

PETER - VIOLIN

DSO KIDS - VIOLIN

CLASSICS FOR KIDS - ORCHESTRA

    

     

IVAN - CLARINET

DSO KIDS - CLARINET

CLASSICS FOR KIDS - ORCHESTRA

     

  

SASHA - FLUTE

DSO KIDS - FLUTE

CLASSICS FOR KIDS - ORCHESTRA

       

    

   

SONIA - OBOE

DSO KIDS - OBOE

CLASSICS FOR KIDS - ORCHESTRA

    

      

WOLF - FRENCH HORN

DSO KIDS - FRENCH HORN

CLASSICS FOR KIDS - ORCHESTRA

   

   


Step 2: Answer the 4 questions about your instrument. Write your answers on a piece of lined paper.

1. What family does your instrument belong to?


2. How is your instrument played?


3. What is your instrument made out of?


4. What other instruments are in the same orchestra section or family as your instrument?

    

  


Step 3: Thinking Only Question: Why do you think your instrument was chosen by the composer to represent your character?

Evaluation

Conclusion

You did it!

Make sure you:

-Answered all 4 questions

-Thought about the  “Thinking Only Question” -  Why do you think your instrument was chosen by the composer to represent your character?

Be ready to share your thoughts with your group and the class.

If you have finished this WebQuest early, you may go back to either website to play some music games.

DSO KIDS GAMES

CLASSICS FOR KIDS GAMES