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Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Sarah House School: Vinal
Learning Activity Title: PhotoStory Project on American Revolution
Grade Level(s): 5 Subject Area: Social Studies
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 create a PhotoStory project that illustrates the events leading up to the American Revolution and the resulting independence of our nation. For each event, students will create a slide that explains (using pictures and words) the significance of the event and the people who were involved.

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

  7.0 Draw and Paint

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

 

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

Norwellized Frameworks: Grade 5 Social Studies Essential Questions for Unit 4 - Questions 1,2,3 and 4.

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  Attachments included (Project outline, project rubric)

See related rubric and project outline attachments

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

 Knowledge and experience with PhotoStory, scanner equipment, and audio recording devices for narration purposes.

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