What is a WebQuest?
A webquest is an online journey students take in order to learn about a particular topic. WebQuests can be used to teach any subject, and are safe and fun for students. Students are being allowed to use computers and technology which they love, and they are only going to sites the teacher specifies so they stay safe and on task.
How will I have students use the WebQuest I created?
I would have students view the WebQuest I created to introduce them to amphibians. My Webquest has several different websites for the children to view so they can learn more about amphibians. I think that WebQuests are a great way to get students interested in learning.
Some awesome WebQuests to check out!
http://www.tenafly.k12.nj.us/~teisenberg2/worldcultures/
http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/itech/webquests/su2003elem/colbert/skyarial/index.html
http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dc38zrtp_2gf4v25gx
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Technology Lesson Plan
Utah Valley State College
Teacher Education Program
Lesson Planning Guide
Veteran’s Day Lesson Plan
Name: Jamie Barlow, Carrie Nuckles Date: November 11, 2008 Time: Morning
Grade Level: 5th Subject: Social Studies Cooperating Teacher: Mr. Nicholes
I. Utah State Core Curriculum Standard(s)
Standard 3: Students will understand the roles of civic life, politics, and government in the lives of Utah citizens.
The student will understand what a veteran is and will write a thank you letter to a veteran or to someone currently in military service.
II.Lesson Objective(s)/Goal(s)
a. The student will know ways that citizens can participate in civic responsibilities (e.g. letter writing).
b. The student will do: Given instruction on “what is a veteran?” the students will write a thank you letter to a veteran or someone currently in military service. (see Rubric)
III. Preparation (teacher materials, student materials, etc.)
a. Teacher materials:
i. “The Wall” by Eve Bunting
ii. A way to show a video
iii. Digital story: “Who Is a Veteran?”
b. Address to mail completed letters to.
c. Student materials:
i. Paper for writing a letter
ii. Writing / Coloring Utensils
IV. Technology Use:
a. Photo Story 3: for the creation of “Who Is a Veteran?”
b. http://www.va.gov/kids/ Unlimited information, games, activities, posters, and quotes can all be found from this web page.
V. Instructional Procedures:
a. Hook: Read the book “The Wall” by Eve Bunting. Ask: “Why is November 11th a special day?” Wait for a response indicating that November 11th is Veteran’s Day.
b. State the Objective: Today we are going to learn about Veteran’s Day
c. New Material: Show the video “Who Is a Veteran?” Ask the students if they know anyone who is a Veteran. How do they know this person? Why are Veterans important?
d. Guided Practice: Say, “As a class, we are going to write someone who is a Veteran or currently serving in the military.” Review correct letter-writing procedures. Discuss appropriate topics to write about in letters. Give a model of what they could write. (Example – to someone currently serving- Dear Soldier, I am a 5th grade student at a school in Utah. It is Veteran’s Day and we are writing to thank you for serving our country and keeping us safe and free. I hope you can come home and see your family soon.)
e. Independent Practice/Assess: Give students paper and writing/coloring utensils and have them write a thank you note to a Veteran. If they do not personally know a Veteran, they may write to someone currently serving in our military. Let them know that the letters will actually be delivered to real Utah Soldiers serving overseas.
VI. Closure/Review: Ask students if anyone would like to share what they wrote to the soldier/Veteran.
VII. Accommodation(s) for Diverse Learner(s)
VIII. Evaluation of Student Progress:
a. Pre-assessment – Why is November 11th a special day?
b. Formative Assessment – Observe students during the movie and class discussion.
c. Post-assessment – Given instruction on “what is a veteran?” the students will write a thank you letter to a veteran or someone currently in military service. (See Rubric)
Rubric for Letter:
Name on Letter 5pts
(Only first name if being sent to an unknown soldier)
Spelling / Grammar 5pts
Creative in design 5pts
Expresses a positive attitude to individual addressed 5 pts
Total: 20pts
IX. Reflection:
We thought this lesson went pretty well. The students all seemed to be interested and engaged. They liked the book we read in the beginning. The students liked writing the letters to the military, and it would be fun to see the responses they get back from the soldiers. One thing we would have added to the lesson plan is we would have the students practice some of the military drills. We would teach them what the different phrases are “right face,” “about face,”, and “left face.” Then we would have them stand and practice the drills with us. We thought it would be fun to teach them about how disciplined members of the military must be
Teacher Education Program
Lesson Planning Guide
Veteran’s Day Lesson Plan
Name: Jamie Barlow, Carrie Nuckles Date: November 11, 2008 Time: Morning
Grade Level: 5th Subject: Social Studies Cooperating Teacher: Mr. Nicholes
I. Utah State Core Curriculum Standard(s)
Standard 3: Students will understand the roles of civic life, politics, and government in the lives of Utah citizens.
The student will understand what a veteran is and will write a thank you letter to a veteran or to someone currently in military service.
II.Lesson Objective(s)/Goal(s)
a. The student will know ways that citizens can participate in civic responsibilities (e.g. letter writing).
b. The student will do: Given instruction on “what is a veteran?” the students will write a thank you letter to a veteran or someone currently in military service. (see Rubric)
III. Preparation (teacher materials, student materials, etc.)
a. Teacher materials:
i. “The Wall” by Eve Bunting
ii. A way to show a video
iii. Digital story: “Who Is a Veteran?”
b. Address to mail completed letters to.
c. Student materials:
i. Paper for writing a letter
ii. Writing / Coloring Utensils
IV. Technology Use:
a. Photo Story 3: for the creation of “Who Is a Veteran?”
b. http://www.va.gov/kids/ Unlimited information, games, activities, posters, and quotes can all be found from this web page.
V. Instructional Procedures:
a. Hook: Read the book “The Wall” by Eve Bunting. Ask: “Why is November 11th a special day?” Wait for a response indicating that November 11th is Veteran’s Day.
b. State the Objective: Today we are going to learn about Veteran’s Day
c. New Material: Show the video “Who Is a Veteran?” Ask the students if they know anyone who is a Veteran. How do they know this person? Why are Veterans important?
d. Guided Practice: Say, “As a class, we are going to write someone who is a Veteran or currently serving in the military.” Review correct letter-writing procedures. Discuss appropriate topics to write about in letters. Give a model of what they could write. (Example – to someone currently serving- Dear Soldier, I am a 5th grade student at a school in Utah. It is Veteran’s Day and we are writing to thank you for serving our country and keeping us safe and free. I hope you can come home and see your family soon.)
e. Independent Practice/Assess: Give students paper and writing/coloring utensils and have them write a thank you note to a Veteran. If they do not personally know a Veteran, they may write to someone currently serving in our military. Let them know that the letters will actually be delivered to real Utah Soldiers serving overseas.
VI. Closure/Review: Ask students if anyone would like to share what they wrote to the soldier/Veteran.
VII. Accommodation(s) for Diverse Learner(s)
VIII. Evaluation of Student Progress:
a. Pre-assessment – Why is November 11th a special day?
b. Formative Assessment – Observe students during the movie and class discussion.
c. Post-assessment – Given instruction on “what is a veteran?” the students will write a thank you letter to a veteran or someone currently in military service. (See Rubric)
Rubric for Letter:
Name on Letter 5pts
(Only first name if being sent to an unknown soldier)
Spelling / Grammar 5pts
Creative in design 5pts
Expresses a positive attitude to individual addressed 5 pts
Total: 20pts
IX. Reflection:
We thought this lesson went pretty well. The students all seemed to be interested and engaged. They liked the book we read in the beginning. The students liked writing the letters to the military, and it would be fun to see the responses they get back from the soldiers. One thing we would have added to the lesson plan is we would have the students practice some of the military drills. We would teach them what the different phrases are “right face,” “about face,”, and “left face.” Then we would have them stand and practice the drills with us. We thought it would be fun to teach them about how disciplined members of the military must be
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