Author: Michelle Roan  Date Created: 2/16/2006 12:10:00 PM PDT   Creating a Presentation VITAL INFORMATION Subject(s): Language Arts (English), Social Studies, Technology Topic or Unit of Study: Creating a Time Line Grade/Level: 3-4 Objective: Create a time line slide of a famous person in history using technology. Summary: Students have been paired. They have done and recorded the basic research of their historical figure. They need transfer their information onto presentation slide using Kid pix. IMPLEMENTATION Learning Context: Will help students visiualize the important of people in history. The larger unit is how these people influenced society at that point in time. Students will connect the people in history today's current events. Procedure: 1. Using their information gathered from their research, students� will go to the computer lab to work on their presentations. a. When at the computer lab, students need to find their partner, choose a computer to sit at, and wait for my instructions after logging into computer. b. I will demonstrate what needs to be done in front of students so they may know what to do and what is expected. 2. Students well began creating slideshows for their presentation in groups. a. I will assist students during this process. 3. Give reasonable amount of time for students to finish their work. a. After giving students reasonable amount of time have them present it as a group in front of the classroom. Differentiated Instruction: Student's may also work in groups with others or if they choose, they could work with me. Sample Student Products:   Collaboration:   Time Allotment:   Author's Comments & Reflections:   MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Instructional Materials: Computers with access to the internet, Kid Pics 4, Projector, Pencil, Paper, Notes Resources: Our computer lab time would be established between the lab instructor. The number of computers required is 1 per 3 students. Technology resources: Kid Pix, Projector, computer Materials and resources: Computers with access to the internet, Kid Pics 4, Projector, Pencil, Paper, Notes Students Familiarity with Software Tool: Students need time to familiarize themselves with Kid Pix. STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT Standards: AZ- Arizona Academics Standards • Subject : Language Arts • Subject/ Grade/ Domain : Writing • Grade : Grade 3 • Strand : Strand 3: Writing Applications • Concept : Concept 6: Research Research writing is a process in which the writer identifies a topic or question to be answered. The writer locates and evaluates information about the topic or question, and then organizes, summarizes, and synthesizes the information into a finished product.  Performance Objective PO 1: Paraphrase information from at least one source (e.g., Internet, reference materials).  Performance Objective PO 2 : Organize notes in a meaningful sequence. • Subject : Social Studies (OLD) • Standard 1: History Students analyze the human experience through time, recognize the relationships of events and people, and interpret significant patterns, themes, ideas, beliefs, and turning points in Arizona, American, and world history. • Grade Range : FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) • Key Idea/Concept 1SS-F1: Demonstrate the ability to place events in chronological sequence, with emphasis on :  Performance Objective PO 1: using a timeline to place in order important events in a student’s life  Performance Objective PO 2: recognizing a sequence of events • Subject : Visual Arts • Standard 1: Creating Art Students know and apply the arts, disciplines, techniques and processes to communicate in original or interpretive work. • Grade Range : FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) • Key Idea/Concept 1AV-F7: Expand knowledge and use of different arts media (e.g., metals, paper casting, computer graphics, fiber arts)  Performance Objective PO 1: Describe characteristics of art media • Subject : Technology • Standard 1: Fundamental Operations and Concepts. Students understand the operations and function of technology systems and are proficient in the use of technology. • Grade Range : FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) • Key Idea/Concept 1T-F3: Use developmentally appropriate technology resources to access information and communicate electronically  Performance Objective PO 2: Retrieve and save information (e.g., text documents, digital photos, music, video) • Standard 4: Technology Communication Tools. Building on productivity tools, students will collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences using telecommunications and media. • Grade Range : FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do the following: • Key Idea/Concept 4T-F2: Use technology tools for individual and collaborative communication activities to share products with audiences inside and outside the classroom  Performance Objective PO 1: Plan, design, and present an academic product to classroom or community (e.g., slide show, progressive story, drawings, story illustrations, video production, digital images) • Subject : Language Arts: Functional Standards For Students with Significant Disabilities • Standard 3: Listening and Speaking Students effectively listen and speak in situations that serve different purposes and involve a variety of audiences. Within the functional context of home, school, work, and community environments, and using a variety of receptive (e.g., tangible objects, photographs, pictures, line drawings, symbols, speech) and expressive (e.g., gesture, pointing, sign, assistive technology, augmentative communication device, speech, drawing) communication modes, students know and are able to do the following: • Key Idea/ Concept LS-FS2: Follow simple directions.  Performance Objective PO 1: Respond to simple one-step directions (e.g., shows recognition of name; "come here, please"; "look"; "line up"; inhibits to "no"). Assessment/Rubrics: Assesment will be final product of the student's project. The correct information displayed on the project.