| Lesson Plan ID: |
11903 |
| Title: |
My Book of Seasons |
| Overview/Annotation: |
During this technology based lesson, students produce a book of the four seasons that relates to their everyday life. They learn many facts about seasons by navigating the Internet. |
| Content Standard(s): |
| SC(K) | 9. Identify seasons of the year. | | SC(1) | 8. Recognize daily changes in weather, including clouds, precipitation, and temperature. | | TC2(K-2) | 1. Identify basic parts of various technology systems. | | TC2(K-2) | 2. Identify applications and operations of various technology systems. | | TC2(K-2) | 3. Demonstrate correct posture and finger placement while using a technology system. | | TC2(K-2) | 4. Identify safe use of technology systems and applications. | | TC2(K-2) | 5. Practice responsible use of technology systems and applications. | | TC2(K-2) | 7. Use digital tools to access and retrieve information. | | TC2(K-2) | 10. Design original works using digital tools. |
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| Primary Learning Objective(s): |
Students will compare and contrast activities, holidays, and objects associated with the four seasons. Students will utilize presentation software to produce a digital book that relates to their everyday life and the four seasons. |
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| Approximate Duration of the Lesson: |
61 to 90 Minutes |
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| Technology Resources Needed: |
Computers with Internet access and PowerPoint software, printer |
| Background/Preparation: |
Students should have basic computer skills. Teacher should copy the attached Book of Seasons template file to each computer the students will be using. |
| Procedures/Activities: |
1.)Introduce the lesson by asking students to share fun activities they enjoy doing throughout the year.
Record the list on the board. Then ask students if they know what season they are able to do these activities.
2.)Next, visit the websites below as a class to help students learn more about the seasons. ( TrackStar) This site has several interactive links to assist students in learning about the seasons.
3.)Website: ( Seasons) This site describes each season.
4.)Then allow students to practice what they learned by doing the season activities on the website below. ( Science Games) On this site students will need to scroll down to the seasonal games.
5.)Let students create their own season book using the PowerPoint template attached. Demonstrate how to use the template before students begin the activity. Have a new template file open for each student as they come to the computer. Instruct students to type one or two sentences per slide about an activity they enjoy for each season. Once students have typed their sentences, ask them to click on the clip art icon to insert a picture of their activity. Be sure students save their work using the "Save as" option so that the blank template is preserved for the next student, if needed.
6.)Allow each student to present their seasons book. Then print the books for students.
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| Attachments:**Some files will display in a new window. Others will prompt you to download. |
BookofSeasons.ppt
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| Assessment Strategies: |
The teacher will check season books for accuracy. The pictures should match the words and they should represent the seasons. A digital book rubric could also be developed using Rubistar . |
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