Grade 6\7M

Indigenous Artists & Their Music

This will be an ongoing project, we will move into day 2 tomorrow. We will meet on Teams where I can explain in greater detail and answer questions.

This project will be completed in 2 parts.

~Shared Powerpoint ~ This is a class project and each student will contribute 2 slides to the finished project.

~Written biography

Part 1 ~ The shared Powerpoint.

Step #1 ~ Select a song with some traditional Indigenous elements. Such as;

*Use of traditional Indigenous instruments ie: hide drum, shakers, rattle, flute

*Inclusion of artists' Indigenous language

*Lyrics about issues or topics related to Indigenous people

Step # 2 ~ Answer the research questions in your SS scribbler.

What is the artist's full name?

When were they born?

Where were they born?

Where did they grow up?

What are some interesting facts about their early years?

What tribe do they affiliate themselves with?

What awards have they received?

What are some common themes or topics that their music addresses?

What genre do they perform?

What are some other interesting facts about this artist?

Step # 4 ~ Create a slide for the shared PowerPoint to profile the song. Include:

*Title and link to video.

*What elements of traditional Indigenous elements it demonstrates.

*Artist's name

Step # 5 ~ Create a slide for the shared PowerPoint to profile the artist. Include:

*Name

*Name of the indigenous community they are from

*Any awards they have received

*Common themes or topics their music addresses

*Anything that makes that person interesting