7th+Grade+Lessons

**Lesson #1: Cultural Uses of Drumming**
· Students will research the history of drums o Identify the importance of drums in early societies o Identify the importance of drums in various world cultures today (Africa, Asia, South America) o View performances of drumming from different cultures
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 * To view this lesson in full, click here: [[file:Lesson Plan 1.docx]]
 * To view rubrics for this lesson, click here: [[file:rubrics L1.docx]]

Lesson #2: Beethoven's Birthday Party
· Students will research Beethoven and his music o Identify at least three major works that depict the stages of Beethoven’s life: early, middle, and late o Identify major events and interesting facts within his life to help gain insight to who Beethoven was as a person as well as a composer · Students will utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills: o with each other to ensure successful planning o with an audience to present their proposal with substantial evidence in a convincing manner (persuasive writing/speaking) · Students will use organizational skills to effectively plan a large-scale event o Students will work within a given budget o Students will plan around a theme (Beethoven’s life)
 * Instructional Objectives**


 * To view this lesson in full, click here: [[file:Lesson Plan 2.docx]]
 * To view the rubrics for this lesson, click here: [[file:rubrics L2.docx]]