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Lanelle Hopson |
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Education Service Center Region XI |
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Summer 2004 |
| Factor | Characteristic | |
| Age / Academic Range | The students are in the 6th grade so the age range is from 11-12 years old | disadvantage - limited experience on technology |
| Sex Distribution |
The class is mainly made up of girls with females being 65% of the class | advantage |
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Racial, Ethnic Diversity |
The ethnic make up is heavily white. In the class their are 19 students with 14 being white, 2 African American, and 3 Hispanic. The socioeconomic status is lower middle class or middle class. | disadvantage - home use of computers is not readily available |
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Educational Level |
6th grade | disadvantage - limited technology experience |
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Disability or Impairment |
One student severely handicapped with limited arm movements | disadvantage |
| Developmentally Appropriate |
This lesson will be developed by a 6th grade teacher with the skills for creating developmentally appropriate materials | advantage |
| Prerequisite Knowledge | None required | advantage |
| Related Experience | The students can reflect on modern day symbols and signs that they can relate to how communication in symbols was developed. | advantage |
| Perception of Role as Student | The students are generally given book work, handouts etc. to complete or to learn a new concept | disadvantage |
| Motivation for Learning | The students will be able to work in the computer lab when they form their groups and begin to gather information. | advantage - most students do not have access to this technology outside of the school and will be motivated to work with it |
| Attitude Toward Subject | Due to the hands-on type of assignment, I think the students will be eager to work | advantage |
| Expectations from Course | Pass TAKS. The students will come away from this lesson with new skills in computers and in understanding a basic Social Studies concept. | advantage |
| Competitiveness | The "show and tell" at the end of the project could have each group competing against the other. | advantage |
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Budget Available |
We have a very limited budget available in technology. This time of year it is all but gone. | constraint |
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Materials Required |
PowerPoint Software
Computers InFocus
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Production Equipment Available |
PowerPoint Software Computers |
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Time for Design and Production |
Research Time: 2 days
Presentation Creation Time: 3 days Presentation Time: 2 days |
resource |
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· Department Technology Requirements |
None | resource |
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Class Size |
18 - 20 students | |
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Class Period Length |
Social Studies time is scheduled for 45 minutes | |
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Location |
Intermediate Building - computer lab | |
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Seating Arrangement |
Students are in groups of 4 desk The computers are aligned against the back wall | |
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Lighting |
Normal classroom lighting. | |
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Temperature |
Depends on the Texas weather | |
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Noise |
Typical background noise in classroom. | |
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Equipment |
Computers InFocus |
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Technology Support |
Technology Director on campus | |
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State Requirements |
6th Grade Social Studies TEKS | |
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Employer Needs |
Integration of Technology into curriculum. Requirements for all teachers to use technology integration | |
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Co-worker Needs |
Increase Technology Skills | |
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Student Needs |
Students learn the development/origination of communications using symbols and learn the value of computer in their lives. Presentation skills. | |
Main Subject Matter Topic -
6th Grade Social Studies Class. The students will learn about Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Then research using the internet to find examples of both hieroglypics and modern
day symbols.The groups will work together to create a presentation to present
to the class.
Sub Topics:
Egyptian Hieroglyphics. The teacher will teach the requirements and lesson.
Internet Research
Skills
Computer/Slideshow skills
Presentation Skills
Readiness to Learn
The students are on target in learning their social studies curriculum.
Degree of Learning Difficulty:
Various levels of computer
experience will be encountered - the disadvantage will be in this area. The
advantage will be the
willingness to learn and use the equipment.
Teaching Strategies:
Working in groups will be the main strategy. I am looking at grouping for this
assignment based on student skill levels.
About.com - Technology Resources
Social Studies Curriculum - 6th Grade Edition
My Professional Development Plan
created by
Lanelle Hopson
Last Updated 6/23/04