The Classical Period

Introduction

The Classical period occurred when the Baroque era finished, exactly from 1750-1820 and arose quickest throughout Europe. The Classical period was one of the most influential periods on the world, realising some of the best composers as Mozart, Beethoven or Haydn.

Task

Timeline creation

You will complete a timeline in groups of 4 or 5 students. This timeline should indicate the most important characteristics of this period. In this task you have to demonstrate all you have learnt about the Classical period.

Process

For this assignment:

1.Students use reference tools such as computer reference programs to find the information they need to meet specific demands or solve specific problems

2. Students make sense of the variety of materials they read

3. Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect and organize information and ideas.

4. Students analyze their own and others' artistic products and performances

5. Students appreciate creativity and the values of the arts and the humanities.

6. You can use different colors to highlight the events and dates.

In this task you will complate a timeline that will indicate the following:

First part

Firstly, you will have to remember all the musical periods. You can search information here: http://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp 

Then you will have to begin the timeline:

 -Label all periods and indicate dates with brackets.

 -Place three characteristics instruments of each period.

 -Place three important composers of the Classical of each period.

Second part

In this part yo will be centered on the Classical period.

- Include important events of this time.

- Include the names of the most important pieces next to each Classical composer.

- On the back of the timeline list six characteristics of the period.

Third part

When you have completed the timeline you will have to listen and continue the task.

-Listen to some samples of music of the Classical period with the computer and explain why it fits into the period.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WknjEef2WGk 

You can do this part below the timeline.

Evaluation

EXCELENT

GOOD

POOR

All periods with appropriate dates creatively entered on timeline

All periods with appropriate dates entered on timeline

All periods entered on timeline

Timeline includes at least five important composers for each period

Timeline includes at least three important composers for each period

Timeline has less than three important composers for each period

Timeline includes at least three musical instruments for each period

Timeline includes at least two musical instruments for each period

Timeline has less than two musical instruments for each period

Timeline includes at least five important historical events of the Classical period

Timeline includes three or four important historical events of the Classical period

Timeline includes less than three important historical events of the Classical period

Timeline includes three important names of Classical pieces

Timeline includes two important names of Classical pieces

Timeline includes less than two important names of Classical pieces

Three reasons given to fit the songs into the period

Two reasons given to fit the song into the period

Less than two reasons given to fit the song into the period

Timeline is creative, colorful and shows more than the average effort

Timeline is colorful and shows good effort

Timeline lacks color and shows minimal effort

There is a great cooperation with the group

There is cooperation with the group

There is no cooperation with the group
Conclusion

CONGRATULATIONS!

You hace succesfully researched the Classical Time Period and the most important parts about it. You have demonstrated that you have learnt a lot and you know the most important characteristics, instruments and pieces of this era.

After this task, you can write a simple paragraph explaining your opinion about this task and tell us if you have had a good time!

Credits
Teacher Page

The Classical Period

A WebQuest for third year of ESO

Designed by

Sara Durán Ortega

sdo2@alu.ua.es

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