| Summary
of Lesson: |
Students will write a myth about a constellation that
is seen from the night sky in South Carolina. Students will then draw a picture
of their constellation to attach to their myth. This lesson will take 2-3 class
periods. |
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| Lesson
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| Objectives: |
The student will gather information about constellations and the
myths behind them. The student will be able to use the information gathered,
their study of myths in English and the history of the SC native Americans to
write a myth form the Native American point of view to write a myth about a
constellation in the night sky.
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| Setting: |
Computer lab with multiple computers would be beneficial, but it could be
done in a one-computer classroom with the use of the infocus. |
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| Procedures: |
Students should complete the attached note taking page while they go through
the web-quest found at: http://coe.winthrop.edu/tlc/camp/default.htm
Then students will create their myths and draw their pictures.
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| Technology Specific
Activity: |
When this has been completed students will scan their pictures and type their
stories into a web page created by a group with similar myths or similar constellations. |
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| Assessment: |
Completion of the web quest, myth, picture, and web page.
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| Technology Standards Met: |
SC
B. Use local and worldwide network communication systems.
D. Use electronic sources to retrieve and select relevant information.
ISTE
4. Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations to support learning
and research.
5. Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal
productivity, group collaboration and learning throughout the curriculum.
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| Materials |
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| Resources: |
Computer, Art
supplies |
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| Software: |
Word, FrontPage, Internet Explorer |
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| Hardware: |
computer, printer, Scanner or digital camera |
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