1. “ iPod Nation” OER writing assignment Students will make an analytical connection between a media piece they have viewed, a magazine article they have read, and their own personal experiences with digital music and iPods / personal media players. 1. Google “iPod Nation” and read the corresponding Newsweek online article. 2. To have a basic understanding of how MP3 Players Work go to www.howstuffworks.com/mp3-player.htm

2. “ iPod Nation” OER writing assignment " PERSONAL CONNECTION: When you listen to music in public over headphones, how much do you really pay attention to the music? How often is music just background while you do something else? Is there anything you would do differently if you didn't have the music player?” headphones PART-WHOLE CONNECTION: How has the invention of MP3 digital music files and the iPod changed the way we acquire and use music? FINDING SUPPORTING EVIDENCE: Which do you think has more to do with iPod's popularity: What it does or what it looks like? Support your answer with facts and observations from the reading and viewing selections, and your own personal experiences.

3. “iPod Nation” OER writing assignment How MP3 Players Work howstuffworks.com/mp3-player.htm How MP3 Players Work howstuffworks.com/mp3-player.htm How important is it for the government to regulate the distribution of digital music files. Support your answer from the text. How important is it for the government to regulate the distribution of digital music files. Support your answer from the text.