1. Map Lesson Plan: Area of Triangles, Parallelograms and Circles
1.1. Notes
1.1.1. Lesson or Series Title
1.1.1.1. Determining the Area of Triangles and Parallelograms
1.1.2. Goals of Each Lesson
1.1.2.1. For students to acquire the general knowledge of how to conduct the area measurement of a triangle and a parallelogram.
1.1.2.2. For students to develop their ICT literacy using Google Maps and be able to apply mathematical concepts to the information on the map.
1.1.2.3. For students to develop their creative and critical thinking skills.
1.1.3. Objectives
1.1.3.1. Students will be given access to the pre made Google Maps map. Along with a worksheet they will be asked questions such as; what is the area between city A, B, and C?, Is the parallelogram made by cities G,H,I and J a true parallelogram?, etc. Students will then have to use the features on Google Maps to find the distances between the asked cities, and apply mathematical formulas if necessary. This activity will allow students to become more familiar with using Google Maps while developing the mathematical outcome 7.SS.2.
1.1.4. Content
1.1.4.1. Grade 7 Mathematics Shape and Space, Manitoba Math Education Curriculum
1.1.5. Method of Instruction
1.1.5.1. Lecture style (pre assignment) and Student lead (during assignment)
1.1.6. Method of Evaluation
1.1.6.1. Task
1.1.6.1.1. Assessment For Lerning
1.1.6.2. Interview/Questioning
1.1.6.2.1. Assessment For Learning
1.1.6.3. Marked Worksheet
1.1.6.3.1. Assessment Of Learning
1.2. Objectives
1.2.1. Manitoba Curriculum
1.2.1.1. Grade 7 Math: Shape and Space
1.2.1.1.1. 7.SS.2. Develop and apply a formula for determining the area of triangles parallelograms, circles,
1.2.2. ICT Outcomes
1.2.2.1. Critical and Creative Thinking
1.2.2.1.1. Q-2.1: follows a given plan for inquiry
1.2.2.2. ICT Literacy
1.2.2.2.1. P-1.1: uses given criteria to produce work
1.2.2.2.2. p-2.1: uses a given format to demonstrate learning
1.2.2.3. Literacy with ICT | For Teachers
1.2.3. Main objective
1.2.3.1. For students to develop and apply a formula for determining the area of triangles parallelograms, circles,
1.3. Prerequisites
1.3.1. Students will need to have prior knowledge of triangles and parallelograms. They should also have the knowledge of how to determine the perimeter of these shapes. Students will also need to know what multiplication means and how to perform this function.
1.4. Resources
1.4.1. Materials
1.4.1.1. Manitoba Mathematics Curriculum
1.4.1.1.1. Mathematics | Manitoba Education
1.4.1.2. Google Maps: Triangles, Parallelograms and Circles
1.4.1.2.1. <iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1w2Stut44kKDpdgnXt6s40r4xYRHY0LQx" width="640" height="480"></iframe>
1.4.1.3. Assignment Sheet for Students to answer the questions on
1.4.1.4. Computer, Laptop, or Smart Device
1.4.1.5. ICT curriculum
1.4.1.5.1. Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum
1.4.2. People
1.4.2.1. Dr. Gatin
1.4.3. Facilities
1.4.3.1. School/Classroom
1.4.3.2. Google Maps
2. Collaborative Lesson Plan: Countries Around the World
2.1. Notes
2.1.1. Lesson or Series Title
2.1.1.1. Countries Around the World Research Project
2.1.2. Goals of Each Lesson
2.1.2.1. For students to become familiar using a collaborative program (in this case Google Powerpoint).
2.1.2.2. For students to develop their research skills using ICT methods
2.1.2.3. For students to expand their knowledge on countries from around the world
2.1.2.4. For students to develop their pal speaking skills
2.1.3. Objectives
2.1.3.1. Students will choose a country from around the world and do a research project on it. This is a collaborative assignment so each student is expect to produce 5 powerpoint slides on their country and attach them to the class powerpoint called "Countries Around the World." Students will need to include the latitude and longitude of the capital city in their country, the major landforms or bodies of water that are within their country, a map of their country, the climate and vegetation of their country, the population of their country and how this is affected by the natural environment within their country, the time zone of their country, and whether their country is classified as a less or more developed country 9and provide an explanation for this classification). Students will be expected to make their slides appealing, including visuals and effects. Each student will then present their 5 slides to the class.
2.1.4. Content
2.1.4.1. Grade 7: Social Studies: Cluster 1: World Geography
2.1.5. Method of Instruction
2.1.5.1. Mini Lesson on Google Slides will be done through a lecture style. The assignment itself will be a Student lead/centred instruction style.
2.1.6. Method of Evaluation
2.1.6.1. Task
2.1.6.1.1. Assessment For Learning
2.1.6.2. Conference with teacher
2.1.6.2.1. Assessment For Learning
2.1.6.3. Peer evaluation of their slides and presentation
2.1.6.3.1. Assessment As Learning
2.2. Objectives
2.2.1. Manitoba Education Curriculum
2.2.1.1. Social Studies Grade 7
2.2.1.1.1. Cluster 1: World Geography
2.2.2. ICT Curriculum
2.2.2.1. Q-2.1: follows a given plan for an inquiry
2.2.2.2. Q-2.3: designs own plan for inquiry
2.2.2.3. G-1.1: gathers information from given source(s) (primary or secondary)
2.2.2.3.1. G-2.1: Identifies relevant information from sources
2.2.2.4. G-1.2: gathers information from additional sources (student-identifies)
2.2.2.4.1. G-2.2: Identifies whether information is sufficient and/or suitable for purpose and audience
2.2.2.5. P-1.1: uses given criteria to produce work
2.2.2.5.1. P-2.2:sects from a variety of given formats to demonstrate learning
2.2.2.6. C-1.1: shares information, ideas, and/or work with a teacher-defined audience
2.3. Prerequisites
2.3.1. Review
2.3.1.1. Students should have prior knowledge of how to produce powerpoint slides (a mini lesson to review how to make these will be done). Students should also have prior knowledge of proper research techniques, and what sources they should use to produce information.
2.3.1.2. Students will also need a Google Account to be able to access the Google Slides program to develop their portion of the assignment.
2.4. Resources
2.4.1. Materials
2.4.1.1. Manitoba Curriculum
2.4.1.1.1. Social Studies | Manitoba Education and Training
2.4.1.2. ICT Curriculum
2.4.1.2.1. Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum
2.4.1.3. Google Powerpoint/Google Slides
2.4.1.3.1. Google Slides - create and edit presentations online, for free.
2.4.2. People
2.4.2.1. Dr. Gatin
2.4.3. Facilities
2.4.3.1. School/Classroom
2.4.3.2. Laptop, Computer, etc
2.4.3.3. Google Slides
3. Podcast Lesson: Current Events
3.1. Notes
3.1.1. Lesson or Series Title
3.1.1.1. Current Events Podcast
3.1.2. Goals of Each Lesson
3.1.2.1. For students to research current events that are happening in the world today
3.1.2.2. For students to determine why Canadians should be concerned with the current issues happening around the world
3.1.2.3. For students to develop their technological knowledge/abilities
3.1.2.4. For students to produce appropriate work that will be presented to their peers
3.1.3. Objectives
3.1.3.1. Students will be asked to produce a podcast on a current event. Students will have the opportunity to select whichever current event they would like to research/present on. Students will need to explain the current event and why we (the class) should be interested in this issue. Students will be expected to complete 5 current event podcasts throughout the year. A rotation schedule will be in place to determine which students are expect to hand in current events on which dates. The current event podcasts that the students produce will be played for the rest of the class. I aim to play one podcast before each social studies class (throughout the year) once the first rotation is complete. This assignment will help students become familiar with the issues that are currently happening our the world today, as well as why we as Canadians should be concerned about them. Producing a podcast will allow students and opportunity to expand their technological knowledge and the ability to present their new social studies knowledge in an engaging way.
3.1.4. Content
3.1.4.1. Grade 6 Social Studies
3.1.4.1.1. Global Interdependence
3.1.5. Method of Instruction
3.1.5.1. Pre instruction of the criteria to be included in the podcast as well as how to design a podcast will be delivered in a lecture style. Students will then have freedom to select a current event and present it through a podcast. Giving students the freedom to select the current event as well as the freedom to design their podcast as they wish is a student lead instruction method.
3.1.6. Method of Evaluation
3.1.6.1. Rubric
3.1.6.2. Interview/conference with teacher
3.1.6.3. Peer Evaluation of podcast
3.1.6.4. Self Evaluation
3.2. Objectives
3.2.1. Manitoba Education Curriculum
3.2.1.1. Social Studies Grade 6 Curriculum
3.2.1.1.1. GLO: Global Interdependence: Students will explore the global interdependence of people, communities, societies, nations and environments
3.2.2. ICT Curriculum
3.2.2.1. Q-2.1: follows a give plan for an inquiry
3.2.2.2. G-1.1: gathers information from given source(s) (primary or secondary)
3.2.2.3. G-2.1: identifies relevant information from sources
3.2.2.4. P-1.3: establishes relevant criteria for own work.
3.2.2.5. P-2.1: uses a given format to demonstrate learning
3.2.2.6. C-1.1: shares informations, ideas, and/or work with a teacher-defined audience.
3.2.2.7. R-1.3: consolidates reflections to develop new questions for further inquiry and/or strategies for improving learning and the learning process
3.3. Prerequisites
3.3.1. Review
3.3.1.1. Students will need to have prior knowledge of what resources are appropriate to use when conducting a research project. Students will also need some prior technology knowledge to be able to produce a podcast. Applications that students can use to produce a podcast will be reviewed with the students prior to starting this project. Students will also need to know what a current event is, and how to present such an issue in an appropriate way (this will also be reviewed prior to the start of this assignment).
3.4. Resources
3.4.1. Materials
3.4.1.1. Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum
3.4.1.2. Social Studies Curriculum
3.4.1.2.1. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/socstud/framework/k-8framework.pdf
3.4.1.3. Students will have the option of which application they would like to use to make/record their podcast
3.4.1.3.1. Garageband
3.4.1.3.2. Vocaroo
3.4.1.3.3. Audacity
3.4.1.4. My Example Podcast
3.4.1.4.1. <iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/577502115&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe>
3.4.1.5. Soundcloud
3.4.2. People
3.4.2.1. Dr. Gatin
3.4.3. Facilities
3.4.3.1. School/Classroom
3.4.3.2. Recording Device
3.4.3.3. Headphones
3.4.3.4. Microphones
3.4.3.5. Laptop/Computer/Smart Device/etc
4. Video Lesson Plan: Making a Youtube Tutorial
4.1. Notes
4.1.1. Lesson or Series Title
4.1.1.1. Make Your Own Youtube Tutorials
4.1.2. Goals of Each Lesson
4.1.3. Objectives
4.1.3.1. Students will be expected to create their own youtube tutorial on any topic they choose. They will need to go through a planning process/outline as well as complete mini assignments prior to creating their video. This will allow the teacher opportunities to check in with the students and make sure they are on the right track. The final part of this assignment is to record a video tutorial on their topic and present it to the class. This assignment allows students to develop their organization, planning, speaking, etc using an ICT means. The video linked below will be shown to the students to help them learn how to properly make a Youtube tutorial.
4.1.4. Content
4.1.4.1. Grade 7 English Language Arts
4.1.5. Method of Instruction
4.1.5.1. This project will be majority student lead instruction. Students will have vast opportunity to determine how they would like to produce this assignment. This includes topic, instruction, design, etc.
4.1.6. Method of Evaluation
4.1.6.1. Evaluation of this project will be done throughout the process of the students developing their video. Evaluations will include:
4.1.6.1.1. Tasks
4.1.6.1.2. Conferences/Interviews
4.1.6.1.3. Presentation (Showing the video to the students)
4.1.6.1.4. Ability to view and respond to other students videos.
4.2. Objectives
4.2.1. Manitoba English Language Arts Curriculum
4.2.1.1. Grade 7 English Language Arts
4.2.1.1.1. GLO: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.
4.2.2. ICT Curriculum
4.2.2.1. Q-1.4: Evaluates questions, and adjusts them, as needed, throughout the inquiry process.
4.2.2.2. Q-2.4: Evaluates and revises plan for inquiry, as needed
4.2.2.3. G-1.3: Uses a variety of strategies for gathering information
4.2.2.4. G-2.3: Evaluates whether information and sources are current, reliable, and valid.
4.2.2.5. G-3.4: Evaluates the effectiveness of multiple strategies for organizing information
4.2.2.6. P-1.4: Evaluates and revises criteria for own work, as needed
4.2.2.7. P-2.4: Creates work using a student-generated format to demonstrate learning
4.2.2.8. C-1.4: Seeks connections for a broader audience to improve or extend understanding
4.2.2.9. C-2.3: Uses descriptive feedback to improve and/or revise work.
4.2.2.10. R-1.1: Participates in teacher-guided conferences to reflect on learning and the learning process.
4.3. Prerequisites
4.3.1. Review
4.3.1.1. Students will need background knowledge of Youtube. The basic information will be discussed to the students before having them start making their videos.
4.3.1.1.1. Students who have speech impairments can make a video with subtitles on the video. If students have other special needs, adaptations will be made.
4.3.2. Goals
4.3.2.1. For students to develop their presenting skills through a different medium.
4.3.2.1.1. For students to develop their english criteria through a different medium instead of paper writing/reading.
4.4. Resources
4.4.1. Materials
4.4.1.1. Manitoba Education Curriculum
4.4.1.1.1. English Language Arts | Manitoba Education and Training
4.4.1.2. ICT Curriculum
4.4.1.2.1. Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum
4.4.1.3. Youtube Video on How to Make a Youtube Tutorial
4.4.1.3.1. How to Make A YouTube Video
4.4.1.4. Recording Device
4.4.1.5. Microphone
4.4.1.6. Screencastify
4.4.1.6.1. chrome-extension://mmeijimgabbpbgpdklnllpncmdofkcpn/app.html#/files
4.4.2. People
4.4.2.1. Dr. Gatin
4.4.2.2. Ryann Lewis
4.4.3. Facilities
4.4.3.1. School/Classroom
4.4.3.2. Computer, Smart Device, Tablet, etc