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State Studies

An App flow to publish content created during the research and learning process
Heather C.
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Northwest High School
Grand Island, United States
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My Subjects English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Arts, World Languages, English-Language Learning, Health & Wellness
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Objectives

Students will be able to... successfully research information on one of the fifty states.  Students will collaboratively organize research on to a Google Document.  Students will create digital collages via Pic Collage App to showcase the various things learned about their state.  Students will import saved collages into the 30 Hands App.  Students will create and save an audio recording narrating each collage image imported.  Students will save and upload final video/audio clip to Edmodo and/or YouTube.  Final projects will be published to create a rich and broad audience for student work.

Subjects
Social Studies
Grades 4 – 6
See Common Core Standards
STEPS
1 Hook 2 Direct Instruction/Guided Practice 3 Independent Practice 4 Wrap up
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Student Notes

1 Hook

Google Drive
Free, Paid

Students will use Google Drive (Google Docs) to create a blank document for note taking purposes. Prior to collaborating, students will watch this video highlighting the colaborative piece of Google Docs: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/fostering-student-collaboration  

Following the video and discusison, students will work collaboratively researching various aspects of his/her state.  Research should include, and is not limited to, state symbols, state nickname, statehood date, major industries, famous people from or living in the state, state governor, largest cities, famous landmarks and climate.

2 Direct Instruction/Guided Practice

PhotoGrid - Video & Pic Editor
Free

Using an iPad and the Pic Collage App, or Photo Gid, students will create 8-12 collages summarizing various aspects of the knowledge gained from their research.  Collages should contain 1-3 images and short blurbs of text that give the audience a general idea of the research highlighted. Each college will be saved in the camera roll for further creation and knowledge demonstration.

3 Independent Practice

VoiceThread
Paid

Using an iPad and the 30 Hands App or Voice Thread, students will import their 8-12 collage images and narrate each image summarizing each one.  The summary should demonstrate the knowledge gained throughout the process and allow students an opportunity to present their information in a unique digital format. All 30 Hands recordings should be saved to the camera roll.  Saving to the camera roll will allow for optional sharing via Edmodo and/or YouTube.  This publishing piece will open doors for a broader and rich audience.  Don't just let the content die on the iPad or device.  Take time to explore various options for publishing student work in order to gain the broad audience that students thrive for.

4 Wrap up

Edmodo
Free

Students will use Edmodo as the platform for "publishing" finished products.  Students will upload finished videos to their class Edmodo site. Published videos on Edmodo will be available for student, parent and teacher viewing and assessing.

Key Standards Supported

Speaking & Listening

  • SL.K.1

    Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

  • SL.K.2

    Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

  • SL.K.3

    Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.

  • SL.K.4

    Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

  • SL.K.5

    Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.

  • SL.K.6

    Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

  • SL.1.1

    Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

  • SL.1.1a

    Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

  • SL.1.1b

    Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.

  • SL.1.1c

    Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.

  • SL.1.2

    Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

  • SL.1.3

    Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.

  • SL.1.4

    Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.

  • SL.1.5

    Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

  • SL.1.6

    Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation.

  • SL.2.1

    Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

  • SL.2.1a

    Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

  • SL.2.1b

    Build on others’ talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.

  • SL.2.1c

    Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.

  • SL.2.2

    Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

  • SL.2.3

    Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

  • SL.2.4

    Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences.

  • SL.2.5

    Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

  • SL.2.6

    Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

  • SL.3.1

    Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

  • SL.3.1a

    Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

  • SL.3.1b

    Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

  • SL.3.1c

    Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.

  • SL.3.1d

    Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

  • SL.3.2

    Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

  • SL.3.3

    Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

  • SL.3.4

    Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace.

  • SL.3.5

    Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems that demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual displays when appropriate to emphasize or enhance certain facts or details.

  • SL.3.6

    Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

  • SL.4.1

    Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

  • SL.4.1a

    Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

  • SL.4.1b

    Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

  • SL.4.1c

    Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

  • SL.4.1d

    Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

  • SL.4.2

    Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

  • SL.4.3

    Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

  • SL.4.4

    Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

  • SL.4.5

    Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

  • SL.4.6

    Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

  • SL.5.1

    Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

  • SL.5.1a

    Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

  • SL.5.1b

    Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

  • SL.5.1c

    Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.

  • SL.5.1d

    Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

  • SL.5.2

    Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

  • SL.5.3

    Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

  • SL.5.4

    Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

  • SL.5.5

    Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

  • SL.5.6

    Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

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