Challenge 13

Challenge 13 requires students to suggest or join a group of people to pursue a plan to create a global project.  My idea was to have students contact students in other countries, involved in World War II, and learn about their perspectives on the causes and consequences of the war.  As Americans, we have "our version" of the war as other countries have "their versions" of the war.  To me, this would open students' minds to not only perspectives on the war, but open their minds to different cultures in the process. 

Challenge 11
Revised Lesson Plan

 Project:
Researching the countries directly involved in World War II

Time Required:
Students will be given 3 weeks to complete the project. Students will also be given one class period (50 mins) to research their topics in the computer lab.

Grade Level:
9

Alabama Course of Study Standards:
1. Describe causes and consequences of World War II (ACOS 14). 2. Describe post-World War II realignment and reconstruction in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, including the end of colonial empires (ACOS 15).

ISTE NETS Standards Addressed: 
1.       Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
          b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
2.  Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
          a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
          b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
          b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources

Description:

Students will choose a country directly involved in World War II. The students will research the countries and create either a PowerPoint presentation or a Prezi presentation on their chosen countries. The students will present their projects on the due date.

Teacher's Role:

The teacher will be responsible for:
1. Presenting a list of countries for students to choose from
2. Providing an outline of content requirements
3. Monitoring student research in the computer lab
4. Answering student questions on an "as needed" basis
5. Create a rubric for grading the projects

Students' Roles:

The students will:
1. Choose the country they wish to do their presentations on
2. Actively research their country's involvement in World War II
3. Develop a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation based on the criteria set forth by the teacher
4. Present their projects to the class

Assessment:
Students will be assessed according to their effort and in concurrence with the rubric the teacher creates for their projects.

Challenge 10

Lesson Plan

Project:  Researching the countries directly involved in World War II

Time Required:  Students will be given 3 weeks to complete the project.  Students will also be given one class period (50 mins) to research their topics in the computer lab. 

Grade Level:  9

Alabama Course of Study Standards:  1.  Describe causes and consequences of World War II (ACOS 14).  2.  Describe post-World War II realignment and reconstruction in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, including the end of colonial empires (ACOS 15).

Description:  Students will choose a country directly involved in World War II.  The students will research the countries and create either a PowerPoint presentation or a Prezi presentation on their chosen countries.  The students will present their projects on the due date.

Teacher's Role:  The teacher will be responsible for:
    1.  Presenting a list of countries for students to choose from
    2.  Providing an outline of content requirements
    4.  Monitoring student research in the computer lab
    5.  Answering student questions on an "as needed" basis
    6.  Create a rubric for grading the projects

Students' Roles:  The students will:
    1.  Choose the country they wish to do their presentations on
    2.  Actively research their country's involvement in World War II
    3.  Develop a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation based on the criteria set forth by the teacher
    4.  Present their projects to the class

Assessment:  Students will be assessed according to their effort and in concurrence with the rubric the teacher creates for their projects.