NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary
 
Name: Dennis Kelly School: Norwell Middle School
Learning Activity Title: Australian Brochure
Grade Level(s): 7 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 research information about Australia, and the Great Barrier Reef. Students will then create a travel brochure, using the information they have compiled to highlight interesting facts and information to the rest of the class about Australia.

 
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)

1.01 to 1.10

2.01 to 2.06, 2.10 to 2.14

6.05 to 6.08
Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

Learning Standard 3: Research, evidence, and point of view. Students recognize relationships between primary and secondary sources, and uses of each.
Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  

Activity sheet containing information on Australia, and the Great Barrier Reef and directions on creating a travel brochure.

 

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

Suggest one class period for research, and two periods for the the creation of the brochure.
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