1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for High School Music Students Designed by James Ceimet [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] In the beginning of the Jazz era, musicians were segregated. It wasn’t until Benny Goodman started using a mixed ensemble that jazz became a media of everyone. Your group will research Benny Goodman, “The king of Swing”. You must find information about Benny Goodman using the internet including his life, his music and his orchestra and create a power point presentation and one other task.

4. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] 1. First you’ll be assigned into groups of four people. 2. In 15 slides or less create a power point presentation of Benny Goodman’s biography to share with the class. 3. Students will also choose and complete one of the additional tasks and present it to the class. References: http:// www.redhotjazz.com/goodman.html http:// www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_goodman_benny.htm http://www.pbs.org/jazz/kids / http://www.bennygoodman.com / http:// www.radiolovers.com/pages/bennygoodman.htm http:// www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16281 http:// www.bigbandsandbignames.com/BennyGoodmanReview.html http:// www.just-the-swing.com/bio/benny-goodman http://www.youtube.com /

5. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ]

6. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] By finishing this project the students should be able to comprehensively use PowerPoint software, generally understand the aspects of Benny Goodman’s biography, have a deeper understanding of notating and performing swing jazz music, and be familiar with historical events of the swing era.

7. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Microsoft word clip art http://www.redhotjazz.com/goodman.html http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_goodman_benny.htm http://www.pbs.org/jazz/kids/ http://www.bennygoodman.com/ http://www.radiolovers.com/pages/bennygoodman.htm http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16281 http://www.bigbandsandbignames.com/BennyGoodmanReview.html http://www.just-the-swing.com/bio/benny-goodman http://www.youtube.com/ Photos from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr-scratch/2098773975/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/subliminalpudding/10863106/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmsurprenant/372478548 / http://www.flickr.com/photos/toymaster/2372180771/

8. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion A WebQuest for High School Music Students Designed by James Ceimet [email_address]

9. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This project is intended to broaden the students knowledge of important musicians while meeting the educational standards for music. Students will research Biographical information using the internet and create a PowerPoint presentation to the class as well as one other task of their choice. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

10. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion This lesson was created for high school students and is focused on music history and music comprehension.

12. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion 1. First you’ll be assigned into groups of four people. 2. In 15 slides or less create a power point presentation of Benny Goodman’s biography to share with the class. 3. Students will also choose and complete one of the additional tasks and present it to the class. -Majority of this project is to be done out side of class time and may require teacher refinement. References: http:// www.redhotjazz.com/goodman.html http:// www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_goodman_benny.htm http://www.pbs.org/jazz/kids / http://www.bennygoodman.com / http:// www.radiolovers.com/pages/bennygoodman.htm http:// www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16281 http:// www.bigbandsandbignames.com/BennyGoodmanReview.html http:// www.just-the-swing.com/bio/benny-goodman http://www.youtube.com /

14. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion

15. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion This Webquest is designed to be simple and easy for the students to understand and follow. Although most of the information is provided through links students may need guidance for selecting appropriate sheet music.

16. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion By finishing this project the students should be able to comprehensively use PowerPoint software, generally understand the aspects of Benny Goodman’s biography, have a deeper understanding of notating and performing swing jazz music, and be familiar with historical events of the swing era. This webquest was created with all of the music standards in mind.

17. [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Microsoft word clip art http://www.redhotjazz.com/goodman.html http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_goodman_benny.htm http://www.pbs.org/jazz/kids/ http://www.bennygoodman.com/ http://www.radiolovers.com/pages/bennygoodman.htm http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=16281 http://www.bigbandsandbignames.com/BennyGoodmanReview.html http://www.just-the-swing.com/bio/benny-goodman http://www.youtube.com/ Photos from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr-scratch/2098773975/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/subliminalpudding/10863106/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmsurprenant/372478548 / http://www.flickr.com/photos/toymaster/2372180771/