State Study

Author: Miranda Smith  2/12/2007 4:15:00 PM EDT
TaskStream - Tools of Engagement

VITAL INFORMATION

Language Arts (English), Library/Information Sciences, Social Studies, Technology
 

Students research different states and use PowerPoint for a presentation on the state of their choice.

 
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Students will use a hot list to research for information on a state.

Students will use images to show the class some of the important facts about their state.

Students will create a report about their state.

Students will present their PowerPoint show to the class.

 


Students will reseach a state and then create a PowerPoint presentaion and report about that state.

 
IMPLEMENTATION

This is the first lesson plan in a unit on geography and the study of people, the next will be on countries of the world.

 

Day 1-Look at United States map with students.
Discuss with students which states they have been to, which ones they can identify, and what they know about each state.
Take students to the computer lab, where the media specialist will show them how to use a hot list.
Hand out floppy disks.
Students will be divided into groups of 3 and decide which state they want to research. They will use the hot list to begin collecting pictures and facts.

Day 2:
Take students to computer lab where they will continue to use hot list to research for facts and pictures on their state.
Assist students with saving pictures to disks.
Students will start making their Power Point presentation.
Take students back to classroom and discuss what they found.

Day 3:
Take students to computer lab where they will finish up their Power Point presentation.
Assist students who need help
Assist students to save presentations.
Students will go back to the classroom and begin prewriting for their reports, in groups of 3.

Day 4: Take students to computer lab to type essay on their state. This will also be done in groups of 3.

Day 5: Take students to the computer lab to edit their essays.

Day 6 & 7: Students will present their Power Point presentations and reports in class.

 

Computer lab is set up for all students with physical disabilities.
The classroom aide will be available for all students that need extra help.



 

This lesson has not been taught so there are no student samples.

 
Students will work collaboratively. Students will work in groups of 3.
 
7 class periods. 1 Hr per class.
 

Remember to make appointment with media specialist and reserve computer lab.

 
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

 
  • Materials and resources:
    Map
  • Technology resources:
    PowerPoint, Word, screen and computer into classroom
  • The number of computers required is 1 per student.
  • Students Familiarity with Software Tool:
    students already know how to use PowerPoint, but may need some assistance.
  • appointment w/media specialist
    and reserve time in computer lab.
 
STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

USA- American Assc. of School Librarians: Info. Literacy Standards for Student Learning
• Area Information Literacy
From Chapter 2, "Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning," of Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning by American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Copyright 1998 American Library Association and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Reprinted by permission of the American Library Association.
 Standard 1The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
 Standard 2The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently
 Standard 3The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively

USA- ISTE: Profiles for Technology Literate Students (includes NETS for Students)
• Grade Grades PreK-2

Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer to the standards category to which the performance is linked. The categories are:
1. Basic operations and concepts
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools
5. Technology research tools
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Reprinted from National Educational Technology Standards for Students - Connecting Curriculum and Technology, copyright © 2000, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), 800.336.5191 (U.S. & Canada) or 541.302.3777 (Int’l), iste@iste.org, www.iste.org. All rights reserved. For more information about the NETS Project, contact Lajeane Thomas, Director, NETS Project, 318.257.3923, lthomas@latech.edu. Reprint permission does not constitute an endorsement by ISTE or the NETS Project.

 Performance Objective 1Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. (1)
 Performance Objective 2Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)
 Performance Objective 3Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (1)
 Performance Objective 4Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)
 Performance Objective 5Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)
 Performance Objective 6Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)
 Performance Objective 7Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)
 Performance Objective 8Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (3)
 Performance Objective 10Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (4)

MI- Michigan Curriculum Frameworks
• SubjectSocial Studies
• Strand IIGeographic Perspective
Students will use knowledge of spatial patterns on earth to understand processes that shape human environments and to make decisions about society. Knowledge of geography enables us to analyze both the physical features and the cultural aspects of our world. By helping us understand relationships within and between places, a geographic perspective brings an understanding of interdependence within local, national, and global communities. Over time and in varying contexts, students construct an increasingly sophisticated geographic perspective organized by the following themes:
• Standard II.1Diversity of People, Places, and Cultures
All students will describe, compare, and explain the locations and characteristics of places, cultures, and settlements. The mosaic of people, places, and cultures expresses the rich variety of the earth. Natural and human characteristics meld to form expressions of cultural uniqueness, as well as similarities among peoples. Culture is the way of life of a group of people including language, religion, traditions, family structure, institutions, and economic activities.
• Grade EE - Early Elementary
 Performance Benchmark 2Describe the natural characteristics of places and explain some basic causes for those characteristics.

MI- Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations
• Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
• Grade SECOND GRADE
• Strand WRITING
• Topic Writing Process
 Expectation W.PR.02.09 Identify sections of their own text that need to be revised using
—reorganization
—additions
—deletions
—appropriate use of transitions.
 Expectation W.PR.02.11 Both individually and in groups, attempt to proofread and edit their writing using appropriate resources including dictionaries and a class-developed checklist.
• Strand SPEAKING
• Topic Speaking Conventions
 Expectation S.CN.02.06 Make presentations or reports in standard American English if it is their first language. (Students whose first language is not English will present their work in their developing version of standard American English.)