The curriculum is based off of the Illinois State Board of Education Music Standards. The objectives of this course will be to create, connect, respond, and perform in the musical setting. Each unit in this trimester incorporates one or more of those objectives!
8th Grade Semester 1: Instrument Exploration
Music & TV, Video Game Music, Beatmaking, MakeyMakey, Music Technology Evolution
8th Grade Semester 2: Music Production
Classwork is 30% of the final grade and projects/assessments will be 70% of the final grade.
Listening Logs/Bellringers - Classwork
Students will complete a listening log/bellringer every day in class. They will listen to a song chosen by Ms. Durst and will write about the characteristics of the song, as well as any comments they have regarding the song.
Tests - Assessment
Formative and summative assessments are used to track student learning in Music class.
Final Products of Units - Assessment
At the end of some units, students will have a final product to turn in and/or share with the class. These final products differ for each unit.
Additional Assignments - Classwork
Throughout our units, students will be asked to do additional assignments during class. There are intended to be completed during class, if not finished they are homework.
Supplies Needed For class Every day
Chromebook (Fully CHarged)
Headphones (no airpods)
Pencil
Notebook with name on it (to keep in class)
Expectations
Follow all Warrior Expectations
Be supportive and respectful of yourself & others
Come to class with an open, kind mind
Treat instruments with respect and care