Grade Level: Second Grade

Subject area: Social Studies

Unit Topic: Continents

Collection map: print resources, encyclopedias, atlas, globe

Information Literacy Model: Big6 model will be used because it allows students organize and evaluate information by a process.

Technology Infusion: Students will create a blog to explain their research information and how this information will be benefical while completing their research.

Technology Used: LCD projectior and screen, computers with internet access

Success of Unit and Lesson: Students will be assessed through Research logs, gathering information using the fact sheet, becoming experts on their continent, self-check rubric, and working cooperatively in groups.  After completing and evaluating the lesson the media specialist will reflect on lessons to see if standards and objectives are met.

Teacher Collaboration:  The  media specialist will collaborate with all second grade teachers.  The media specialist will ask classroom teachers for ideas used in the past that were successful. The media specialist will also ask for ideas that will make the lesson more effective. 

Overview: Students will identify resources used in research . Using resources students will identify facts about one of the seven continents. After researching information about their continent students will post research findings on the class blog.

Content Standards:

(K-12) 1. The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

IL (K-12) 2. The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.

IL (K-12) 3. The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.  

Overview: Students will identify resources used in research . Using resources students will identify facts about one of the seven continents. After researching information about their continent students will post research findings on the class blog.

Content Standards: (K-12) 1. The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

IL (K-12) 2. The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.

IL (K-12) 3. The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.

IL (K-12) 9. The student who contributes positively to learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

ALCOS (SS) 8.Identify continents, oceans, and the equator using technology, maps, and globes.

ALCOS (ELA) 12. Utilize research skills to collect and record information on a specific topic.

TC (K-2) 12. Use electronic resources to access and retrieve information. 

TC (K-2) 14. Identify the Internet as a resource for information.

TC (K-2) 15. Utilize information from a locally approved Internet web site.

Primary Learning Objectives:

Procedure:

1. Explain that this will be a two week unit, used to help with study in the classroom.

2. Introduce vocabulary flashcards. (continen, internet, encyclopedia, atlas, globe)

3. Discuss the different sources that can be used to locate information about the continents using the LCD projector.

4. Divide the studentts into pairs or small groups. Explain that we will working at stations in pairs or small groups to research information about a continent.

5. Pass out research logs and guidelines. Explain research logs to students and what is expected of their research.

6. Each group will be responsible for gathering information using the fact sheet and becoming experts on their continent. The information will be shared after rotations are complete.

7. Studnets will rotate through stations at time intervals. Station 1: At the computer, using the internet (www.enchantedlearning.com) Station 2: At the tables using print resources (encyclopedia, nonfiction books) Station 3: Choosing books for checkout

8. Students will take a trip to the computer lab where the internet stations will be set up to begin research.

9. Check students logs as they find research on their continent.

10. Students will be shown how to post their blog on the class blog of information.

11. Collected information will be sent back to class for their use.

Assessment: Students will be assessed through Research logs, gathering information using the fact sheet, becoming experts on their continent, self-check rubric, and working cooperatively in groups.

Extension: Students will go on a field trip to the Plantarium.

Remediation: Students may use textbooks or globes to help assist with information.

Accomadation: The teacher and media specialist will print out material for students;

Modification: A video or audio tape will played for students to give an oral presentation on the continent of their choice.

Grading Rubric:

4-5  Above Standards

• Meet Standards
• Submit materials as evidence e.g., student work, photographs, handout
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and originality
• Complete; Participant followed directions and filled in all sections

3-4  Meet Standards

• Provides detail, uses specifics and concrete examples
• Relates to the perform area
• Written description is clear
• Complete; Participant followed directions and filled in all sections

  1-2 Below Standards

• Lack detail; description needs specifics or concrete example
• Not related to performance area
• Written description is unclear
• Incomplete; Participant did not follow directions  

My collaboration plan:

I would present my lesson to teachers during their grade level meeting.   I would discuss with them why it is important for students to know about the continents.  I would provide a copy of my lesson plans and activities to teachers.  After teachers view lesson plans and activities I would then ask for suggestions.  After we review lesson plan and make suggestions we will discuss ways to implement the lesson.