Step 1: Choose a Topic
Your song can be about any of the following topics-
* The Nature of Science
* Biochemistry
* Cell Structure and Function
* Cell Division
* Genetics
* Photosynthesis
* Cellular Respiration
* Ecology
* Bacteria
* Viruses
* Any of the Body Systems we discuss in class
Step 2: Find a Song
Pick a song that you enjoy and has an adequate beat to put your new lyrics to. Successful parodies always have the same basic syllable
breakdown as the original. Download the karaoke version of the song from iTunes or other trusted music websites.
* Children's songs
* Holiday songs
* Pop music
* Oldies
* Rock
* Alternative
* Rap
* R&B
* Country
* Classical
Step 3: Find the original lyrics
Go to a search engine like www.lyrics.com to get the original lyrics. Print the lyrics out double spaced so that you will have room to write in
your own lyrics.
Step 4: Replace the original lyrics with your new lyrics (the hard part).
Use the information found in your notes and your textbook to create your own lyrics that follow the same rhythm as the original lyrics.
While it doesn't need to be perfect, your song should easily flow with the music and should have the same syllables. You must turn in the
rough draft of your lyrics along with your performance.
Grading: 20 pts. of extra credit and 5 pts. added to any exam of your choice within that trimester. (one parody per trimester).
Your song can be about any of the following topics-
* The Nature of Science
* Biochemistry
* Cell Structure and Function
* Cell Division
* Genetics
* Photosynthesis
* Cellular Respiration
* Ecology
* Bacteria
* Viruses
* Any of the Body Systems we discuss in class
Step 2: Find a Song
Pick a song that you enjoy and has an adequate beat to put your new lyrics to. Successful parodies always have the same basic syllable
breakdown as the original. Download the karaoke version of the song from iTunes or other trusted music websites.
* Children's songs
* Holiday songs
* Pop music
* Oldies
* Rock
* Alternative
* Rap
* R&B
* Country
* Classical
Step 3: Find the original lyrics
Go to a search engine like www.lyrics.com to get the original lyrics. Print the lyrics out double spaced so that you will have room to write in
your own lyrics.
Step 4: Replace the original lyrics with your new lyrics (the hard part).
Use the information found in your notes and your textbook to create your own lyrics that follow the same rhythm as the original lyrics.
While it doesn't need to be perfect, your song should easily flow with the music and should have the same syllables. You must turn in the
rough draft of your lyrics along with your performance.
Grading: 20 pts. of extra credit and 5 pts. added to any exam of your choice within that trimester. (one parody per trimester).