3. 1. Standards: content, information literacy, and technology literacy
PA Standards: (www.pdesas.org)
Content -
7.1.2.A: Identify how basic geographic tools are used to organize information.
7.1.2.B: Describe regions in geographic reference using physical features.
7.2.2.A: Identify the physical characteristics of places.
Information literacy -
1.4.2.B: Write informational pieces using illustrations when relevant (e.g., descriptions, letters, single-topic reports, instructions).
1.2.2.D: Make inferences from text when studying a topic (e.g., science, social studies) and draw conclusions, citing evidence from
the text to support answers.
1.6.2.A: Listen actively and respond to others in small and large group situations.
1.6.2.B: Use appropriate volume, clarity and gestures in individual or groups situations.
Deliver an oral report on an assigned topic.
Technology literacy -
1.9.2.A: Use media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
1.9.2.B: Select media sources to locate information.
4. 1. Grade level, subject(s), length of lesson
2nd Grade
Social Studies
-Geography
3 x 45 minute lessons
5. 1. Outcome goals for students
The students will be able to:
-identify major geographical formations/features of Earth
-use appropriate technology resources
-deliver an oral report on the subject matter
-listen and respond to oral reports
-write a description of geographical formation
7. Activities
Lesson 1:
The students will use Google Earth to identify at least 2 different major geographical landforms from each category
(Oceans, Continents, Countries) and take screenshots of their findings.
-Enrichment: Student can identify other geographical features (ex. islands, lakes, rivers, peninsula,
canyons, etc)
Lesson 2:
The students will upload their images to Narrable.com
-They will add audio to each image describing their geographical feature and share the link through a Google
Doc
Lesson 3:
The students will view at least 5 Narrables and comment about what they learned from each on the shared Google Doc
The students will answer the 3 question poll on Mentimeter.com.
8. Assessment
Students would comment on the shared Google Doc about each others
Narrable
Links to Mentimeter.com poll questions would be shared on a Google Doc and
students could click on them to answer.
-Which is the following is not a common land form?
-Which of the following best describe an ocean?
-Which of the following best describe a continent?
9. 1. Considerations for students who do not have access to the tool(s).
Each class has a small set of tablets that can be used and shared from other
classes in the grade level
Each class has Netbooks that could be used to look at Google Earth and take
screen shots to upload to Narrable.
Technology can be easily provided to students
10. 1. Management of the technology tool(s)
This would be an individual project with each student having their own
technology to use.
I would collaborate with our Technology Resource teacher to assist in the
lessons as an extra support
Editor's Notes
Welcome to my Mobile Device Lesson Plan!
The purpose of this mobile technology lesson in to answer the essential questions of “What are the major geographical formations/features on Earth?
There are many Pennsylvania standards that link to this lesson. This lesson pulls strongly from social studies content as well as the language arts content. It is also strong in the use of technology.
Lesson is designed for 2nd grade students in the area of social studies. More specifically, geography. I plan that this lesson will be lengthy. It could take three 45 minute lesson (if not longer!).
While the main outcome is to identify the major geographical formations/features on Earth, there is also a strong emphasis on incorporating mobile technology.
Much of the technology hardware needed is readily available through the classroom or sharing between other classes. The software we will be using requires a wireless network.
There are three lesson planned around this activity. Each lesson is planned for 45 minutes. However, due to the age/experience of the students and level of technology usage, each of these lessons could easily become much longer.
There will be a two prong approach to assessing the students. The first will be through commenting on the students narrables and the second will be through the mentiment polls.
I don’t anticipate this to be an issue at all. Students can bring their devices or use one of the tablets provided through the classroom. If needed, netbooks could also be used and have the same effectiveness.
By keeping the project on an individual level, the students can focus on their own project. Also, having the assistance of our Technology Resource teacher will be a huge help by having an extra pair of knowledgeable hands working on the project.
