Name: Michelle Carlisle
Name of Course: Learning Research & Technology through Social Studies
Location of Course: www.blogger.com/xshlandisx/
Course Module Topic: State Multimedia Project
Content Area and Grade Level: Social Studies, Technology, Language Arts/Fifth Grade
Description of Unit of Study: In this unit, students will learn research skills, proper internet use, and how to create and use multimedia effectively. Students will also be exposed to kid-friendly Microsoft Word and PowerPoint tutorials. Students will demonstrate this new knowledge by developing a State Report Project that consists of several smaller individual assignments that culminate in a comprehensive multimedia presentation.
Overall Goals: While learning about states and their capitals, students will learn research and technology skills. While learning information about a state, they will learn new skills and refine old skills on Microsoft Word. In addition they will learn about the powerful multimedia program called PowerPoint. They will then be required to demonstrate their understanding by creating a multimedia presentation.
Standards Met:
Writing:
Research and Technology
1.3 Use organizational features of printed text (e.g., citations, end notes, bibliographic
references) to locate relevant information.
1.4 Create simple documents by using electronic media and employing organizational
features (e.g., passwords, entry and pull-down menus, word searches, a thesaurus, spell
checks).
Listening and Speaking:
Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication
1.4 Select a focus, organizational structure, and point of view for an oral presentation.
1.5 Clarify and support spoken ideas with evidence and examples.
1.6 Engage the audience with appropriate verbal cues, facial expressions, and gestures.
History Social Sciences:
5.9 Students know the location of the current 50 states and the names of their capitals.
ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students
T1: Basic operations and concepts
T1-1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology
systems.
T1-2 Students are proficient in the use of technology.
T2: Social, ethical, and human issues:
T2-2 Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
T3: Technology productivity tools
T3-1 Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote
creativity.
T3-2 Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced
models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
T4: Technology communications tools
T4-1 Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers,
experts, and other audiences.
T5: Technology research tools
T5-1 Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of
sources.
T5-2 Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
T5-3 Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations
based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability
1.0 Students display, analyze, compare, and interpret different data sets, including data sets
of different sizes:
1.2 Organize and display single-variable data in appropriate graphs and representations (e.g.,
histogram, circle graphs) and explain which types of graphs are appropriate for various data
sets.
California Standards - http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci
Lesson Objectives
Objective 1: Fifth grade students will locate, evaluate, and collect information when provided with a thin client equipped with internet explorer in accordance to the National Education Technology Standards definition of responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
Objective 2: Fifth grade students will complete individual state assignments by utilizing the information from their texts and online reading and tutorials provided by the teacher with at least 70% accuracy.
Objective 3: Fifth grade students will create and present a multimedia project that showcases their individual state assignments by using the Microsoft PowerPoint program with 80% of the required elements accurately completed.
Objective 2: Fifth grade students will complete individual state assignments by utilizing the information from their texts and online reading and tutorials provided by the teacher with at least 70% accuracy.
Objective 3: Fifth grade students will create and present a multimedia project that showcases their individual state assignments by using the Microsoft PowerPoint program with 80% of the required elements accurately completed.
Lesson Outline: Tasks and Procedures
Title Page – This will include the name of the state, the student’s name, the homeroom teacher’s name, and the date. It will also include a picture of the state. This may be a hand drawn illustration, photograph, or copy.
Table of Contents – This should contain the key topics that are included in your report, starting with the map (3).
Map – Create a detailed map of your state and its neighbors. This map includes: a scale, key, capital city, major cities, rivers/lakes, and a compass rose. This is to be student created.
State Resource Map – Using an outline of your state, create a state resource map by including a key with symbols for products found in your state. Then, draw the symbols on the portion of the state in which you can find those products. See the example in the packet.
My City - Use the page provided to organize information for your state capital.
Historical Timeline – Make a timeline of 8 – 10 major historical events that have happened in your state. Only use the most important events and make sure that you include recent history, too!
Economy Quilt – Present information about your state’s economy. Write a one-paragraph (4 sentences) explanation for each section of the quilt. Include the following information: the product, the money it makes each year, and where you would find it in the state.
Population Graph – Make a graph to highlight the population of your state’s four largest cities.
Famous People – Include information about 2 famous people that were born in your state. Use the snapshot page to draw or paste appropriately sized illustrations. Beneath each illustration, write a brief biography of the historical figure and explain his or her significance.
Interesting information – Include information and an illustration or graphic about the following: state bird, state tree, state flower, state flag, state motto, and state nickname. Don’t forget to include a sentence about each.
Points of Interest (‘Must See Attractions’) – Students must include information about and a picture of 3 interesting places to visit within the state. Tell me why tourists would visit these attractions. Why would you go there?
Evaluation – Included is an evaluation sheet. Don’t forget to write in complete sentences.
Bibliography – Students are required to use a minimum of 3 resources. Please see the bibliography directions in the packet.
Parent Signature – In this packet you will find a sheet that will include a space for a signature from a parent or guardian. Please have them sign this and include it at the end of your report.
Presentation – Prepare to present your state in class. You may plan on having 3 – 5 minutes to present: 1).What are you the most proud of? 2).What was the most interesting piece of information you learned about your state? 3). How could you have made your report even better? You may bring in any artifacts or souvenirs to share with the other students.
Extra Credit – 1. Present your project in more than one format (board and report). 2. Create a travel brochure representing your state. 3. Design 3 postcards that represent your state. The postcards need to show creativity and effort. They must be student created.
Online Teaching Strategies Used:
The timeline of this project will be six weeks. Students will submit a weekly entry on the blog, a weekly progress report to the teacher, a midterm check will be done on week 3, PowerPoint project will be due week 6.
Tasks and activities: Along with having online resources, students will have access to seeing student examples of previously graded state reports found in a folder on the school server. For students that have exceptions written into their IEP, there will be hard copies and examples of non-electronic formats for their viewing in the classroom. Second language students will be provided one on one support with the Bilingual paraeducator.
Software used: Scott Foresman Social Studies Online Curriculum http://www.ca-hss.com/sf/client/login/login.html
Multimedia/Video/Audio/Powerpoint used: Microsoft Powerpoint
Web Links, Resources, and References: http://www.classbrain.com/artstate/publish/; http://www.50states.com/; www.nebo.edu/misc/learning_resources/states.htm; http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/currl/states/; http://www.50states.com/; http://www.netstate.com/; http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/; http://www.multcolib.org/homework/stateshc.html; http://us.countryreports.org/; http://www.infoplease.com/states.html; http://www.globalcomputing.com/states.html; http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/funfacts.html
Table of Contents – This should contain the key topics that are included in your report, starting with the map (3).
Map – Create a detailed map of your state and its neighbors. This map includes: a scale, key, capital city, major cities, rivers/lakes, and a compass rose. This is to be student created.
State Resource Map – Using an outline of your state, create a state resource map by including a key with symbols for products found in your state. Then, draw the symbols on the portion of the state in which you can find those products. See the example in the packet.
My City - Use the page provided to organize information for your state capital.
Historical Timeline – Make a timeline of 8 – 10 major historical events that have happened in your state. Only use the most important events and make sure that you include recent history, too!
Economy Quilt – Present information about your state’s economy. Write a one-paragraph (4 sentences) explanation for each section of the quilt. Include the following information: the product, the money it makes each year, and where you would find it in the state.
Population Graph – Make a graph to highlight the population of your state’s four largest cities.
Famous People – Include information about 2 famous people that were born in your state. Use the snapshot page to draw or paste appropriately sized illustrations. Beneath each illustration, write a brief biography of the historical figure and explain his or her significance.
Interesting information – Include information and an illustration or graphic about the following: state bird, state tree, state flower, state flag, state motto, and state nickname. Don’t forget to include a sentence about each.
Points of Interest (‘Must See Attractions’) – Students must include information about and a picture of 3 interesting places to visit within the state. Tell me why tourists would visit these attractions. Why would you go there?
Evaluation – Included is an evaluation sheet. Don’t forget to write in complete sentences.
Bibliography – Students are required to use a minimum of 3 resources. Please see the bibliography directions in the packet.
Parent Signature – In this packet you will find a sheet that will include a space for a signature from a parent or guardian. Please have them sign this and include it at the end of your report.
Presentation – Prepare to present your state in class. You may plan on having 3 – 5 minutes to present: 1).What are you the most proud of? 2).What was the most interesting piece of information you learned about your state? 3). How could you have made your report even better? You may bring in any artifacts or souvenirs to share with the other students.
Extra Credit – 1. Present your project in more than one format (board and report). 2. Create a travel brochure representing your state. 3. Design 3 postcards that represent your state. The postcards need to show creativity and effort. They must be student created.
Online Teaching Strategies Used:
The timeline of this project will be six weeks. Students will submit a weekly entry on the blog, a weekly progress report to the teacher, a midterm check will be done on week 3, PowerPoint project will be due week 6.
Tasks and activities: Along with having online resources, students will have access to seeing student examples of previously graded state reports found in a folder on the school server. For students that have exceptions written into their IEP, there will be hard copies and examples of non-electronic formats for their viewing in the classroom. Second language students will be provided one on one support with the Bilingual paraeducator.
Software used: Scott Foresman Social Studies Online Curriculum http://www.ca-hss.com/sf/client/login/login.html
Multimedia/Video/Audio/Powerpoint used: Microsoft Powerpoint
Web Links, Resources, and References: http://www.classbrain.com/artstate/publish/; http://www.50states.com/; www.nebo.edu/misc/learning_resources/states.htm; http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/currl/states/; http://www.50states.com/; http://www.netstate.com/; http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/; http://www.multcolib.org/homework/stateshc.html; http://us.countryreports.org/; http://www.infoplease.com/states.html; http://www.globalcomputing.com/states.html; http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/funfacts.html
Materials and Readings
Materials/Resources: computer/thin client, Internet, Microsoft Powerpoint, access to current research, flashdrive or server space, projector, scanner, digital camera, Scott Foresman Social Studies Access, Social Studies textbook
Required Readings: Scott Foresman Social Studies text book unit 9 http://www.internet4classrooms.com/technology_tutorials/powerpoint_basic_office_97_technology_tutorials.htm (Basic Powerpoint Slide Show Basics) http://www.internet4classrooms.com/powerpoint.htm (Powerpoint assignment)
Required Readings: Scott Foresman Social Studies text book unit 9 http://www.internet4classrooms.com/technology_tutorials/powerpoint_basic_office_97_technology_tutorials.htm (Basic Powerpoint Slide Show Basics) http://www.internet4classrooms.com/powerpoint.htm (Powerpoint assignment)
Lecture
Lecture 1: Basic PowerPoint Use http://www.actden.com/pp/
Lecture 2:Internet Search http://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/fournets.htm
Lecture 3: Microsoft Word http://www.eduplace.com/kids/usingweb/g3-5.html
Lecture 4: How to make a title page http://www.ehow.com/how_4882711_make-title-microsoft-word.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
Lecture 5:Table of contents http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP012253721033.aspxTimeline http://www.microsoft.com/education/timelinesword.mspx
Lecture 6: Graph http://www.flint.lib.mi.us/kidsweb/extras/makeachart/makeachart.html
Lecture 7: Economy http://www.sayeconomy.com/what-is-economy/ (netstate.com has some good economic information about each state)
Lecture 8: Point of Interest http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_attraction (also known as a tourist attraction) http://www.unitedstatestouristattractions.com/
Lecture 9:Maps http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/ (This site will give you more information to help you create your map. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/us.htm (click on your state
Lecture 10: Scanning documents into word http://www.ehow.com/how_4620364_scan-document-word.html
Lecture 2:Internet Search http://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/fournets.htm
Lecture 3: Microsoft Word http://www.eduplace.com/kids/usingweb/g3-5.html
Lecture 4: How to make a title page http://www.ehow.com/how_4882711_make-title-microsoft-word.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
Lecture 5:Table of contents http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/HP012253721033.aspxTimeline http://www.microsoft.com/education/timelinesword.mspx
Lecture 6: Graph http://www.flint.lib.mi.us/kidsweb/extras/makeachart/makeachart.html
Lecture 7: Economy http://www.sayeconomy.com/what-is-economy/ (netstate.com has some good economic information about each state)
Lecture 8: Point of Interest http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_attraction (also known as a tourist attraction) http://www.unitedstatestouristattractions.com/
Lecture 9:Maps http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/ (This site will give you more information to help you create your map. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/us.htm (click on your state
Lecture 10: Scanning documents into word http://www.ehow.com/how_4620364_scan-document-word.html
Assignments
Weekly blog entries
Weekly progress report to the teacher (recorded by the student, midterm check (week 3)
PowerPoint project (week 6), and Presentation (week six)
Weekly progress report to the teacher (recorded by the student, midterm check (week 3)
PowerPoint project (week 6), and Presentation (week six)
Communication: Journal & Discussion
Reflection/Journal Rubric:
Students must make two journal entries that correspond with each other. Entries must answer the question and stay on the topic. The writing must be coherent with proper grammar and mechanics. Each entry should consist of two paragraphs with each paragraph consisting of 4-5 sentences.
Discussion Rubric:
Each student is required to make a posting to the blog once a week. This blog is used to assist the students with the project throughout its duration. The students will either post a question or offer tips or advice to other students.
Students must make two journal entries that correspond with each other. Entries must answer the question and stay on the topic. The writing must be coherent with proper grammar and mechanics. Each entry should consist of two paragraphs with each paragraph consisting of 4-5 sentences.
Discussion Rubric:
Each student is required to make a posting to the blog once a week. This blog is used to assist the students with the project throughout its duration. The students will either post a question or offer tips or advice to other students.
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