NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Jennifer Sulc School: Middle
Learning Activity Title: Science Poetry
Grade Level(s): 7 Subject Area: English/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 the internet to research a science topic.  They will then use the information they have obtained to write a science poem using Microsoft Word.  The best poems (as determined by an English teacher and a science teacher) are submitted to Boston College's annual Science Poetry Contest.

 Science poems are the students' final products.  Poems will be assessed based on the following criteria.  Poems must contain accurate science facts, poems must be thorough and logical, proper poetic form must be used, and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation must be used.

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

  6.0 Web and Online Research Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1,10, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17. 1.18

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.11, 2.12,

6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.12

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

English Language Arts, Reading and Literature Strand, Standard 14 - Poetry

Composition Strand , Standard 20 - Consideration of audience and purpose, Standard 21 - Revising, Standard 22 - Standard English Conventions, Standard 24 - Research

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

www.ajkids.com

Microsoft Word

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

This is best done as a joint unit with an English teacher and a science teacher.  Each teacher ensures that the standards for his/her subject are being met.  Here I have focused on the English standards.

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