On the Day that You Were Born


Course/Grade Level/Unit 
A.
Technology/5th grade/  The Day You Born

 
 
D.
  K(nowledge)
 
  • Know how to research information 
  • Techniques of internet searching
  • Students will learn about the day he/she was born
R(easoning)
  • Choose the tool to present the information researched.
S(kills)
  • Categorize  
  • Use computer and internet to research information on the day they were born
P(roducts)
  • Develop a webpage, KID PIX presentation, or Power Point presentation to demonstrate ability to use these multi-media tools with information researched on the day you were born.
Standard 
B.

5. Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
Benchmark 
C.

5.A.4a, 5.A.4b, 
5.B.4a, 5.B.4b
5.C.4.a, 5.C.4b, 5.C.4c
5.C.5a
 
Performance Assessment(s) 
What do students do to demonstrate knowledge, reasoning, skills & products?
E.
  • create a web page, PowerPoint project. or Kid Pix slideshow
Scoring Criteria
List Traits (broad categories) on which students will be evaluated
F.
  • include all the project requirements
  • accurate grammar and spelling
  • organization of project

G.

 
 
 
Instruction
What activities will students engage in to help them perform well on the assessments?  (List in sequence and estimate time)
H.
  1. Show and discuss website and what will be expected of them
  2. Define the timeline (require 2 questions researched a day)
  3. Use computer/internet to find information on each of the 11 questions.
  4. Record results on data sheet.
  5. Explain that the results of their research can be demonstrated in either a web page, power point or KID PIX presentation, choose one and develop a presentation..
  6. Develop with the class some of the criteria for the scoring rubric.
  7. Develop project 
  8. Evaluate with peer rubric
  9. Evaluation by teacher
Resources
I.
Potential Accommodations
What adjustments might be made for students with individual or special needs?
  • Individualized help with research and reading
Follow-up
What activities will be used for remediation/extension?
  • Present at Tech Night for parents