Lesson Plan

(Lesson Implementation Form)

Teacher Name: Lanelle Hopson

Lesson Title: Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Subject(s) and Grade Level: Social Studies – 6^th Grade

Standards: I-X

MTT Domain-Competencies

I. Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology-related terminology and concepts, hardware, software, data-input strategies, and ethical practices, and knows how to acquire, analyze, and evaluate digital information from the Internet and other sources.

II. Knows and applies basic strategies and techniques for using graphics and animation.

III. Knows and applies basic strategies and techniques related to Web site mastering.

IV. Knows and applies basic strategies and techniques for using digital video technology.

V. Demonstrates knowledge of how to use task appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results to support the work of individuals and groups in problem solving situations.

VI. Demonstrates knowledge of how to communicate in different formats for diverse audiences.

VII. Demonstrates knowledge of instructional design, development, and assessment in a technology-enhanced environment.

VIII. Knows how to implement and assess technology-enhanced instruction to meet the diverse needs and abilities of all students.

IX. Knows how to collaborate with colleagues to facilitate the implementation of appropriate, research-based, technology enhanced instruction.

X. Knows how to provide professional development and support through mentoring, modeling, coaching, and consulting.

Content TEKS 6^th Grade Social Studies TEKS (listed as …. Will update list from teacher)

Content and Cognitive Goals

q Use internet search engines to find directions on Egyptian Hieroglyphics

q Use PowerPoint to create slideshow on Egyptian Hieroglyphics findings

q Present their slideshow in a “show and tell” fashion

q Reason about the appropriate mentoring style for an intermediate setting to develop a technology integrated lesson.

q Discuss and evaluate the needs of diverse learners.

Learning Connections: 1) Students will use prior knowledge on Egyptian Hieroglyphics to understand the concepts needed. 2) Students will use technology to gather information needed. 3) The use of computers ensures that students create their own slideshow while incorporating a fun activity 4) The entire presentation can be seen and reflected upon.

Procedures for Learning Activities/Tasks:

Address Bloom’s Taxonomy

1. Students will review knowledge of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

2. Students will learn new technology of search engines and interactive slideshows

3. Comprehension – students will work in groups to explain and demonstrate the use of powerpoint. Outcome of final sample slideshows

4. Application: Students use directions found in research to create slideshow

5. Analysis: Identify impact of hieroglyphics on today’s society and to create slideshow

6. Synthesis: Create an interactive slideshow

7. Evaluation: Presentation of slideshow

Assistive and Diverse Learners

Collaborated with Jennifer Cloud the Special Education Director of Gatesville High School to obtain information on options available to all intermediate students

Alpha Smart for Note Taking

Larger Screen for PowerPoint

Assistive Devices for Keyboard

Sample slideshows for Viewing

Teaching/Instructional Strategy:

Instructional groups strategies, group management strategies, extensions for diverse needs of learners, accommodations and modifications for learners IEP correlated when needed, variety of technologies, variety of uses of technologies._______

Collaborative Learning, Group Discussions, Alpha Smart for note taking, Microphone for Speech Recognition, Demonstration.

Additional Assistive technology devices may be used as determined by needs of students. GISD offers the Alpha Smarts, microphones for Speech Recognition and individual modifications for students. In this particular 6th grade class we are modify the assignment due date for the learner that needs assistance. No other modifications are needed for the students in this class.

G/T students will narrate their slideshow

Student Work Samples:

Authentic digital images, scanned images, video clips, audio clips, multimedia, charts, graphs, web pages

Handouts of Sites visited to obtain information on Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Power Point created as example

Technology Connection:

Developmentally appropriate hardware, software, peripherals, classroom technology arrangement, software customized to support diverse needs, adaptive/assistive technology to support special needs

*Alpha Smart for Assistive Notes and Instructions

*Projector and multimedia presentation on computer designed to accommodate LD

*Previously created slideshow Samples

*Display resolution adjustable to vision issues

Technology Management Strategy:

Check Printers and Computers for connection to network. Ensure use of computer and projection device

Materials:

*6th grade Social Studies class in collaboration with teacher

*Computer with projection system

*Mini Lab

*Predetermined sites for Egyptian Hieroglyphics

*Special Education Director is available for questions and help if needed.

*Student aides are available from Content Mastery.

*Additional help may be needed for parental support

Assessment:

Portfolio, demonstration, self-assessment, peer assessment, checklist, rubric, process and product

Informal:

*Check list for completion of each step or assigned activity

*Walk through of groups

Formal:

*Rubric

*Presentation of slideshow

Reflection:

Please rate the following indicators using a scale of 1-5.

(1=Poor, 5= Excellent, NA if not applicable)

__________ Technology instruction was effective and students/educators achieved curricular goals.

__________ Technology instruction was effective and students/educators or I achieved targeted goals.

__________ Technology instruction was effective and I achieved my professional goals.

__________ Students/educators were motivated by the use of technology.

__________ Technology was critical to the success of this lesson.

__________ Varying abilities of students/educators was supported through the use of the technology.

__________ Equipment was sufficient for the number of students/educators completing the activity.

__________ Equipment and software functioned properly.

__________ Overall rating of lesson.

Reflection Time: Use the following questions to reflect on your lesson.

Questions to Ponder: Was this lesson worth doing? In what ways was the lesson effective? What evidence do you have for your conclusion? How would you change this lesson for teaching it again? Did your students/educators find the lesson meaningful? Did the lesson motivate your students/educators to “go beyond” what was required? Did you achieve your goals met/in progress in the required criteria?

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_____________________________________ Date: 7-14-04

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_____________________________________ Date: 7-14-04

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