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Meg
Fulcher
Science, ELA, Math, Technology
8th Grade
Atlantic Elementary
January 18, 2001
Brief Description:
Students will use their knowledge about the Earth's time periods to
construct a book displaying geologic changes for an elementary
audience.
Approximate Time Required: Four
weeks of 45 minute sessions
Curriculum Areas NC Standard Course of Study:
Science
3.01 Interpret ways in which rocks, fossils, and ice cores record
Earth's geologic history and the evolution of life.
3.02 Evaluate evolutionary theories and processes:
3.03 Examine evidence that the movement of continents has had
significant global impact:
- Distribution of living things.
- Major geological events.
English Language Arts
Objective 1.02
Objective 2.01
Objective 2.02
Objective 6.01
Objective 6.02
Computer/Technology Skills
1.1 Model ethical behavior relating to security, privacy, passwords,
and personal information.
1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of copyright by citing sources of
copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia
presentations.
3.1 Select and use technology tools to collect, analyze, and display
data.
3.2 Use word processing/desktop publishing for assignments/projects.
(KU/WP/DTP))
3.3 Research, create, publish, and present projects related to
content areas using a variety of technological tools.
Teacher's Lesson Goals and Objectives:
- The student will use desktop publishing to write, illustrate
and publish a children's book.
- Students will be able to summarize changes on the Earth over
time.
- The student will orally read their books to elementary
students
Materials:
- Computer
- Desktop Publishing program
- Printer
- Media Center access
- Internet access
Pre Activities
- The students will be introduced to the project. What to
do, checklist, etc. and project requirements
- We will read and learn about each major era and time periods
including climate, dominant life forms and events for each.
Activities
- Students analyze first and second books to examine the
readability level and arrangement of text and images
- Teacher models how to simplify information so first and second
graders can understand the concepts they are trying to get
across.
Independent
- Students will create a timeline and create a rough draft of
their book.
- Students do peer editing on each other's books.
- Students create their book on the computer using (text
and graphic/clipart/drawings)
- Students observe copyright and ethical issues when creating
their books.
Closure:
Student read their books to 1st and 2nd graders.
Assessment
- Students' books will be assessed using a rubric and checklist
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