standard+V

Standard V. Intergrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction: Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration.

** Lesson Plan:

Title:** Life on the Mississippi Past and Present


 * Subject:** Social Studies


 * Objectives:** To familiarize students with the importance of the river with its transportation, drinking water, food, commercial purposes, and travel.


 * Activity/Procedure:** Given a map the students will label the Mississippi River and the states that border it. Using trackstar, students will be assigned certain websites to obtain information on the Mississippi River, the surrounding states that benefit from the river and the type of resources the river provides the country. Students will put together a powerpoint presentation giving history and facts on the Mississippi River.

Reflection:

This standard showed me how you can take a typical lesson plan and turn it into a fun, interesting lesson with technology. Students don't like to just do assignments at their desk or take home research assignment, and with this standard, teachers can incorporate technology to change up the normal routine and get students more active in the lesson!