TEACHER MATERIALS
Unit 1
THE PLAYERS AND THE BAND

The journey begins! Your new band will need to create a foundation of creativity and trust so that you can handle the music challenges ahead. Hint: the Code of KSHH contains the secret formula that will unlock your success.

OBJECTIVES

  • Provide an overview of Light the Music game play, rules, and activities.
  • Players create personalized characters, form into bands, and start developing group dynamics.
  • Provide an overview of Soundtrap with a quick tour of key features.

ACTIVITIES

1. DISCUSSION

Hello. My Name Is...

Get to know your bandmates.

2. Scavenger Hunt

What's Your Vibe?

Develop your character with fun details.

3. Collaboration

Introducing... (Your Band)

Decide on a band name by going on a scavenger hunt!

4. Soundtrap

Explore the Studio

Login to Soundtrap and explore in solo mode.

5. Journal

Reflection

Reflect on your experiences in a short journal entry.

Topics covered:

  • 0:28 Intro
  • 1:55 How to Play
  • 3:04 The Code of KSHH!
  • 7:27 Unit 1 Overview
  • 9:40 Activity 1 “Hello, My Name Is…”
  • 13:07 Activity 2 “What’s Your Vibe?”
  • 16:17 Activity 3 “Introducing (Your Band)”
  • 22:19 Activity 4 “Explore the Studio”
  • 23:22 Activity 4 How to: Soundtrap Flyover
  • 33:57 Activity 5 “Reflection”
  • 52:06 Activity 3, Step 5 - Microphone (Student demo)

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4. SOUNDTRAP

A Quick Studio Tour

A guided tour of Soundtrap's key features for bands.

5. REFLECTION

Journal

Players write responses to a series of questions that invite self-evaluations .

1. DISCUSSION

Hello. My Name Is...

Each player creates a stage name and persona.

2. SCAVENGER HUNT

What's Your Vibe?

Players collect personal items that describe their characters.

3. COLLABORATION

Introducing

Players work together to select a band name.

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