Financial Literacy – How Recording Artists Are Paid (Grade 7/8)

by | Mar 25, 2016 | Financial Literacy

This unit explores Financial Literacy through the social and ethical
implications of downloading music. Using a variety of instructional
strategies, students will help students put themselves in the shoes
of artists who make a living writing and selling their music, explore
the various careers involved in producing a song, learn about copyright,
play a game to explore how royalties work, and create a media campaign
to educate others about copyright and it’s importance in the
music industry.

Lesson #1 – How Much Does A Recording Rrtist Make

Lesson #2- How Much Does A Recording Artist Make

Lesson #3 – How Much Does A Recording Artist Make

Lesson #4 – How Much Does A Recording Artist Make

Lesson #5 – How Much Does A Recording Artist Make

Appendix A – Who Is Involved In Producing A Song

Appendix B – Student Summary Organizer

Appendix C – Student Pie Graph

Appendix D – Facebook Login Card

Appendix E – Agree-Disagree Cards

Appendix F – Student Exit Card

Appendix G – Recording Industry Money

Appendix H – Industry Name Tags

Appendix I – Media Campaign Topics

Appendix J – Media Campaign Rubric