Lesson+Plans

**__ By Connie Speck __**
 * __Web Literacy Lesson Plan__**


 * __Lesson Title__: ARE YOU…//__IN__// //(// ****// in the know // ) ** **//__TER__//** **(** **// safety net // ) //__NET__// ** **SAFE?**


 * __Lesson Essential Question__(s): **
 * ** What are the rules for staying safe when using the Internet? **
 * ** What should we do if something makes us uncomfortable or scared? **
 * ** Who can we trust? **


 * __Pa. Standard__(s): **
 * ** 3.4.3.B1 Describe how using technology can be good or bad. **
 * ** 3.4.3.E4 Recognize that information and communication technology is the transfer of messages among people and/or machines over distances through the use of technology. **
 * ** 3.4.3.A3 Identify how the study of technology uses many of the same ideas and skills as many other subjects. **


 * __NETS Standard__(s): **
 * ** 4.b Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. **
 * ** 5.a Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. **
 * ** 5.b Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. **


 * __Materials__ (include technology resources): **
 * ** Computers with Internet capability **
 * ** Safe Internet Pledge printout **
 * ** Safe Internet Quiz handout to take home **


 * __Vocabulary__: **
 * ** Internet **
 * ** On-line Profiles **
 * ** Technology **
 * ** Pledge **
 * ** Computer Monitor **
 * ** Resource/tool **


 * Use this section below to share what students will: **


 * ** Know ** || ** Understand ** || ** Do ** ||
 * * ** Students will know that certain activities on the Internet are unsafe. **
 * ** Students will know terminology associated with safe and unsafe practices on the Internet. ** || * ** Students will understand that there are people who wish to harm others. **
 * ** Students will understand who is to be trusted with confidences. ** || * ** Students will practice turning on and off monitor. **
 * ** Students will complete on-line quiz for Internet safety. **
 * ** Students will complete Internet Safety Pledge for Grades k-2. **
 * ** Students will practice surfing school Internet approved data base. ** ||


 * Project Information: **
 * We will use the site [|www.netsmartkids.org] to take on-line quiz. **
 * Students will complete Internet Safety Pledge with one copy sent home and one displayed in classroom. **
 * Students will make a poster **


 * Differentiation: **
 * ** Gifted: Students will work in groups to develop posters as other students. Individually, they will then make a brochure to give to the kindergarten and first grade students regarding Internet Safety. ** ||
 * ** Learning Support: Students will work with Learning Support Staff to complete the project. ** ||
 * ** Other (ESL, HI, NI, etc.): N/A ** ||

**__Cell Phone Lesson Plan__**
 * __ By Connie Speck __**


 * __Lesson Title:__ Knowing Our Community; Hanover, Pennsylvania. **


 * __ Lesson Essential Question(s): __**
 * ** What are some of the businesses & manufacturing in Hanover, Pennsylvania? **
 * ** Why would someone want to live in our community? **
 * ** What job opportunities exist in our community? **
 * ** What are some facts about our community? **


 * __ Pa. Standard(s): __**
 * ** 3.4.3.B2 Identify and define products made to meet individual needs versus wants. **
 * ** 3.4.3.E6 Explain how manufacturing systems design and produce products in quantity. **
 * ** 3.4.3.E7 Recognize that people live, work, and go to school in buildings which are different types of structures. **
 * ** 5.2.3.D Describe how citizens participate in school and community activities. **
 * ** 5.3.3.C Identify services performed by local government. **
 * ** 6.1.3.A Define scarcity and identify examples of resources, wants, and needs. **
 * ** 6.2.3.A Identify goods, services, consumers, and producers in the local community. **
 * ** 6.2.3.B Identify competing sellers in the local market. **
 * ** 6.2.3.G Identify characteristics of the local economy. **
 * ** 6.4.3.B Identify examples of trade, imports, and exports in the local community. **
 * ** 6.5.3.A Identify different occupations. **


 * __ NETS Standard(s): __**
 * ** 4.b Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. **
 * ** 2.b Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. **
 * ** 5.b Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. **
 * ** 6.a Understand and use technology systems. **

· ** Cell phone with a camera ** · ** Journal ** · ** Computer with Internet access ** · ** Inspiration k-12 and PowerPoint Software ** · ** Log in information and instructions for Wiffiti ** · ** Paper, pencils, markers ** · ** 5 parent chaperones with cell phones **
 * __Materials__ (Include technology resources): **

· ** Community ** · ** City ** · ** Tradition ** · ** Culture ** · ** Occupations ** · ** Industry ** · ** Government ** · ** Economy ** · ** Manufacturing ** · ** Products **
 * __Vocabulary:__ **


 * **Know** || **Understand** || **Do** ||
 * **1. Students will know what goods and services are available in Hanover.** || **1. Students will better understand how their community functions.** || **1. Students will go on a walking tour of Hanover.** ||
 * **2. Students will know what occupations are offered in Hanover.** || **2. Students will understand that products are made by people to meet needs and desires.** || **2. Students will work in cooperative groups and will record, with cell phone cameras, places of interest in Hanover.** ||
 * **3. Students will know that different buildings are needed in a community.** || **3. Students will understand what jobs are paid for and sponsored by governments.** || **3. Students will take notes about the places of interest in their journals during the tour.** ||
 * **4. Students will know how to search the internet, and how to navigate Inspiration K12 and PowerPoint.** ||  || **4. Students will collaborate with group members using Inspiration k!2 to create a story web.** ||
 * **5. Students will know how to operate a cell phone camera.** ||  || **5. Students will create a short PowerPoint to present to the class.** ||
 * **6. Students will know how to use Wiffiti to send Wifftys as a form of communication.** ||  ||   ||

· ** Students will be chaperoned on the tour. The parents who volunteer will assist students with the use of their own cell phone with each cooperative group of four. I would need 5 cell phones for each group to have one. ** · ** I would ask for a time to present the finished PowerPoint presentations to the entire school at an assembly. ** · ** The finished PowerPoint presentations would be linked on my blog for parents to access. **
 * __ Project Information: __**


 * __Differentiation:__ **
 * ** Gifted students would act as peer tutors and leaders for cooperative groups. **
 * ** Teacher will train group leaders in the use of Inspiration K12 and PowerPoint. **
 * ** Learning Support: Students will be paired with a group leader and all groups **
 * will have an adult chaperone. **

** (This plan has been revised to include technology.) **
 * __ Magnetism Lesson Plan __**
 * by Connie Speck **


 * __Lesson Title:__ What is Magnetism? **


 * __ Lesson Essential Questions: __**
 * ** What are magnets? **
 * ** What are temporary magnets? **
 * ** What are permanent magnets? **
 * ** What are electromagnets? **
 * ** What are some uses for magnets? **


 * __ Web sites to be used for Web Quest: __**
 * **[|http://www.discoveryschoolatozscience-magnetism]**
 * **[|http://discoverystreaming-magnets:afirstlook]**
 * **[|http://sciencenetlinksmagnets2]**
 * **[|http://Wikipedia.org/wiki/magnet]**
 * **[|http://Thomasnet.com/about/magnetism]**


 * __ Pa. Standards: __**
 * ** 3.4.C Types of Magnets **
 * ** 3.4.C Parts of a Magnet **
 * ** 3.2.C Observe and describe different types of force and motion **
 * ** 3.2.C Recognize and use the elements of scientific inquiry to solve problems **
 * ** 3.4.C Recognize forces that attract or repel other objects **


 * __ NETS Standards: __**
 * ** 3.a Plan strategies to guide inquiry **
 * ** 3.d Process data and report results **
 * ** 5.a Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology **
 * ** 6.a Understand and use technology systems **


 * __ Materials: __**
 * ** Computers with Internet access **
 * ** Printable worksheet with Essential Questions **


 * __ Vocabulary: __**
 * ** Bar magnet **
 * ** Horseshoe magnet **
 * ** U-shaped magnet **
 * ** Rod magnet **
 * ** Ring magnet **
 * ** Electromagnet **
 * ** Compass **
 * ** Magnetic Poles **
 * ** Magnetic Field **
 * ** Attract **
 * ** Repel **
 * ** Metals **


 * ** KNOW ** || ** UNDERSTAND ** || ** DO ** ||
 * ** 1. Students will know that magnetism is a force all around us. ** || ** 1. Students will understand that magnetism cannot be seen. ** || ** 1. Students will look up answers to essential questions using the web sites above. ** ||
 * ** 2. Students will know that magnets exert a force of attraction on anything made of iron. ** || ** 2. Students will understand that some things respond to magnetic forces and others do not. ** || ** 2. Students will answer essential questions and print out a copy of the worksheet with answers. ** ||
 * ** 3. Students will know that the two ends of magnets are magnetic poles and that like poles attract and unlike poles repel. ** || ** 3. Students will understand that magnetism plays an important part in the world as it is responsible for the transformation of electric energy to mechanical energy. ** || ** 3. Students will select one of the essential questions to further do a web search and find out additional information. ** ||
 * ** 4. Students will know the different types of magnets. ** ||  || ** 4. Students will generate a report on the information found above. ** ||
 * ** 5. Students will know that the compass is a tool with a magnetic needle that always points to the North Pole of the Earth. ** ||  ||   ||
 * ** 6. Students will know an electromagnet uses wires and electricity to pick up heavy loads. ** ||  ||   ||


 * __ Differentiation: __**
 * Enrichment: these students will be challenged to prepare 250 word essays with their research projects. The research paper rubric will be adjusted to match the abilities of the learner. They will assist other needy students as needed. **
 * Learning Support: I will assist with the web quest and preparation of the research paper. The research paper length and rubric will be adjusted to match the abilities of the learner. **