Lesson+Plan

__**Analyze **__

__Grade__: Fifth Grade
__Students: __
 * Demographics: 8 white, 6 black, 5 Hispanic, 3 Asian
 * Learning Styles: 60% Visual, 40% Kinesthetic/Tactile
 * Background Knowledge: The students are about 3/4 of the way through this school year. The students have learned how to research simple topics on the internet. Only a few students may need some assistance in creating a simple power-point presentation and concept maps. Each student has created MindMaps using Kidspiration software earlier in the year, and most students enjoy creating them
 * Disabilities: 4 students in the class have ADD and 2 others have dyslexia.

__**Sunshine State Standards:**__ 1) SS.5.G.1.6 Locate and identify states, capitals, and United States Territories on a map. 2) SS.5.G.4.1 Use geographic knowledge and skills when discussing current events. 3) LA.K.6.4.1 The student will use technology resources to support learning.  **__NETS-S__**  **1. Creativity and Innovation**  Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. Research and Information Fluency ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: normal;">b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff7c05; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; vertical-align: baseline;">__**NETS-T**__  <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">2. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: 'Segoe UI','Lucida Grande',Arial; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">Teachers: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: 'Segoe UI','Lucida Grande',Arial; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: 'Segoe UI','Lucida Grande',Arial; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: 'Segoe UI','Lucida Grande',Arial; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: 'Segoe UI','Lucida Grande',Arial; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; display: block; font-family: 'Segoe UI','Lucida Grande',Arial; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #ff7c05; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 240%; vertical-align: baseline;">**__State Objectives__** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; vertical-align: baseline;">Using the Internet and the resources at the library, students will be able to conduct research that will aid in the concept map/power-point with 100% accuracy.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; vertical-align: baseline;">Provided with laptops in the classroom, students will be able to create a concept map on their chosen state using the Kidspiration program with 75% accuracy.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; vertical-align: baseline;">Using the laptops/printer in class, students will be able to print out their concept map with 100% accuracy.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; vertical-align: baseline;">Using the classroom laptops, students will create a 6-slide power-point presentation with 80% accuracy.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; vertical-align: baseline;">Using the teacher's USB Flash Drive, students will save their finished power-point presentations onto the flash drive from their computer with 100% accuracy.

<span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> **__ Select Media and Materials __**
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Minimum of 22 in-class laptops: laptop cart from media center
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Printer: classroom printer will be used to allow students to print out completed concept map.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;"> Books from the library on the US states
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;"> Kidspiration Software: Already installed on media center laptops. Students will create a simple concept map/outline for their power-points using this software.
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;"> Microsoft PowerPoint: Already installed on media center laptops. Students will create a power-point presentation using researched information.
 * =====<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 23px;">USB Flash Drive(s): provided by the teacher =====

<span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff7c05; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 240%;">**__Utilize Media and Materials__**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Borrow laptop cart from media center- check each laptop for working order and correct software.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;"> Check printer for working order the day before assignment
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Check library books for adequate information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Check USB flash drives for working order and enough space to accompany 22 power-points

<span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff7c05; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 240%;">**__Require Learner Participation__**

<span style="color: #ff7c05; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">Day One: Assign, Research, and Create Mindmap

 * Introduce by discussing major cities and state in the US with a map as a visual aid
 * Have each student select a state (any but Florida)
 * Students will begin doing research using the internet and the library books
 * Student will write down 10 important facts about their state. (i.e. history, laws, major attractions, etc)
 * Using these facts, students will create a very simple MindMap using Kidspiration software
 * When finished, students will print out their MindMap and turn it in

<span style="color: #ff7c05; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">Day Two: Create PowerPoint
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 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 29px;">Teacher will hand out MindMaps, and will allow more time for students to complete and print out their mind maps.
 * When most MindMaps are printed out, students will come together and share learned information in groups of 3-4 for 15 minutes
 * Students will then create PowerPoints in their groups, including 3 facts from their original ten on one slide per student/state.
 * When finished, students will ask the teacher for a flash drive to save their PowerPoint onto.

<span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff7c05; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 240%;">**__Evaluation__** <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff7c05; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: center;">*Students who receive 20pts and below will be given the opportunity <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff7c05; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: center;">to do the assignments at home and resubmit for a better grade. <span style="color: #ff7c05; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;"> *During the lesson, take notes on what went well, what went bad, <span style="color: #ff7c05; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">and what parts need to be improved on and what students needed help on most. <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff7c05; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: center;">This will be done to improve upon the lesson plan the next time it is used.