Jazz


Calibri (Body)

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz

 

African American Musicians

 

Musicians:

Mod 2B - Red

Mod 6/7 - Blue

Louis Armstrong - Logan J. Tucker L. Scott Joplin - Jordan M. Robert M.
Dexter Gordon - Carroll J. Amir L. Charles Mingus - Alexander M. Eric M.
Josephine Baker - Travis H.Parker L. Thelonious Monk - James M. Francis M.
Count Basie - Tristan W. Ceazia S. Wes Montgomery - William M. Chris M.
Herbie Hancock - Katie H. Dimetric J. Jelly Roll Morton - Karod M. John M.
Ray Charles - Zahara G. Lance H. Charlie Parker - Justin N. Cameron M.
Ornette Coleman - Chidi E. Deandre G. Max Roach - Cameron P. Brad O.
John Coltrane - Tylee D. Megan F. Sonny Rollins - Collin P. Adam P.
Miles Davis - Cyle C. Mehki F. Nina Simone - Andrew R. Josh R.
Duke Ellington - Dominic CNarayana E. Bessie Smith - Quentin S. Abim S.
Coleman Hawkins - Dylan C. Catherine C. Lester Young - Shahab S. Lance U.
Ella Fitzgerald - Lauren A. Dan B. Art Tatum - Ayana S. Louie V. 
Billie Holiday - Mason AJordan B Art Blakey  - Josh V. Titus W.
Dizzy Gillespie - Abdalla A. Jaden A. Dave Brubek - Jaila NJacob B. 
 Benny Goodman - Austin W. Seth W. Nat King Cole - Ava W. Shawn Z.

 

Objective: 

I can:

 

-Find authoritative information from advanced databases and/or other digital sources

-Avoid plagiarism by using correct citations and following a standard format

-Decide if a source is valid

-Integrate information into a final project that displays learning

-Produce a bibliography

 

 

 

Research:

“All… That…. JAZZ!”

Research Project Menu

Appetizer

 

Select an artist to research from the list on the back of this menu.  Conduct your research using the research guidelines.

MUST Include:

  • · Musician’s Name
  • · Birth and Death Dates
  • · Images
  • · Instrument(s)

 

Choose 5 items to include in your project:

  • · Life Timeline
  • · Education
  • · Musical Background/Training/Education (Ex– Band or Solo? Lessons? Formal or informal training?)
  • · Song Titles
  • · Life Obstacles
  • · Mentors/Influences
  • · Style/Time Era
  • · Awards & Recognitions

 

You will need to cite your sources!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Course

 

After you have finished your appetizer, it’s time to choose your main course! 
Select one of the project options from the list below. 
All projects must follow the appetizer guidelines.
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  •  Digital Poster-Infographic ·
  •  Board Builder  
  •  Handmade Poster or Tri-Fold (Plan this out!)  
  •  Interview (live or recorded)
  • Hold a Press Conference (live or recorded) 
  •  4 Paragraph Essay  ·
  •  Write a picture book...not necessarily for the very young
  •  Write an original song (Using the artist’s style)  ·
  •  Re-write a song by the artist

 

 

Click on the suggested projects to get a little more help... 

Interview Inspiration:

 

 

Press Conference:

Evander Holyfield

US World Wrestling Champions

 

 

 

 

 

Dessert

 

Create your bibliography using EasyBib!  You can find a link on the BCPS One databases (see below). 

 

    

 

 

 

Search: Go through BCPSOne...

 

Destiny WebPath Express
for credible Websites 

http://destiny.bcps.org/cataloging/servlet/presentwpesearchform.do?l2m=WebPath%20Express

 

Databases

 

 
 


See Ms. Collins for Essay Rubric

 

 

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EasyBib

How to Create Middle School
Student Accounts

 

1.  All Middle School students must create a new account, even if they previously had an account in EasyBib School Edition. 

2.  Middle school students must use these credentials for new EasyBib EDU accounts: 

Username:  their BCPS Username2016    
Password:
  their BCPS External Password

3. Students must register an new EasyBib EDU account using the school Coupon Code:see Ms. Bunch

 

Go through BCPSOne...

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appetizer

Select an artist to research from the list on the back of this menu.  Conduct your research using the research guidelines.

MUST Include:

· Musician’s Name

· Birth and Death Dates

· Images

Choose 5 items to include in your project:

· Birth Information

· Childhood Facts

· Education

· Musical Background/Training/Education

· Song Titles 

· Life Obstacles 

· Style/Time Era 

You will need to cite your sources!

 

· Musical Influences 

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