Activity I Age of Jazz

Primary Learning Outcomes     A. Students will list seven facts about Louis Armstrong between 1900- 1970. Materials needed for this activity:      1. Website: Satchmo.net:  The Louis Armstrong House & Archives          2.  Paper          3.  Pencil          4.  Crayons, markers Procedures Student will access The Louis Armstrong House & Archives and read the paragraphs under, Who is Louis Armstrong? When finished, student will select Time line and read through the time line of the great Jazz legend. Product On a piece of white unlined paper, student will create their own time line giving seven dates, one from each decade. On the other side of the the paper, students will draw a likeness of Louis Armstrong and give the dates of his lifespan.

Activity II What a Wonderful World

Primary Learning Outcomes     A. Students will learn the stories behind four songs by listening to Satchmo's wonderful works. Materials needed for this activity:      1. Website: Smithsonian Jazz          2.  Paper          3.  Pencil          4.  Sound capabilities, headphones Procedures Student will access Smithsonian Jazz and will select Learn it on the right hand of page, and at the drop down menu, select Jazz Class Once at Jazz Class, student will scroll down the page and find Louis Armstrong Select Louis' Music Class and read the bio for each song and after reading, click on the link to listen to each song. Product On a piece of white paper, student will list all four songs and summarize story behind song of their choice.

Activity III I Wanna Be Like You

Primary Learning Outcomes     A. Students will learn about how trumpets are made and then make one of their own out of paper. Materials needed for this activity:     1. Website: Making a Natural Trumpet: an Illustrated Workshop Guide and Show and Tell with Mr. Rogers         2.  Toilet paper tube or paper towel tube       3.  Buttons       4.  Tacky glue Procedures Student will access Making a Natural Trumpet: an Illustrated Workshop Guide and read the paragraphs under the title Then student will access Show and Tell with Mr. Rogers  and read about making their own trumpet Product On a piece of white unlined paper, student will draw a likeness of the trumpet found at Making a Natural Trumpet: an Illustrated Workshop Guide and put a description of the trumpet underneath their drawing, along with the name of the instrument. Using the tube, students will make their own trumpet using the guidelines listed at Show and Tell with Mr. Rogers

Microsoft Student Published by Microsoft USED FOR:  This word processing software could be very helpful in writing summarys over the web pages visited. EVALUATION:  Microsoft Student appears to have been created with the student in mind.  Aside from word-processing, this programs has homework help and great chart makers. POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:  Student may need help in choosing correct font/font size.  Other than that, it is user friendly. Release Date:  07/05/2005

Elementary School Success Deluxe 2005 Published by TOPICS entertainment, Inc. USED FOR:  This word processing software contains great help in the areas of reading and phonics, which would help your students gain confidence while reading. EVALUATION: Elementary School Success appears to have covered its bases, for it not only offers reading/phonics help but of other subjects as well. POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:  Initial set-up is tedious, adult help may be required. Release Date:  07/19/2005

Typing with Spongebob Published by The Learning Company USED FOR:  This software could be very helpful in teaching students how to type, which would really put them at ease when using Microsoft Student. EVALUATION:  Have tons of fun with Spongebob in Bikini Bottom all the while learning how to type.  Easy to use. POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:  Student may need help placing fingers for the first time. Release Date: Unknown

Dictionary for Children Published by Simon & Schuster USED FOR: This word processing software could be very helpful in giving students a unique way to look up words. EVALUATION: Simon & Shuster products are thorough.  They are user friendly, even so that with this product, they offer audio recordings of the word. POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:  Like others, initial set-up should be performed by an adult. Release Date:  Unknown

The Big Box of Art Published by Hemera Technologies USED FOR:  This clip art software would be wonderful to use to help the student create interesting report covers and posters. EVALUATION: Vivid colors and beautiful clip art make this software wonderful to use. POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:  Adult help may be required for the student less proficient on computer. Release Date:  1/17/2005

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