Introduction
This WebQuest introduces music and dance in Europe's various cultures. We will watch videos and discuss what was seen and heard. This activity is part of the Erasmus KA229 project: "EUROPE: The Puzzle of Diversity".
https://sites.google.com/view/puzzleofdiversity/home?authuser=0
Task
You are about to start your journey inside and outside Europe! Click on the video links to view the videos from different cultures around the world. Be sure to follow instructions in the "Process" tab. Enjoy exploring!
1. GREECE:
2. HUNGARY:
3. ICELAND:
4. ITALY:
Process
STEP 1. Decide on ONE country, watch the video and try to answer questions as you go.
STEP 2. After you answer all questions decide how you would like to present your experience.
IN YOUR PRESENTATION EXPLAIN...
What country did you choose?
What instruments could you recognize?
Did they dance?
How were they dressed?
Was the tempo fast, medium, or slow?
Do you think you will ever listen to this type of music again?
What did you like/dislike about this cultural music?
Were these people happy or sad?
How did the music make you feel?
IN THE FORM OF...
-Poster - Describe what you have seen in the videos through pictures.
-Video - Reenact your music culture with access to instruments and costumes.
-Power point - Get digitally creative.
-Write a paper.
Use MUSIC, PICTURES, VIDEOS, COLOUR, and IMAGINATION in your presentation!
Have FUN and ENJOY your journey!
Evaluation
Each member of the group will complete an evaluation sheet with the following information. Be honest about the grades that you give to yourself and your team member.
Your name:
Grade yourself on a scale of 1-5 where five is the highest score possible. Circle your score.
1. You were deeply involved in accomplishing the task.
1—2—3—4—5
2. Behavior and attitude towards the work were excellent.
1—2—3—4—5
3. Researched and made valid contributions to group.
1—2—3—4—5
4. Assisted in planning and organizing the information for completing the task.
1—2—3—4—5
Team member evaluation
Name:
Grade your team member on a scale of 1-5.
1. Team member was deeply involved in accomplishing the task.
1—2—3—4—5
2. Behavior and attitude towards the work were excellent.
1—2—3—4—5
3. Researched and made valid contributions to the group.
1—2—3—4—5
4. Assisted in planning and organizing the information for completing the task.
1—2—3—4—5
Conclusion
I hope you had fun on your journey around the world!
You should have learned about at least...
-one musical culture
-what they did to create music
-how they created it
-what instruments were used
-what you learned about them
-how to work on a team
-your team member
I hope your project reflects the knowledge given through the joy of listening and team work!
Never stop learning! Keep exploring!
Credits
Your credits are additional videos to learn these dances.
GREECE Sirtaki:
HUNGARY Csárdás:
ITALY Tarantella:
ICELAND: folk dance (Undir bláum sólarsali)
Teacher Page
This WebQuest was made by the teachers from
2nd Primary School of Filyro Greece
Szent Imre Katolikus Általános Iskola és Jó Pásztor Óvoda, Alapfokú Művészeti Iskola Hungary
III Istituto Comprensivo Milazzo Italy
Blaskogaskoli Reykholti Iceland