West Virginia Internet Challenge

Lesson # 5

Grade Level: 3-4

Subjects Integrated: Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology

Learner Outcomes:

Students will read for information about West Virginia.
Student will complete the Internet Challenge.
Students will compose an electronic postcard.
Students will print from Internet.

Time Frame: One hour (not necessarily in one sitting)

Materials: Individual copies of the Internet Challenge  worksheet

Technology Tools:  Computer with Internet capabilities, projection device such as scan converter, data projector or LCD panel, printer

Teacher Notes:  This activity could be teacher directed or a lab activity with students working in small groups of 2-4.  Could also be a station activity or homework. Teachers should bookmark all websites to provide easier navigation for students. The answers to the Interent Challenge can be found in the Reference  section.

Procedures:
     1.  Teacher will demonstrate navigating the web site using a projection device.
     2.  Using the Internet web site WV Online and the Internet Challenge  worksheet
            students will answer the questions about West Virginia.

Modifications:  Non-readers should be paired with a reader.  Visually impaired students should be provided with a large screen monitor.

Enrichment Activities: Find another West Virginia site and generate five questions about that site for others.  Look under References for some good websites to bookmark for this activity.

Evaluation/Assessment: Worksheets should be checked for accurate and complete information.  Assess students for responsible work habits at computer work station.
 

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives

National Standards

References:

Internet Challenge  worksheet
Internet Challenge answer sheet
WV Online
 Welcome to West Virginia  web site
West Virginia Web web site
Welcome to West Virginia Its You  web site
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources  web site
 
 

Created by:
Clorinda Ammons
Dale Hawkins
Precious Werner
  Suncrest Primary School


 



 
 
 
 

Introduction
to Unit
Lesson 1
Getting Acquainted
with Beagles
Lesson 2
Guided Imagery
Lesson 3
Using Comprehension Strategies --
Characterization
Lesson 4
Using Comprehension Stategies --
Prediction
Lesson 5
West Virginia Internet Challenge
Lesson 6
Math  Connections
Lesson 7
Reader's Theater
Lesson 8
Create a Character
Pre-Writing
Lesson 9
Create a Character
Writing Process
Lesson 10
Create a Character
Character Presentation
Lesson 11
Creating Invitations