WV State Standards: Language Arts: 6.1.5, 6.1.1, 6.1.8, 6.1.10, 6.2.3 Science: 6.1.2, 6.1.4, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.8, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.4, 6.6.5 Technology: 6.1.3, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 6.6.1 National Standards:  Language Arts: Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Uses general skills and strategies of the reading process. Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media. Understands characteristics and components of the media. Science: Understands nature of scientific knowledge, scientific inquiry, and scientific enterprise. Technology: Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware, operating systems, and computer software programs. Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual. Understands the nature of technological design, and the operation of systems. Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology. Blooms Taxonomy: Knowledge, Comprehension, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation 21st Century Skills: Creativity and intellectual curiosity, Critical thinking and systems thinking, Problem identification, formulation, and solution; Thinking and problem solving skills, Communication skills, Information and media literacy skills,  Interpersonal and collaborative skills; Social responsibility, Self direction,  Accountability and adaptability

Objective(s)

Students will:

• use the internet to research and explore the different aspects of facial recognition
• summarize their findings by answering guiding questions and including explanations
• consider the social implications surrounding facial recognition and post these to a blog

Time Required

4 - 45 minute periods

Pre-Requisite Skills

Knowledge of computers: Blogging and Internet research Basic background information on Biometrics

21st Century Tools (Technology Tools)

Computer, internet access and blog.

Instructional Materials

Facial recognition student handout, blog questions

Procedure

1. Students will be given the Facial recognition student handout that includes Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How questions about the biometric, Facial Recognition.  Students should site all resources for information they find and use on their handout.
2. Students are to work in small heterogeneous groups to research and answer these questions.  Students should site all resources for information they find and use on their handout.
3. Once research is complete, students will consider the social implications surrounding facial recognition and post at least 3 of their thoughts / opinions on a blog for other students to read.
4. Finally, students will read and respond to at least 3 of their fellow students' blog postings and the teacher can use this as a discussion forum.

Differentiated Instruction

Students will be working in heterogeneous groups with assigned roles to ensure success.

Collaboration

Students will be working in heterogeneous groups to research, answer questions and think critically about facial recognition and the special issues surrounding this topic.  This lesson can be used across the curriculum in the following subjects:  Science, Technology, and Language Arts.

Author's Comments

Teachers may choose to allow students to present their research in the form of a powerpoint to the class.

21st Century Assessment/Evaluation

• Teachers will assess the facial recognition student handout - it should have complete answers and explanations as requested per question.
• Teachers will assess the student blog as follows: it should discuss 3 thoughts and / or opinions about the social implications surrounding the use of facial recognition: (EX.) problems, solutions, security issues, careers, the effects on disabled persons, spoofing, or acceptability by users. 
• Teachers will assess each student blog - they should contain 3 responses to the blog postings of other students.
• Teachers can also assess students based on their participation & contribution to the class discussions.