Looking for a meaningful music passion project that encourages student voice, creativity, and inquiry? This comprehensive independent study unit allows students to explore a music-related topic of personal interest while developing research, planning, and presentation skills.

Based on the principles of Genius Hour and project-based learning, students become experts in a topic they are passionate about and create a final product to share their learning with classmates or the school community.

🎵 What Students Will Do:

• Select a music-related topic of interest
• Develop a project proposal and action plan
• Conduct independent research
• Organize and analyze information
• Create a final project of their choice
• Present their learning to an audience

📦 What’s Included:

• Project Overview
• Topic Suggestions & Brain Dump Activity
• Project Proposal & Rubric
• Action Plan & Rubric
• Research Plan & Graphic Organizers
• Project Creation Guidelines
• Final Product Planning
• Final Product Rubric

🎯 Skills Students Develop:

• Research and inquiry skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Creativity and innovation
• Time management and organization
• Communication and presentation skills
• Self-directed learning

👩‍🏫 Perfect For:

• Middle school music classes
• High school music classes
• Independent study units
• Genius Hour projects
• Project-based learning
• Enrichment opportunities

💻 Digital & Print Options Included

This resource includes:

• Printable PDF version
• Google Slides™ version
• Google Classroom™ Help Guide

💡 Why Teachers Love It:

• Encourages student choice and ownership
• Supports differentiation naturally
• Includes checkpoints and rubrics throughout
• Easy to implement with minimal preparation
• Promotes authentic learning and engagement

Help your students discover their passions while developing essential research and presentation skills with this engaging music passion project unit.