This project will be to write and compose a math song/rap and dance. Students may work in pair, or groups if they like. Your completed project will be due on April 24, 2014. Due Dates:
April 10, 2014: Topic of song
April 14, 2014: What you will include in the song
April 21, 2014: Rough draft of lyrics
April 24, 2014: Final project due and presented
You do have the option of pre-recording your sing-a-long and showing a tape of your performance to the class.
The objectives of this project are:
(1) help students retain frequently used mathematical procedures by setting them to music/verse
(2) integrate math with music/verse/dance, providing students with the opportunity to utilize both their cognitive and creative abilities
(3) provide a motivational strategy that will encourage an appreciation for mathematics
Students will present an original song/rap and dance.
The song/rap must:
- have a catchy title
- have a music accompaniment that will be
played during the presentation
music of any kind can be used (preexisting or your own creation)
preexisting songs can be used but the lyrics must be dubbed out
- be less than 2 minutes but more than one
minute in duration
- consist of acceptable lyrics that cover any
math topic (approved list)
The dance can be simple, but the dance must:
- be clean and appropriate
- go with the song/rap
Students must present lyrics in two forms: - display form as a decorated poster
- typed on a sheet of paper
- be clean and appropriate
- be clean and appropriate
- go with the song/rap
Students must present lyrics in two forms: - display form as a decorated poster
- typed on a sheet of paper