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Mini-Research eBook Lesson Plan 2  
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Name: Kimberly Causey  
School/Mentor Teacher: Echols / Haley Crews
Grade Level: K
Subject Areas: Social Studies (Technology Integration Lesson)
Date Taught:
Total Duration of Lesson: About 45 minutes

Title of Mini-Research eBook Lesson: A Time To Be Thankful

Primary Learning Outcome (PLO):
 The primary learning outcomes to be achieved with this lesson include:
PLO: Students will describe the events of Thanksgiving and the people.

Assessed Standards
Georgia Performance Standard (GPS)
Social Studies Performance Standard
Grade: K
Standard SSKH1: The student will identify the purpose of national holidays and describe the people or events celebrated.
                             d. Thanksgiving

 Materials and Equipment:
1. Have an example of Mini-Research eBook activity to show students
2. Paper for drawing
3. Crayons and/or color markers
4. Pencil & paper (to make notes for lesson plan assessment and reflections)
5. Modification of a  lesson developed by Dr. Diane L. Judd
 

Technology Connection:
Technologies that will be used in this lesson include:


Procedures:
Step One: Introduction
Have a small group of students go to a computer.  Explain to students that you are going to use the computer to read an Mini-Research eBook about the pilgrims and Indians and the events of  the First Thanksgiving .  List 2 or more questions that introduce students to your Mini-Research eBook that will establish a connection to students' prior knowledge by asking them:
1. "Have you ever celebrated Thanksgiving?
2. "What do you think about when you hear the word Thanksgiving?"  
Today we are going to read an eBook on the Internet.  I have made a special Mini-Research eBook on the Internet for your class.  (During discussion have students turn around away from the computer to interact.)

Estimated Time for Step One:
5 minutes

Step Two Teaching the Primary Learning Outcomes:
(Students will sit at the computer where they can control the mouse and computer.)  (Explain to students the process of the lesson.)  We are going to read my Mini-Research eBook and visit several websites.

Check for understanding
Students with teacher assistance will read the Mini-Research eBook, explore, and discuss the information in the four linking websites that go with the Mini-Research eBook.  Ask students guiding questions about the important concepts in the Mini-Research eBook and the linking websites.   List four or more questions from each of your linking websites that will guide your students to gain information for your PLO.
1. What do you think the Pilgrims wore?
2. How did the Indians clothing differ from the Pilgrims?
3. What type of food do you think was on the table for the First Thanksgiving?
4. What reminds your of Thanksgiving?

Practice and feedback related to the PLO
Read the Mini-Research eBook project to students.  Explain to students that they are going to pretend that they live during the time of Pilgrims and Indians. They will choose to be a Pilgrim or Indian and draw what they would bring to the First Thanksgiving. Tell the students that the information that they will need to complete their Mini-Research eBook project is listed and connected in the Mini-Research eBook activity.  Review the information in the linked website in the Mini-Research eBook activity with the students to emphasize interesting and important information students will need to complete mission project.


A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim or Indian
Imagine that you lived in the time of the Pilgrims and Indians. You noticed that you Indian friends look different from your other Pilgrim friends.You also have daily chores like hunting, fishing, cooking, or gathering harvest.  When all the harvesting is done, it is time for the big feast and you decide to bring your favorite dish.
Lesson 2 Activity
  1. Think of foods that would have been served at the First Thanksgiving. If you need help, click here.
  2. After you decide what food you are gong to bring to the feast, draw a picture (Pilgrim or Indian) of what you will bring using markers.
  3. When you are done drawing your food, label it with the correct word at the bottom of your paper.


[Students will write (or dictate to teacher) information to be included in their Mini-Research eBook project.  While students are completing Mini-Research eBook project, teacher will observe students and give assistance when needed.]

Estimated Time for Step Two:
35 minutes

Step Three
Closure:
Have students discuss their Mini-Research eBook activity and information they found on the Internet.  Tell students that your Mini-Research eBook Website is on the Internet and they can visit the website at school or home.  Explain to students that you are going to put their pictures and information on the Internet and they will be able to share their mission projects with their friends and family.  (If possible teacher should take brief notes during the lesson and concluding discussions to be added later to the assessment and reflections in lesson plan.)

Estimated Time for Step Three:
5 minutes

Accommodation:
This will be turned in as an in-class activity. 

 Comments & Reflections:

Assessment for the Primary Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Student will be assessed through observation, oral discussion, and developed product to evaluate if student: recognizes some things in the sky that return to earth and some things in the sky that do not return to earth. (Use information from your PLO at top of page of this lesson.)

Rubric for Evaluation of PLO

Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
PLO: Students will describe the events of Thanksgiving and the people. Student with teacher guidance is able to draw the appropriate attire for Pilgrim or Indian and is able to draw one food that is served during the First Thanksgiving.
 Student with teacher guidance is able to either draw the correct attire for the Pilgrim or Indian or is able to draw one food that is served during the First Thanksgiving. Student is not able to draw the correct attire for the Pilgrim or Indian nor is able to draw one food that is served during the First Thanksgiving.



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Evaluation of Students
Student Performance
Level		 Descriptions of Students' Evidence that Illustrate the Achieved Performance Level of the PLO
(* To receive full credit description must include minimum of two sentences and a detailed example of the students' evidence.)
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 3
 Student had no problem drawing the food or clothing, but the clothing color was a little off. He added feathers and the appropriate clothes to the Indian and drew a turkey for his food to eat.
2
 2
 Student did a good job drawing and Indian but needed a little help deciding what food to draw. He added great details to his Indian. He had a few problems trying to decided on what food, but with a little guidance he made a choice.

1. Comment on your teaching of how your Mini-Research eBook Lesson created learning experiences and activities that implemented the use a variety of resources and technologies.  (* To receive full credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)

    The students enjoyed the interaction of the lesson. They got more experience using the SMART Board and navigating from page to page. They also learned that highlighted text indicates a link to another page. They loved working on the SMART Board, which made them twice as excited about the lesson.

2. State evidence to show that your students gained knowledge during your Mini-Research eBook Lesson.  (* To receive full credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)

    After my lesson, the students had their Thanksgiving dinner at the school and did other Thanksgiving activities. The two students would ask or comment about things that they learned during my lesson. They related what they learned to other things that they did throughout the day.

3. Give at least one suggestion that would lead to improving your teaching practices and student achievement.  (* To receive full credit description must include a minimum of two sentences and a detailed example.)

    I had problems with the technology working. Next time I will check everything before beginning and maybe get more use using the SMART Board before teaching another lesson on it.


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A Time To Be Thankful