Phase+4

__Phase 4: Design Integration Strategies__ The purpose of this project is:
 * To produce and present a product about an important person in the history of rock and roll.
 * To improve oral presentation skills.
 * To improve technology skills.

__Day 1__ Students will be given instruction and a chance to walk through PowerPoint so they are familiar with program. Students should also be shown some of the different websites they can acess in order to collect information. An example of a project that has already been completed will be shown as well so they are familiar with the format and what is expected in this project. Prior to the end of the class period, students will need to tell the teacher what artist they have chosen to do their project on. The artists they can choose from are:
 * Little Richard
 * Elvis Presley
 * Buddy Holly
 * Chuck Berry
 * James Brown
 * Ray Charles
 * The Beatles
 * Jerry Lee Lewis
 * Stevie Wonder
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Temptations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Smokey Robinson
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Diana Ross and the Supremes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Four Tops
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Bill Haley and the Comets

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Day 2__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students will have the entire class period to research their artists and start working on their PowerPoint. The format for the presentation is as follows:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Slide 1: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Slides 2-7 (the following questions need to be covered):
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Name of artist
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Date of presentation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Name of presenter
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Who are you reporting about?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What did they do to contribute to rock and roll?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">When did they begin their careers?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What are some names of their songs?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Do they play any instruments?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">How long have their careers lasted?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Where did they begin their careers?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Are they considered a pioneer in rock and roll?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">How have they contributed to the history of rock and roll?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What type of dancing went with this music?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Are they a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? When were they inducted?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What are some careers in music in addition to singing?

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Slide 8: References used. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Each person is expected to complete their PowerPoint presentation with the following:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Minimum of 8 slides
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Use at least 2 images
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Hyperlink some music
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Spelling!!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">References

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Where should you get your information? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: [|http://www.rockhall.com] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Google: do a search for "history of rock and roll" <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|www.rocknrolldance.com] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|www.careersinmusic.com] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Use the links found on the opening interactive poster or use this link.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Day 3__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students will have this day to work on their projects. For the last 20 minutes of this period, students will pair up with another classmate and they will peer review what is completed thus far for each other's presentations.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Day 4__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students will continue working on their projects and they should be completed by the end of this class period.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">__Day 5__ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Students will present their projects to the class. Also, there will be a question and answer session following each presentation for the students. Once all presentations are complete, students will be given a chance to write a reflection on their thoughts, comments, concerns, etc...about the project. Also, students will be give the opportunity to give the teacher suggestions for how to improve the project.