2. Wiki: The wiki page will store all the websites and information the students need to complete their project. It is accessible anywhere the student has access to the internet, so the student does not need to carry books and papers around. The student can access the materials anywhere at any time. Student Wiki Page
3. Discussion Board: The discussion board gives the students an opportunity to discuss their knowledge and opinions. It enables the students to interact with other classmates out of the classroom. Discussion Board
4. Kidspiration: This software allows students to plan and organize the information for their brochures. It is visually stimulating and more engaging for students than writing an outline with paper and pencil.
5. Microsoft Publisher: Publisher makes it possible for the students to make an informational brochure. The brochure allows the students to produce writing and be more creative by adding photos and graphics. It is more engaging than writing the information into a paper.
Equipment and Software 1. Computers 2. Internet Access 3. Kidspiration Software 4. Microsoft Publisher
Materials:
Teacher generated materials:
1. Wiki page with discussion board
Student Wiki
2. Project instructions and scoring guide
3. Kidspiration Example
4. Brochure Example
Technology tools:
1. Added value sites: These sites provide students with information. The sites are more engaging for students than reading from a textbook.
History Channel/ Constitution
History Channel Citizenship Quiz
Ben's Guide to Government Website
Bill of Rights Institute
Declaration of Independence Reading
2. Wiki: The wiki page will store all the websites and information the students need to complete their project. It is accessible anywhere the student has access to the internet, so the student does not need to carry books and papers around. The student can access the materials anywhere at any time.
Student Wiki Page
3. Discussion Board: The discussion board gives the students an opportunity to discuss their knowledge and opinions. It enables the students to interact with other classmates out of the classroom.
Discussion Board
4. Kidspiration: This software allows students to plan and organize the information for their brochures. It is visually stimulating and more engaging for students than writing an outline with paper and pencil.
5. Microsoft Publisher: Publisher makes it possible for the students to make an informational brochure. The brochure allows the students to produce writing and be more creative by adding photos and graphics. It is more engaging than writing the information into a paper.
Equipment and Software
1. Computers
2. Internet Access
3. Kidspiration Software
4. Microsoft Publisher