NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Linda Joy and Amy Macklin School: Cole
Learning Activity Title: Planet mPower Slide Show
Grade Level(s): 3 Subject Area: Science
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

Students will use previously completed research and the software program, mPower, to create a slide show presentation on a specific planet. Slide shows will be presented to classmates upon completion.

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  1.0 General Computing Skills

  2.0 Word Processing and Publications Skills

  4.0 Presentation skills

  6.0 Web and Online Research Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 1.15, 1.19, 2.04, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.04, 4.08, 4.12, 6.01, 6.03, 6.07

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

Science and Technology/Engineering - Strand 1.13

 Earth and Space Science

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  Attachments included

mPower, Google.com/ image search student generated research on planet

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?

Student research must be checked for accuracy before beginning slide show preparation.

 Slides must contain: title of presentation, planet name origin, distance from the sun, length of day and year (rotation and revolution times), diameter of planet, no. of moons, composition of planet, other pertinent information or features of planet, and bibliography slide.

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