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Grade Level
Grade 4Subjects
Language ArtsSocial Studies
Technology
Learner Outcomes
The student will work cooperatively.The student will create a PowerPoint presentation to share their area of investigation on India.
The student will present the complete slide show and answer questions on their topic.
Duration of Lesson
3 or more forty minute periods depending on student comfort with
PowerPointMaterials
- One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale by Demi
- Assessment Rubric
Technology Tools/Courseware
- Computers
- Printer
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Teacher Notes
- Other presentation software such as Hyperstudio could be substituted for making the slide show.
- The amount of time required to complete this lesson is dependant on the students' familiarity with PowerPoint. It is recommended that students have some experience with PowerPoint and use the tutorial as a refresher. If they have never used PowerPoint, you may want to set aside 6-8 sessions prior to beginning this unit for them to practice creating presentations.
Procedures
- Have students review the information gathered during the research phase of this unit.
- Introduce or review how to create a PowerPoint presentation using the tutorial.
- Allow students sufficient time to practice or review PowerPoint skills.
- Review the rubric that will be used to evaluate the final product.
- Allow students sufficient time to prepare their PowerPoint presentation.
- Share PowerPoint presentations.
Modifications
- Take into account student comfort with technology in assigning partners or groups. If you have students that already know how to create PowerPoint presentations, pair them with students that don't.
- Adjust PowerPoint requirements to meet the needs of your students.
- Make adaptations to accommodate students' IEPs.
Enrichment Activities
- Add advanced features to the requirements for the PowerPoint presentation.
- Plan a "Movie Opening" party and invite others to view your
presentations on India. Design and send out invitations, pop
popcorn, and have fun!
Evaluation/Assessment
Rubric- Work cooperatively
- Create at least 8 slides
- Incorporate a transition between slides
- Use a colorful background for each slide
- Include at least 1 hyperlink to a related Web site
- Insert at least 1 picture
- Incorporate at least 1 sound
- Effectively cover your assigned area of investigation
National Standards
National Educational
Technology Standards:
Social Studies Standards:
Language Arts Standards:
Academic Standards for Geography:
Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening:
Rubric Made Using: RubiStar ( http://rubistar.4teachers.org )
PowerPoint in the Classroom is produced by ACT360 Media Ltd. in conjunction with
Microsoft Corporation. Copyright ACT360 Media Ltd., 1998.
Students are proficient in the use of
technology.
Students practice responsible use of
technology systems, information,
and software.
Students develop positive attitudes
toward technology uses that support
lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
Students use technology to locate,
evaluate, and collect information
from a variety of sources.
Social Studies Standards:
Explore and describe similarities and
differences in the ways groups,
societies, and cultures address similar human needs and concerns.
Language Arts Standards:
Students use a variety of technological
and information resources to
gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate
knowledge.
Pennsylvania State Standards
Academic Standards for Science and Technology:3.7.4.C; 3.7.4.D, 3.7.4.E
Academic Standards for Geography:
7.1.6.B; 7.3.6.B; 7.3.6.D
Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening:
1.8.5.B; 1.8.5.C
References
One Grain of Rice : A Mathematical Folktale by Demi. Published by Scholastic Inc. , 1997Rubric Made Using: RubiStar ( http://rubistar.4teachers.org )
RubiStar
(
http://rubistar.4teachers.org )
PowerPoint tutorial
(http://www.actden.com/pp/)PowerPoint in the Classroom is produced by ACT360 Media Ltd. in conjunction with
Microsoft Corporation. Copyright ACT360 Media Ltd., 1998.
Authors
Sandy GrasselPropel Charter School-Homestead
Maryann Rullo
Ringgold School District
Kelly Sherbondy
West Greene School District