The document provides details about a multi-day lesson plan for a 3rd grade class on Leonardo Da Vinci. On day 4, students will research Da Vinci at various stations and collect facts to create a podcast summarizing what they learned. On day 5, students will record their podcasts using Audacity software, stating up to 10 facts about Da Vinci's life in under a minute. The teacher will provide guidance during the research and recording. Students will be assessed on the clarity, preparation, number of facts included, and effort shown in their podcasts.

2. She will explain that students will rotate to 3 of 5 possible stations of their choice to gain and organize information about Leonardo’s life and accomplishments.

3. During these 10 minute intervals, they will be using an organized worksheet from the teacher to collect fun and interesting data at these areas in ways that suite their differentiated learning style.

4. The students will then be informed that these facts will broadcasted as a Podcast next class, using the online Audacity platform. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Teacher will assist with the technical end of this audio recording.

5. The rubric will be posted and review for understanding (see last page)

6. Kids may explore and expand on facts pre-taught in past lessons or new information students discover through their research (individually or as a team).

7. Students are encouraged to explore areas that interest them while using a variety of technological resources.

9. The teacher will explain and demonstrate the sequence of recording a Podcast to the entire group through demonstration.

10. When the first student is ready, the teacher will guide each participant as they perform their vocal summation of facts for the presentation.

11. Students in waiting will be perfecting the rubric requirements, while rehearsing individually or with neighbors until they are ready.

12. Upon the last recorded statement, the teacher will organize Closure: <br />Students will be praised for their involvement and research. The teacher will give a brief synopsis of how the audio will be finalized and explain that they will get to listen to it during the next class. It will also be broadcasted for parents at the open house. <br />Materials for Day 4-5:<br />Rubric listed below, literature/reading resources , Power Point , worksheet for facts, pencils, 9 laptops with internet connection, teacher computer with microphone, download for Audacity, Diigo Bookmarks, Wiki page ready with video downloads.<br />Standards: 9.1 F,J,K 9.2 A,B,C,D,E,F,G,I 9.3.3 A,D<br />Assessments:<br />Leonardo Audacity Rubric 40 pts.Poor 0-3Average 4-7Successful 8-10Sound 10 points possibleNo sound or unclear audioNarration is fairly clear and audibleNarration is audible and clear to listenerWritten narration 10 points possible No or littlepreparation of informationWeak to fair preparation of informationGood to excellent preparation of informationDelivery of DaVinci Info10 points possibleStudents have 0-3 facts about DaVinci Students have 4-7 facts about DaVinciStudents have 8-10 facts about DaVinciResearch time & effort10 points possibleOff task, little effort in research preparationMinor to fair effort in research preparationGood to excellent effort in research preparation (1min.max)<br />