Lesson+Plan

= ................................................. C h r i s t m a s / H o l i d a y s Around the World = =My Learners:=


 * ====This specific lesson will be applied to a fourth grade, Elementary classroom, which will include .====
 * ====The Sunshine State Standards that this unit will cover are as follows;====
 * ====LA.A.1.2 :The student uses the reading process effectively====
 * ====LA.A.2.2 :Selects and uses a variety of appropriate reference materials, including multiple representations of information, such as maps, charts and photos, to gather information for research projects.====
 * ====FL.B.1.2 : The student understands the relationship between theperspectives and products of culture studied and uses this knowledge to recognize cultural practices.====
 * ====LA.B.2.2 : writes notes, comments, and observations that reflect comprehension of content and experiences from a variety of media====

=Learning Objectives= =Materials=
 * Student's will use the computer to research information and watch online video clips on Christmas celebrations around the world by using search engines such as GOOGLE or YAHOO.
 * ====By using the software Microsoft Word student's will write an essay listing the ways this project has broaden their horizons on how others celebrate the same holiday differently.====
 * ====Students will use the software PowerPoint to create a presentation where they identify, list and present the similarities and differences between traditional Christmas celebrations around the world with their own form of celebration to the class with an accuracy of 95% accuracy. (Comprehension and Analysis level in Bloom's Taxonomy)====
 * Students will include in their presentation the origins of the Christmas celebrations they are comparing and contrasting along with traditional holiday activities that are done during this season.


 * Classroom Computers
 * Printer
 * Reserved Library lab top computers
 * Library slot time
 * Crayons, construction paper, pens and pencils
 * Internet
 * Microsoft Word
 * PowerPoint
 * Books about Christmas around the world

=Day by Day Lesson=


 * **Monday**:
 * Students will be introduced to the project along with the presentation of a sample from last year's students.
 * Teacher will layout a couple of books he/she has checked out pertaining to the topic for the students to use if they wish as well as laying out construction paper and other materials that students may use to provide a poster along with their presentation.
 * The teacher will explain to the students that they will be working with the computer for the majority of the project and using PowerPoint for their presentation and Microsoft Word for the essay.
 * The teacher will go over the basics of the two software students will be using and how to use search engines on the internet but also suggesting the use of library books or story books.
 * Then a discussion will occur where students can ask questions or further clarification can occur.
 * The remaining time of the class the students will be able to go on to the classroom computers to begin searching for information.
 * **Tuesday:**
 * Students will be given time at their desk to brainstorm ideas on what they want to search for and what country they are going to look up to compare to their method of Christmas celebration.
 * As students finish brainstorming they will be allowed to go to the classroom computers to start their search on information. The teacher will walk around helping students on picking out information from websites and helping them which websites have enough validity to use.
 * A worksheet will be given out after everyone has had a turn to do research to help students organize their research. Questions such as in your Christmas celebration you eat and the country you are research eats ___.
 * **Wednesday:**
 * Students will be instructed to go back to the computers to continuing researching on the computers or by looking at the books provided and to look up pictures to include in their PowerPoint presentations.
 * Students will be instructed to start working on their presentations by making their title slides and working on their first slide.
 * The teacher will walk around helping students with the software PowerPoint.
 * Teachers will remind students to continue working on their worksheets that are due Friday.
 * **Thursday:**
 * This is the day where students will mainly focus on the inputting of their information into their presentation.
 * Teacher will check for fluidity in the presentation and check if slides have too much or too little information.
 * Teacher will help with transitions and any animations students want to include.
 * Remind students the worksheet is due Friday.
 * **Friday:**
 * Presentations will be done this day, they will consist of 5 minutes or less.
 * Teachers will help students with changing slides when they need it and any other technological stresses.
 * Students will be reminded to go home and start thinking about how this project has broaden their horizons and to write a draft at home. Remind them that on Monday they will be allowed to type up their essays on Microsoft Word and that it will be due on Tuesday.

=Evaluate and Revise= = =
 * I feel since this lesson has a lot of components that the project should be announced and introduced on Friday in order to get the students prepared and so that they can have extra time to research at home if they have the availability of internet at home. Also by starting on a Friday it gives students an extra day that the class can utilize as a practice day where they learn how PowerPoint works during a presentation so that they can get comfortable with the software and so they can see how it feels to be up in front of the classroom presenting. This extra day can also serve as a day where I can do a sample presentation for students to see what I am looking for and expecting.