MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Focus on Students
Detailed description, with specific examples, or when and how students will be expected to identify and use resources (including technology) to help develop and present their investigation. Describe any help or training given to students. Provide copies of any materials used in the training.
This unit is designed for use in a 1:1 classroom, in which every student has their own laptop computer with access to the internet. Students have already received training in the use of their computers as a part of the school's 1:1 initiative. Students will use a web browser for research.
Students will also use google docs for their reflection journals. The teacher will walk the students through the simple process of setting up a google doc for this purpose. Students will add the teacher as a collaborator in their google doc based reflection journal so the teacher can access the journals for grading and feedback.
Students will have access to a student version of the weebly site to use as a resource for the project. This website includes a list of resources that students will can use to get started. Students will use the timeline to guide them through the project and keep track of due dates and activities.
For the final presentation, students will be required to use some sort of media, for instance, powerpoint, prezi, or the creation of a video. Students will be asked to discuss and agree within their group on the media and technology they will use in their final presentation. They will be directed to tutorials (if needed) on the media they choose). The group leader will report to the teacher on the media/technology choice.
Focus on Content
Detailed list with examples of specific materials and resources you will use and will make available to support a variety of potential student investigations.
Students will have access to a student version of the weebly site to use as a resource for the project. This website includes a list of resources that students will can use to get started. See list of online resources here. Specific resources for each activity are listed in the facilitation guides.
List of outside experts, with contact information, who could be involved and serve as resources. Indication on timeline where they will be involved.
Both of the following organizations engage in public advocacy on issues relevant to the Driving Question. Students will be allowed to contact these organizations during their research time if they so choose.
National Corn Growers Association
(636) 733-9004
[email protected]
Oxfam International
1-800-77-OXFAM
[email protected]
List of technology available for student use and a plan with tools for how you will help students choose the most appropriate tools to gather, analyze, and present information from their investigations.
-laptops
-internet and browser
-google docs
-powerpoint/prezie/etc.
This unit is designed for use in a 1:1 classroom, in which every student has their own laptop computer with access to the internet. Students have already received training in the use of their computers (including use of word, an internet browser, and powerpoint) as a part of the school's 1:1 initiative. Students will use a web browser for research. Students will also use google docs for their reflection journals. For the final presentation, students will be required to use some sort of media, for instance, powerpoint, prezi, or the creation of a video.
Focus on Students
Detailed description, with specific examples, or when and how students will be expected to identify and use resources (including technology) to help develop and present their investigation. Describe any help or training given to students. Provide copies of any materials used in the training.
This unit is designed for use in a 1:1 classroom, in which every student has their own laptop computer with access to the internet. Students have already received training in the use of their computers as a part of the school's 1:1 initiative. Students will use a web browser for research.
Students will also use google docs for their reflection journals. The teacher will walk the students through the simple process of setting up a google doc for this purpose. Students will add the teacher as a collaborator in their google doc based reflection journal so the teacher can access the journals for grading and feedback.
Students will have access to a student version of the weebly site to use as a resource for the project. This website includes a list of resources that students will can use to get started. Students will use the timeline to guide them through the project and keep track of due dates and activities.
For the final presentation, students will be required to use some sort of media, for instance, powerpoint, prezi, or the creation of a video. Students will be asked to discuss and agree within their group on the media and technology they will use in their final presentation. They will be directed to tutorials (if needed) on the media they choose). The group leader will report to the teacher on the media/technology choice.
Focus on Content
Detailed list with examples of specific materials and resources you will use and will make available to support a variety of potential student investigations.
Students will have access to a student version of the weebly site to use as a resource for the project. This website includes a list of resources that students will can use to get started. See list of online resources here. Specific resources for each activity are listed in the facilitation guides.
List of outside experts, with contact information, who could be involved and serve as resources. Indication on timeline where they will be involved.
Both of the following organizations engage in public advocacy on issues relevant to the Driving Question. Students will be allowed to contact these organizations during their research time if they so choose.
National Corn Growers Association
(636) 733-9004
[email protected]
Oxfam International
1-800-77-OXFAM
[email protected]
List of technology available for student use and a plan with tools for how you will help students choose the most appropriate tools to gather, analyze, and present information from their investigations.
-laptops
-internet and browser
-google docs
-powerpoint/prezie/etc.
This unit is designed for use in a 1:1 classroom, in which every student has their own laptop computer with access to the internet. Students have already received training in the use of their computers (including use of word, an internet browser, and powerpoint) as a part of the school's 1:1 initiative. Students will use a web browser for research. Students will also use google docs for their reflection journals. For the final presentation, students will be required to use some sort of media, for instance, powerpoint, prezi, or the creation of a video.