Technology Lesson Plan: Topic and Standards

Even though I am working with kindergarteners this semester, I've decided to integrate a lesson plan for a higher elementary school grade. I'm still getting to know the ins and out of a kindergarten classroom and I haven't seen how (what we would consider technology) technology is used in such low grade. Without much further ado:

Performance Objective:

Using Microsoft Word's brochure template, the fifth grade student will research a health related topic (i.e. smoking, drinking, exercise) and create a promotional pamphlet describing the dangers/benefits of their focus. The student will provide an eyecatching cover, three columns of information (one column defining their topic, one column showing dangers or benefits of their topic and one column sharing advice on how to prevent or promote their topic), at least two internet references, three related pictures and a back cover design showing their personal information.

Audience: the fifth grade student

Behavior: will research a health related topic (i.e. smoking, drinking, exercise) and create a promotional pamphlet describing the dangers/benefits of their focus.

Condition: Using Microsoft Word's brochure template

Degree: The student will provide an eyecatching cover, three columns of information (one column defining their topic, one column showing dangers or benefits of their topic and one column sharing advice on how to prevent or promote their topic), at least one internet reference, three related pictures and a back cover design showing their personal information.

Domain: Cognitive

HCPS Standards:

Health:

Standard 7: ADVOCACY: Advocate for personal, family, and community health

Benchmark HE.3-5.7.2: Benchmark HE.3-5.7.2 Use appropriate strategies to express individual opinions about health issues

Language Arts:

Standard 4: Writing: CONVENTIONS AND SKILLS: Use the writing process and conventions of language and research to construct meaning and communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences using a range of forms

Benchmark LA.5.4.1: Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences.

NETS:

1. Basic operations and concepts
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools