Introduction
What are the four most common musical instruments, and what do they have in common?
The piano, guitar, violin, and drums are four instruments that are extremely common in the musical world, and have similar things about each of them. This WebQuest will require you to remember, understand, and analyze information while identifying and describing at least one thing that each instrument has in common with the others.
Task
In a group of four people, create a Canva presentation about the four instruments!
- Piano
- Guitar
- Violin
- Drums
Each group presentation should include the following! Extra points for unique facts about the instruments!
- Pictures of the four individual instruments.
- Facts about the individual instruments.
- At least one thing that the instruments have in common.
Process
First Step
Watch this YouTube cover of "Wake Me Up" being played on the piano, violin, guitar, and drums to get a better understanding of how the instruments sound!
Second Step
Visit this website, find and read about the piano, violin, guitar, and drums.
Third Step
Work in groups!
- Student One: Research about pianos
- Student Two: Research about violins
- Student Three: Research about guitars
- Student Four: Research about drums
Fourth Step
Create a way to stay in communication with each other and collect information! (ex. group chat or shareable online document)
Fifth Step
Create and complete your Canva presentation!
Sixth Step
Submit Presentation!
optional but highly recommended: watch 'Four Families of Instruments' video included in this WebQuest conclusion!
Evaluation
This is how your points will be distributed based on the information in your Canva presentation, as well as your actual presentation!
|
Criteria |
Points |
| Accurate Information | 20 |
| Great Collaborative Teamwork | 20 |
| Pictures and Common Facts Included | 20 |
| Presentation Design | 20 |
| Bonus: Unique Facts | 10 |
|
TOTAL |
90 |
Total possible points without bonus unique facts = 80 | Total possible points with unique facts = 90
Conclusion
You learned about the four common musical instruments and the details they all share!
Now, you can watch this video about the four families of instruments to learn more!
Credits
Kayla McDonald