Module 8 technology project
- 1. Animal Research Project Created by: Kari Haberling Melissa Hayes Shae Stephenson
- 2. Third Grade Language Standards W.3.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.3.2b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. W.3.7. Conduct short research topics that build knowledge about a topic.
- 3. Third Grade Science Standards 3.L.1.2. Students are able to identify characteristic features of animals and their related functions in relation to their environment. 3.L.2.1. Students are able to explain how animals instinctively meet basic needs in their environment.
- 4. Third Grade ISTE Standards 1.b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2.a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. 2.b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. 3.b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 5.a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. 6.c. Troubleshoot systems and applications. 6.d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
- 5. Students will work in groups of two or three to complete the assignment. The teacher will pair the students based on their academics, ability to work with others, and their technology skills. Cooperative Learning Groups
- 6. Teacher Materials Copies of student rubric List of online resources Student laptops Project guidelines List of student groups Sample Popplet
- 7. Student Resources and Materials search.creativecommons.org Students will go to the South Dakota State Library webpage to access the following online resources World Book Kids World Book Student SIRS Discoverer Student Materials 1. computer, rubric, notebook, pencil, checklist of required information.
- 8. Learning Outcomes Students will create a concept map with the information they collect on the website www.popplet.com . Students will work in groups to research an animal of their choice. Students will cite all sources used. Students will collect the following information: Animals name Animals physical characteristics Animals habitat Animals diet Interesting facts Images
- 9. Description of final assignment The final project will be completed on www.popplet.com The required elements will include: The animals name Three details about the animals physical appearance A minimum of one image of the animal from the creative commons website Three details about the animals habitat Three details about the animals diet Three interesting facts about the animal
- 10. Instructional Procedures Day one Introduce the animal research project to the students. Put students in pre-assigned groups Give students time to choose an animal for their topic
- 11. Instructional Procedures continued Day two Students will research their animals physical appearance using the provided technology resources. Students will record a minimum of three facts they learned about their animals physical appearance.
- 12. Instructional Procedures continued Day three Students will research their animals habitat using the provided technology resources. Students will record a minimum of three facts they learned about their animals habitat.
- 13. Instructional Procedures continued Day four Students will research their animals diet using the provided technology resources. Students will record a minimum of three facts they learned about their animals diet.
- 14. Instructional Procedures continued Day five Students will research their animal to find interesting facts using the provided technology resources. Students will record a minimum of three interesting facts they learned about their animal.
- 15. Instructional Procedures continued Days 6 and 7 Students will use the information they gathered to create a Popplet. A sample Popplet can be viewed at popplet.com/app/#/1758646
- 16. Rubric 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 0 Points Requirements All requirements are met and exceeded All requirements are met One requirement was met More than one requirement was not completely met No attempt Physical Characteristics Popplet includes one photo of animal and three details about the animals physical characteristics. Popplet includes one photo of animal and two details about the animals physical characteristics. Popplet includes one photo of animal and one detail about the animals physical characteristics. Popplet does not include one photo of animal or details about the animals physical characteristics. No attempt Habitat Popplet includes three details about the animals habitat. Popplet includes two details about the animals habitat. Popplet includes one detail about the animals habitat. Popplet does not include details about the animals habitat. No attempt Diet Popplet includes three details about the animals diet. Popplet includes two details about the animals diet. Popplet includes one detail about the animals diet. Popplet does not include details about the animals diet. No attempt Interesting Facts Popplet includes three interesting facts about the animal. Popplet includes two interesting facts about the animal. Popplet includes one interesting fact about the animal. Popplet does not include interesting facts about the animal. No attempt Grammatical Errors Students Popplet is free of grammatical errors. Students Popplet has 1 grammatical error. Students Popplet has 2 grammatical errors. Students Popplet has 3 or more grammatical errors. No attempt Citations & Resources Student properly cited all resources. One part of the citing format is missing. More than one element is consistently missing from the citations. Consistent errors were made throughout the citations. No attempt Organization of Popplet Students Popplet is well organized and is easy to follow. Student uses many different formatting techniques within Popplet. Students Popplet is organized and is easy to follow. Student uses different formatting techniques within Popplet. Students Popplet is organized, but difficult to follow. Students Popplet is disorganized and is not easy to follow. No attempt Peer Review Students were rated a 4 by peers Students were rated a 3 by peers Students were rated a 2 by peers Students were rated a 1 by peers No attempt was made by student to be cooperative with group
- 17. Peer Review Scoring: 4-Met and exceeded expectations 3-Met all expectation 2-Most requirements were met 1- Few requirements were met 0-No effort was put forth ____1. Followed teachers instructions ____2. Respected others and their thoughts ____3. Contributed ideas and information ____4. Solved problems within the group ____5. Stayed on task and met deadlines ____6. Put forth effort ____7. Shared responsibilities