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Lesson 3: How to Create a Portable Recording Booth (Patrick Kelly) CREATE TO LEARN Lesson 3: How to Create a Portable Recording Booth (Patrick Kelly) Unit 3: Music and Recording CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS British Columbia and Yukon • Foundations of Mathematics 11-12 Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 English Language Arts Composition Grades 10, 11, 12: Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut • Grade 11 and Grade 12 Entrepreneurship course • English Language Arts Grades 10, 11, 12: Uqausiliriniq Strand Ontario • Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics, College Preparation • Business Studies Grade 9 and 10 • English Language Arts Grades 9-10 • English Language Arts Grades 11-12 DURATION 3-4 Hours OVERVIEW Throughout this lesson, students will learn how to create a portable recording studio and research the costs associated with purchasing music recording equipment. Students will write a blog post educating future musicians on how to find the best deals for music recording equipment and where, based on their research findings. MATERIALS • Computers/devices with internet access • "Cost Comparison" Worksheet • "Blog Post Rubric" ACTIVATE: FINANCE DISCUSSION Inform students that today they will be learning about finances, in relation to the music industry – particularly music recording. Hold a whole-class discussion engaging students with the following questions in order to gauge their level of knowledge on the topic of finances. 1. What does the term "personal finance" refer to? This term refers to personal money man- agement including making money, saving money and investing money. 2. What does the term "business finance" refer to? This term refers to money management for a business, including managing revenue, assets, liabilities and debts. 3. What do you think the term "financial literacy" means and why is it important? Financial literacy refers to a person's ability to understand and effectively use financial skills such as budgeting and investing. 4. What money-saving tips you know? Answers will vary; may include tips such as comparing prices, buying items during certain seasons/times of year etc. Inform students that today they will be learning about budgeting for a Portable Recording Booth to record their songs! Lesson Plan CREATE TO LEARN