Beethoven+Bio


 * **Lesson Title: Ludwig Van Beethoven's** Bio
 * Subject area(s): Grade Level: Sixth**

By the end of this lesson, the students will:
 * Learning Objectives:**

1. write a complete biography of Ludwig Van Beethoven

Materials Materials: || Questions for "Think Sheet" After listening to the recording of Beethoven's Symphony #5, movement # ????????
 * .McIntosh Computer || BioCube: http://readwritethink.org/materials/bio_cube/ ||
 * Microsoft Word || Internet Site: ||
 * Internet Site; http://www.classicsforkids.com/shows/bio.asp?ID=20 ||  ||
 * .Internet Site: http://www.dsokids.com/2001/dso.asp?PageID=57 || . ||
 * 1) What time period did Beethoven live in?
 * 2) Where was Beethoven born?
 * 3) What is the personal background of Beethoven?
 * 4) What are some of Beethoven's personality traits?
 * 5) What is the significance of Beethoven in music history?
 * 6) What was Beethoven's biggest obstacle?


 * **Computer Function** || **Computer Application** ||
 * Complete Bio-Cube || Internet ||
 * .Arrange Music Loops || .GarageBand ||
 * .Write || .Microsoft Word ||


 * Specify A Problem**

How would you accompany Beethoven's Symphony Number 5?


 * Data Manipulation**

http://readwritethink.org/materials/bio_cube/ || * Students will the bio-cube maker to complete bio-cube. ||
 * **Computer Function** || **Computer Application** || **Data Manipulation** ||
 * Bio Cube || Internet
 * Word Processing || Microsoft Word || * Students will use Microsoft Word to write a biography on Ludwig Van Beethoven. ||


 * Results Presentation**

Students will present their results in a completed word document.

1. Using the Bio-Cube offered from Read, Write Think, the studnets will complete a bio-cube of Ludwig Van Beethoven. 2. Using Microsoft Word, students will write a 150-300 word biography of Ludwig Van Beethoven. 1. Students will research the life of Ludwig Van Beethoven in the media center.
 * Activities while using the computer**
 * Activities prior to computer use**

1.** Students will grade a peers biography using the given rubric.
 * Activities after using computer


 * Assessment**

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