History Through Music

1. You will choose two songs from three different time eras of history.
2. Visit web sites where you will read the song lyrics.
3. Make notes on the facts detailed.
4. Visit web sites where the event is detailed historically.
5. Again take notes on the facts detailed.
6. Write an editorial comparing the artists accuracy to the historical facts.

   In writing your editorials, keep in mind:

   • What information is there about the historical event?
   • What lines in the song focus on the historical event?
   • When and where did the event happen?

• the student's opinion about the historical accuracy of the song.
• information about the historical event.
• information about the artist's song.
• quotations from the song that relate to the event.

• the information about the historical events.
• the information about the songs.
• the use of quotations from the songs.
• correct editorial language and form.

The goal of this Web Quest is to have students research the historical events that inspire songs. Students will connect the real life events with the author's interpretation. They will come away with a better understanding of the events and people in history that inspire artists to write songs.

Students will create editorials about six songs and their historical accuracy. They will investigate the facts in history that inspire artists to write songs. Students will also learn how to use technology in order to make their journey into the past possible.