IMovie+and+Beethoven


 * **Lesson Title: A Look at Ludwig Van Beethoven**
 * Subject area(s): Grade Level: _**


 * Learning Objectives:**

By the end of this lesson, the students will: Internet Site: http://www.picsearch.com/ ||. || Questions for "Think Sheet"
 * 1) will create a video essay in Imovie about Beethoven . || . || . ||
 * **Materials** ||  ||
 * Internet Site; http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/bio.asp?ID=20 || . ||
 * .Internet Site: http://www.dsokids.com/2001/dso.asp?PageID=57
 * .McIntosh Computer || . ||
 * .Think Sheet || . ||
 * 1) What year was Beethoven born? What year did Beethoven die?
 * 2) What is one important world event that happened during Beethoven's life?
 * 3) What was Beethoven's handicap?


 * Computer Function || Computer Application ||
 * .Research Beethoven's Life || Internet Research. ||
 * .Create Beethoven Movie || IMovie. ||

Specify A Problem


 * How would you tell the story of Ludwig Van Beethoven's life?**

Data Manipulation


 * Computer Function || Computer Application || Data Manipulation ||
 * Search || Internet || * Students will search the internet for photos of Ludwig Van Beethoven. ||
 * Create Video || iMovie || * Students will use iMovie to create a video about the life of Ludwig Van Beethoven. ||

Results Presentation


 * Students will present their results in a completed iMovie video.**


 * Briefly describe the lesson activities.**

Activities while using the computer 1. Using the internet web sites **http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/bio.asp?ID=20 and http://www.dsokids.com/2001/dso.asp?PageID=57, students will read about the life of Ludwig Van Beethoven.** 2. Using the web site http://www.picsearch.com/, students will **find photos of Ludwig Van Beethoven. 3. Using photos of Ludwig Van Beethoven, students will make a video in iMovie. 4. Using iMovie titles and transitions students add historical events of Beethoven.** Activities prior to computer use 1. Students will watch a demonstration on the above activity.

Activities after using computer 1. Students will listen and review the work of classmates.

Supporting Activities**


 * Students watch the movie "Beethoven Lives Upstairs"
 * Students listen to and evaluate Beethoven's Symphony #5

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