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Lesson 2
Grade Level: 5
Subjects: Science, Language
Arts, Social Studies, Technology
Learner Outcomes: The
student will research a given West Virginia bridge and produce a written
document summarizing key points.
Duration of Lesson: Three
to five 45 minute sessions, depending on student word processing skill
level
Materials: handouts:
Bridge
Data Table, Basic Bridge Types Handout
Technology Tools: Computers
with Internet and printer, Microsoft Word, or other word processor
Teacher Notes:
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Make copies of handouts for each
student.
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Determine most effective 2-3 person
student groups.
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Review Internet use policy prior
to lesson.
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Students should be familiar with
Microsoft Word. See Tutorial
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Invite computer-literate volunteers
to serve as mentors during word processing activity.
Procedures:
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Review bridges types from Lesson
1 (Basic Bridge Types Handout).
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Assign students to groups and
explain deadlines.
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Assign student groups to research
the following West Virginia bridges: Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Huntington
East End Bridge, Point Pleasant Silver Bridge, New River Gorge Bridge,
Philippi Covered Bridge, Simpson Creek Covered Bridge, Barrackville Covered
Bridge, Indian Creek Covered Bridge, Carrollton Covered Bridge, Herns Mill
Covered Bridge.
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Give directions for completing
Bridge
Data Table and Bridge Concepts Worksheet,
and assign.
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Check completed worksheets for
accuracy and return. (Information items for some topics may not be available,
especially on the covered bridges.)
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Review writing process (prewrite,
draft, edit, publish).
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Assign research report and deadline.
Students are to incorporate worksheet data and other relevant information
found on the Internet into a 1-2 page research report. Each group is responsible
for a hard copy of the report.
Modifications: assign students
to work with peer helper or volunteer mentor, preferential seating
for students with visual/auditory needs, other modifications according
to IEP
Enrichment Activities: Students
may find further information on: Cable-Supported
Structures, Famous
Bridges
Evaluation/Assessment: Group
Assessment Rubric
WV
State IGOs:
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Science
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Language Arts
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Social Studies
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| 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.13, 5.17, 5.65 |
5.16, 5.27, 5.60, 5.61, 5.155, 5.172, 5.180,
5.182, 5.186 |
5.12, 5.26, 5.49 |
National
Standards:
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Language Arts
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Geography
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Technology
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| 1.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.7, 4.2.8, 7.2.1, 7.2.5 |
11.2.5, 12.2.5, 14.2.1 |
2.2.1, 2.2.2 |
References:
Covered
Bridges of West Virginia
Huntington
East End Bridge
New
River Gorge Bridge
Wheeling
Suspension Bridge
Point
Pleasant Silver Bridge Disaster
Authors:
Renee
Anderson
Linda
Cline
Anita
Pugh
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