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Maps: What they tell usMaps: What they tell usChris P. Daniels
GeographyUpper Cluster (EBD)
Chris P. [email protected]
11-9-2009Geography
Upper Cluster (EBD)
Learners and Learning Environment
Learners and Learning Environment
Learners –Include 4-6 grade students presenting w/ Emotional Behavior Disorder.
Psycho-educational setting teaches social skills as well as mainstream public learning objectives.
Learning environment scheduling (Meets 4x a week for 50
minutes)class size (Maximum 12 students)Two computers in the classroomAccess to computer lab once a week
Learners –Include 4-6 grade students presenting w/ Emotional Behavior Disorder.
Psycho-educational setting teaches social skills as well as mainstream public learning objectives.
Learning environment scheduling (Meets 4x a week for 50
minutes)class size (Maximum 12 students)Two computers in the classroomAccess to computer lab once a week
Content - Curricular Relevance
Content - Curricular Relevance
Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to interpret and construct geographic and political representations.
Map skills:drawing conclusions and making
generalizations based on information found in maps
using latitude and longitude to determine location
Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to interpret and construct geographic and political representations.
Map skills:drawing conclusions and making
generalizations based on information found in maps
using latitude and longitude to determine location
Content - Learning Objectives
Content - Learning Objectives
KnowledgeUse a LegendUse Latitude &
LongitudeAbilities
Navigate with a mapGather information Locate info on
computersFollow Directions (SS) Work With others (SS)Gain Teachers
Attention (SS)
KnowledgeUse a LegendUse Latitude &
LongitudeAbilities
Navigate with a mapGather information Locate info on
computersFollow Directions (SS) Work With others (SS)Gain Teachers
Attention (SS)
Critical ThinkingCommunicate
purpose of map making
Infer map differences
Communicate their world view
Content – Materials, Media & Resources
Content – Materials, Media & Resources
Teacher ResourcesPowerPoint
Presentation’s Week 1 What Maps tell
us Week 2 Finding your
way Week 3 Becoming a
Cartographer.
RubricsProjectorComputer lab Day
3
Teacher ResourcesPowerPoint
Presentation’s Week 1 What Maps tell
us Week 2 Finding your
way Week 3 Becoming a
Cartographer.
RubricsProjectorComputer lab Day
3
Student Resources Rubrics PowerPoint Handouts Latitude and Longitude
map of school GPS Device Computer w/ internet PowerPoint Slideshare account Map Websites SAM point sheets
Student Resources Rubrics PowerPoint Handouts Latitude and Longitude
map of school GPS Device Computer w/ internet PowerPoint Slideshare account Map Websites SAM point sheets
TechnologyTechnology
PowerPoint- Creativity and innovationSlide Share- Communication and
CollaborationHandheld GPS- Critical thinking,
Problem Solving and Information Fluency
Computer Lab- Research and Information fluency
PowerPoint- Creativity and innovationSlide Share- Communication and
CollaborationHandheld GPS- Critical thinking,
Problem Solving and Information Fluency
Computer Lab- Research and Information fluency
Pedagogy - MethodsPedagogy - Methods
Instruction delivered through lecture with PowerPoint Students will use 4 learning activities
Hands on research and critical thinking through “Maps what they tell us” Hands on cooperative learning field work through “Finding your way”Hands on activity “How you view your worldPresentation of “Maps what they tell us”
Pedagogy – Student Outcomes
Pedagogy – Student Outcomes
PowerPoint uploaded in Slide Share explaining facts gleamed from three maps of the same area
Map of students World, includes 10 map features
Treasure Hunt Journals Life Skills
PowerPoint uploaded in Slide Share explaining facts gleamed from three maps of the same area
Map of students World, includes 10 map features
Treasure Hunt Journals Life Skills
Pedagogy - AssessmentPedagogy - AssessmentMultiple Assessment
Diagnostic-Misconception checks QueryTeacher lead discussion will
provide these diagnostic assessments
Formative ActivityObservations
SummativeProjectsRubrics
Multiple AssessmentDiagnostic
-Misconception checks QueryTeacher lead discussion will
provide these diagnostic assessments
Formative ActivityObservations
SummativeProjectsRubrics
ImplementationImplementation
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Week 1
TeacherPresentation
Students plan project 1
Technology Based Learning (lab)
Teacher Presentation
Week 2
Hands on activity Group 1
Hands on activity Group 2
Hands on activity Group 3
Teacher Presentation
Week 3
Project 3 Web 2.0 tool in Lab
Student Presentation
Student Presentation
EvaluationEvaluationReview and analysis of student
final productsObservations of student
application of learned skills and knowledge throughout unit
Students use of technology in final presentation
Student self assessments and assessments of learning activities
Student social skills achievement
Review and analysis of student final products
Observations of student application of learned skills and knowledge throughout unit
Students use of technology in final presentation
Student self assessments and assessments of learning activities
Student social skills achievement
FinaleFinaleWhatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it requires courage.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson