Arizona Technology Matrix
Constructive Learning- Entry Level
This lesson teaches students to
evaluate news stories. Students read the articles on-line and respond
to discussion questions. Students then investigate the accuracy of
the article. Technology is incorporated as students use student news
websites to read articles, use media literacy skills to investigate
other sources and as the teacher projects other resources to the
class. Students will also be practicing their evaluation and
discussion skills.
Objectives
- The student will discuss a current events newscast.
- The student will connect the event to an event from the past.
- The student will assess fact vs. opinion, bias, inaccuracies, or misleading information.
- The student will consider multiple media types to compare.
Common Core Standards
6.SL.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
6.SL.2
Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, and orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
6.SL.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
6.SL.2
Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, and orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
State Social Studies Standards
Strand 1: American History
Concept 10: Contemporary United States
PO 1: Describe current events using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
PO 2: Identify the connection between current and historical events and issues studied at this grade level using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
Strand 2: World History
Concept 9: Contemporary World
PO 1: Describe current events using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
PO 2: Identify the connection between current and historical events and issues using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
Strand 1: American History
Concept 10: Contemporary United States
PO 1: Describe current events using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
PO 2: Identify the connection between current and historical events and issues studied at this grade level using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
Strand 2: World History
Concept 9: Contemporary World
PO 1: Describe current events using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
PO 2: Identify the connection between current and historical events and issues using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
State Technology Standards
Strand 1: Creativity and
Innovation
Concept 1: Knowledge and Ideas
PO 1: Analyze information to generate new ideas and products.
Strand 3: Research and Information Literacy
Concept 2: Processing
PO 3: Evaluate information and media through determining facts, opinion, bias, and inaccuracies by consulting multiple sources.
Concept 1: Knowledge and Ideas
PO 1: Analyze information to generate new ideas and products.
Strand 3: Research and Information Literacy
Concept 2: Processing
PO 3: Evaluate information and media through determining facts, opinion, bias, and inaccuracies by consulting multiple sources.
Reflection:
This lesson looks very easy to
implement. In the past I have done a similar lesson involving
students reading and analyzing news articles. This lesson aligns with
the Common Core and therefore creates a deeper level of understanding
and analysis in the students. I do have all the resources that I
would need to teach this lesson in my classroom- Internet connection,
SmartBoard, and Elmo. The class in the video did seem engaged- the
hook worked. I think that my students would be fascinated and
thrilled to be reading real news stories, however I think the
analysis would be a bit much for them at first. I wonder how much
practice the students in the video had with this sort of material
before. I think that with some practice my students would become
adept at analyzing articles and having real discussions.
Florida Technology Matrix
Constructive Learning- Entry Level
Students begin the lesson by looking at
the United States using Google Earth on the SmartBoard. Then,
students come up to the SmartBoard to place each of the states in its
correct location on the United States map using Shepard Software. In
the video, it seemed that as the teacher was teaching the lesson,
other students were using computers in the background.
Objectives
- Students will review basic geography terms such as latitude and longitude.
- Students will preview their next geography topic, which will
focus on the United States.
Standards
None listed
Reflection
This lesson also looks very simple to
replicate. I have all the resources that I would need to replicate
it, I would just need to play around a bit with Shepard Software
since I am not familiar with it. The students in the video did seem
engaged. I could tell very well from the video, but I do not think
the Google Earth portion of the lesson was shown. I think that would
make a very good hook for students. I am also curious as to what the
other students in the video were doing. The ones that were
participating seem active and involved, but I am not so sure about
the others. I think that my students would be very engaged with this
lesson, but I would still have some kind of recording sheet for them
to fill out so that the rest of the class is on-task while one
student is up at the SmartBoard at a time.
Comparison
I looked at the Arizona site first and
chose a lesson. Then I went to the Florida Matrix and chose the same
thing- a Constructive Learning Entry Level Social Studies Lesson for
the intermediate grades. I feel that there was not much to the lesson
from the Florida Matrix. I looked around, and some of their other
lessons provide more in depth information and standards, etc. I did
like that the Florida site had the lessons broken into subject matter
instead of grade level. I still prefer the Arizona site though- it
was easier to navigate and more visually appealing. This is a site
that I would keep in mind for vacations, when I have the time to sit
and really sort through ideas. I believe that these sites do include
examples of project based learning. I have found some lesson plans
that involve authentic, deep, student directed learning. I also
believe that given a simple idea, many educators could take an
initial lesson plan and turn it into a project based learning
opportunity.
I agree, it needs time to manage and to look through. I think it is a nice way to show some technology integration ideas and provide at least some lesson ideas if you were in need of integrating technology into your classroom.
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