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This document outlines Victoria Wilson's 7th grade technology class curriculum from January to April. The class focuses on research and information fluency, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making academic standards. Students will work on a science project using digital tools to research a topic on properties/changes in matter or the water cycle. They will create a multimedia presentation using tools like Powtoon, VoiceThread or Prezi. Students will learn how to evaluate reliable sources, cite sources properly, organize information collected, and create a plan to complete their project. Formative assessments include observations, questions, and exit tickets. The summative assessment is the final multimedia project.

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This document outlines Victoria Wilson's 7th grade technology class curriculum from January to April. The class focuses on research and information fluency, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making academic standards. Students will work on a science project using digital tools to research a topic on properties/changes in matter or the water cycle. They will create a multimedia presentation using tools like Powtoon, VoiceThread or Prezi. Students will learn how to evaluate reliable sources, cite sources properly, organize information collected, and create a plan to complete their project. Formative assessments include observations, questions, and exit tickets. The summative assessment is the final multimedia project.

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TEACHER: Victoria Wilson SUBJECT/GRADE: Technology/Grade 7 DATE: 1/19/16-4/1/16

Academic Standard:
Research and Information Fluency
Critical Thinking Problem Solving, and Decision Making

CO:

SWBAT:
1) RI: Evaluate and select sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness of
specific tasks.

I can determine if I have used


a trustworthy website.

I can determine if I have


selected a reliable technology source.
2) RI: Plan strategies to guide inquiry.

I can find relevant


information for my topic using technology.

I can research a topic using


technology.

I can collect data about my


topic from the internet.
3) RI: Locate, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety
of sources and media.

I can properly cite my digital


sources.
4) CT: Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

I can organize the data that I


have collected using technology.
5) CT: Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete project.

I can use digital tools to create


a step-by-step plan to follow to implement my project.

I can use online tools to


collect data for a project.

I can use digital tools to create


a step-by-step plan to follow to complete my project.

I can use digital tools to


organize my ideas for my project.
6) CT: Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.

I can use digital tools to find a


real-world problem that I can work on for a project.

Essential Questions:
How do I determine if a website is trustworthy?
How can I determine if a website is reliable?
How can I find information about a particular topic using
technology?
What does proper citation look like?
Why is it important to cite my sources?

Assessment & Performance:


Formative Assessment:
Observation
Questioning
Grand conversation
Graphic organizers

What are some ways that I can organize the information that I
have collected using technology?
Modifications:
The students who have difficulty reading will be
accommodated through the teacher reading the material to
them. The students who have trouble writing will be paired
with a student who does not have trouble writing, the teacher
will also be around to assist students with difficulties. The
teacher will display many materials visually as well as read
them verbally. Students who need tests read to them or who
need shortened tests will also be accommodated for.

Think, pair, share


Exit tickets
Trustworthy/reliable sources activities
Quick-Checks
Summative Assessment:
Final multimedia project

Materials: Chromebooks, the internet, projector, white board, dry erase markers.
Learning Plan: Activities and Sequence of Instruction
7ATuesday-1:35-2:32
Thursday-1:35-2:32
7BTuesday-2:35-3:30
Thursday-2:35-3:30

1/19 & 1/21

1/26 & 1/28

Tuesday
1. The teacher and students will read the
objectives for the day together.
2. The students will take a pretest (quick check)
over source citation and identifying a
trustworthy website. (Two Brainpop Quizs
over online resources and citing sourcesstudents email results)
3. The teacher will refresh the students on what
a trusted website looks like and the components
that it must have to be considered trusted.
4. The students will rewatch the video from
Brainpop entitled Online Resources.
5. The students will then navigate to Google
classroom and complete the website evaluation
checklist for one of the listed websites.
6. Students will turn this assignment in via the
Google Drive.
***Quiz
***Classwork
1. The teacher and students will read the

Thursday
1. The teacher and students will
read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The teacher will hold a grand
discussion with the students
concerning source citation and the
importance of it. This should be a
review.
3. The students will watch the
Brainpop video Citing Sources.
4.The students will proceed to the
Google Classroom where they
will find a citation practice
activity.
5. Students will turn this
assignment in via the Google
Drive.
***Classwork
1. The teacher and students will

objectives for the day together.


2. The teacher will review the assignments
from the last two classes concerning identifying
trustworthy websites and citing sources.
3. The students will take a post test (quick
check) over source citation and identifying a
trustworthy website. (Two Brainpop Quizs
over online resources and citing sourcesstudents email results)
4. The teacher will explain to the students that
they will be completing a science project in
Technology concerning Properties/Changes in
Matter or the Water Cycle.
5. The students will be directed to the
Technology Google Classroom where the
teacher will review their project with them. The
students will be creating a multimedia
presentation concerning Properties/Changes in
Matter or the Water Cycle. Topics will be
assigned at random. The presentations will be
created using Powtoon,VoiceThread, or Prezi
(students choose). The students can create their
presentation in whatever way that they choose
as long as all required elements are included.
These presentations will each have a voice over
done by the students. This will be done using
Screencastify. A rubric with the requirements
will be located on the Google Classroom.
6. The teacher will show examples of Powtoon,
VoiceThread, and Prezi.

2/2 & 2/4

***Quiz
1. The teacher and students will read the
objectives for the day together.
2. The students will continue to research their
topic using the rubric as a guide.
3. The students will be encouraged to also
begin thinking about and talking with their
partner concerning how their information is
going to be presented.

read the objectives for the day


together.
2. The teacher will remind the
students about their project and
where to find the requirements.
3. The students will choose a
partner to work with and the
topics will be randomly assigned.
4. The students will begin to
research their topic using the
rubric as a guide. (shared with
partner and teacher)

1. The teacher and students will


read the objectives for the day
together.
2. Students should be wrapping up
their research and beginning to
create a plan. They will be
creating a plan using a storyboard.
This storyboard will be located on
Google Docs and the partners will
collaborate there to complete their
storyboard.(shared with partner
and teacher)

2/9 & 2/11

1. The teacher and students will read the


objectives for the day together.
2. The students will continue creating their plan
using a storyboard. This storyboard will be
located on Google Docs and the partners will
collaborate there to complete their storyboard.

2/18

No School

2/23 & 2/25

1. The teacher and students will read the


objectives for the day together.
2. The students will continue working on their
multimedia presentation project.

3/1 & 3/3

1. The teacher and students will read the


objectives for the day together.
2. The students will continue working on their
multimedia presentation project.

3 /8 & 3/10

1. The teacher and students will read the


objectives for the day together.
2. The students will continue working on their
multimedia presentation project.

3/15 & 3/17

1. The teacher and students will read the


objectives for the day together.
2. The students will continue working on their
multimedia presentation project.

1. The teacher and students will


read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The teacher will go over how to
use Prezi, Powtoon, and
VoiceThread.
3. The students will wrap up their
storyboards and begin creating
their project.
***Classwork (storyboard)
1. The teacher and students will
read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The students will continue
working on their multimedia
presentation project.
1. The teacher and students will
read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The teacher will show the
students how to screencast their
presentations.
3. The students will continue
working on their multimedia
presentation project.
4. The teacher will be checking
the progress of each groups
project.
***Classwork
1. The teacher and students will
read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The students will continue
working on their multimedia
presentation project.
1. The teacher and students will
read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The students will continue
working on their multimedia
presentation project.
1. The teacher and students will
read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The students will begin

3/22 & 3/24

1. The teacher and students will read the


objectives for the day together.
2. The students will complete their multimedia
presentation project.
3. The presentation will be submitted to the
teacher via Google Drive and presented in Mrs.
Thomass class.
***Final (final project is a test grade)

wrapping up their multimedia


presentation project.
1. The teacher and students will
read the objectives for the day
together.
2. The students will be given the
opportunity to make up work.

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