Lesson+Plan


 * The target audience for this unit is 5th grade social studies. These students have a middle class backround and are of mixed origins. There are some caucasions, hispanics, and black students in this class. I tested the students in the beginning of the year and 90% were visual learners. This unit will help them learn by using different resources on their computers. The students will learn where the 13 colonies, states, and capitals are located on a blank map. The students will learn these objectives by using the students activities page on this website. Two of the activities require partner participation. __My objectives are in ABCD format under the Nets standards on this page.__**
 * The Sunshine State Standards I will be using are as follows:**

SS.5.G.1.3: Identify major United States physical features on a map of North America.

SS.5.G.1.4: Construct maps, charts, and graphs to display geographic information.

SS.5.G.1.5: Identify and locate the original thirteen colonies on a map of North America.

SS.5.G.1.6: Locate and identify states, capitals, and United States Territories on a map.


 * The NETS standards that my unit will cover are: **

1.b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2.d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. 3.b. Locate, organize, analyze, sythesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 5.b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. 6.a. Understand and use technology systems.


 * Learning Objectives in ABCD format: **

1. 5th grade social studies students will be able to identify atleast 12 of the 13 colonies when given a blank map of the United States.

2. 5th grade social studies students will be able to identify atleast 88% of the states and their capitals when given a blank map of the United States.

**Utilize Media:** I will show a power point presentation to my students about the states and the colonies. For Monday's activity I created a scavenger hunt for the students. The remainder of the week the students will take online quizzes, play online games, create a flow chart using kidspiration, create a newsletter, and create a glog.

**Require learner participation:** Each student will use the student's activities page Monday through Friday to learn about the states and the colonies.

**Evaluate:** After this unit is over I will be able to evaluate this lesson. Did all the lessons work? What can I do better? Is there any other technology that I can add to make it easier for the students to learn? Write down what worked and didn't work in this unit.

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