Recent Changes

Feedback from Prather
Great project! I wonder if it might be more appropriate for 7-8th graders, though--some of the concepts you introduce are really high level. Or, maybe I don't expect enough from 5th graders!

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

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.
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.

History Channel Citizenship Quiz
Go to our discussion page and post if you passed the quiz or not. Did you think the quiz was difficult? Why? Do you think the quiz is a good assessment if a person should become an American Citizen?
Discussion Board
4. Explore Ben's Website on American Government
Ben's Guide to Government Website

7. Student page
our county.
1. Watch this video about the Declaration of Independence.
Retrieved from YouTube
Bill of Rights Institute
6. After exploring all the websites, go back to the discussion board. Respond to the thread about our rights. What do you think is our most important right as a citizen? Comment on two classmates’ posts.
Discussion Board
7. Complete the “An American I Admire Project”. This project has several steps and the final product will be completed on Microsoft Publisher. See attached documents for directions and samples.
{Project Assessment.docx} {FDRbroch.pub} {Kid- FDR.kid}

7. Student page
We will be exploring what it means to be an American. You will learn about American values and what it means to be a citizen of our county.
1. Watch this video about the Declaration of Independence.
Retrieved from YouTube

NETS-S 6. Technology Operations and Concept
Ø Students will use the internet, Microsoft Publisher, Kidspiration, and the wiki effectively and transfer their knowledge of citizenship through the use of these technologies.

6. After exploring all the websites, go back to the discussion board. Respond to the thread about our rights. What do you think is our most important right as a citizen? Comment on two classmates’ posts.
7. Complete the “An American I Admire Project”. This project has several steps and the final product will be completed on Microsoft Publisher. See attached documents for directions and samples.
Assessment.docx} {FDRbroch.pub} {Main Idea I think Franklin D.doc}{Kid- FDR.kid}
8. You will present your brochure to the class.

Games and Activities. (2010). Retrieved November 30, 2010, from Bill of Rights Institute: http://my.billofrightsinstitute.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=319
THC Classroom Citizenship Quiz. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2010, from History.com: http:www.history.com/shows/classroom/interactives/citizenship-quiz

The U.S. Constitution//. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2010, from History.com: http://www.hisatory.com/topic/constitution