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OVERVIEW: This WebQuest is part of a school wide thematic unit spanning two years of instruction in music. During this time, students will develop a greater understanding of the languages, customs, dances, arts, music, and geographic locations of the fourteen countries represented by students in our school population. This WebQuest will require team work among students as they learn to master technology skills used in a music keyboard computer lab. Students will also learn to edit and publish digitally recorded performances from original creative writing, art, and musical composition based upon global research. The true quest is for today's child to develop understanding, acceptance, knowledge and tolerance. 
 
INSTRUCTIONAL STANDARDS:
TECHNOLOGY
 1. Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (i.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audio tapes, telephones, and other technologies.
 2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
 3. Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology.
 4. Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. 
 5. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
 6. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology.
 7. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software.
 8. Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
 9. Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts ideas, and stories.
 10. Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
MUSIC                   South Carolina Music Education Standards:
Curricular Area:  Visual and Performing Arts - Music

Component One: Aesthetic Perception 

1. Demonstrate an understanding of how sound is produced and modified. 
Component Two:  Creative Expression 
1. Listen to music attentively and respond appropriately 
2. Perform music using a variety of sound sources. 
Component Three:  Musical Heritage 
1. Identify and become familiar with their own musical heritage. 
2. Identify the expressive elements in music of different cultures  and ethnic groups
3. Describe the social and historical situations that have influenced the composition, style, selection and performance of music. 
Component Four:  Aesthetic Valuing 
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the value and role of music in the lives of individuals and cultures. 
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how the purpose and function of music in a particular situation have influenced compositions, selections and performance.
 
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CREDITS AND APPRECIATION:
Gratitude to Paul Irwin, WebQuest instructor, for his patient instruction and help.
All resource links are located on the resource information page which allow students to search safely and informatively.
To the following clip art sites:    http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_art.htm      www.clipart.com
The border for this WebQuest is borrowed from: http://grotesmurf.madscience.nl/music/index.html
The picture of the children in a star is from an unadvertised greeting card.