Johann Sebastian Bach, Digital Activity, Music Substitute Activities
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Description
Get your 5th-8th grade students excited about learning Johann Sebastian Bach with this low-prep, time-saving digital secret code activity! They will have a blast decoding the secret cipher while learning about Bach's life as a composer. Perfect for centers, substitute days, or independent work!
This digital secret code activity is a fun and engaging resource for 5th-8th graders who are studying Johann Sebastian Bach. It is a low-prep, time-saving resource that can be used in a variety of classroom settings. Students will love the challenge of decoding the secret cipher and uncovering the final code word.
Benefits:
- Makes learning about Bach fun and engaging
- Develops reading comprehension skills
- Encourages the use of text-based evidence to support answers
- Provides a unique way to learn about Bach's life as a musician and composer
- Self-checking feature allows students to track their own progress
- Optional printable answer sheet for easy grading/assessment!
**This resource uses Google Sheets for students to "make a copy" of this digital activity so that each student can figure out the secret cipher and secret code on their own. Directions on how to do the activity are included in the digital activity.
Here’s what you will get:
- Directions on how to complete the digital activity
- J.S. Bach reading passage that includes links to listen to famous compositions as well.
- 10 questions that are referenced from the reading passage
- Blank answer squares for students to type in their answers
- Every time a student types in the correct answer, the cipher will start to appear in its correct spot.
- When all questions are answered correctly, students can now decode the secret code from the cipher to reveal their final answer!
- Answer Key provided!
Instructions:
- Simply share the link in the PDF with each student to create their own copy of the digital resource
- No printing or additional materials required
- Perfect for centers, independent work, or substitute days
- Can be used multiple times and in multiple years
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