Dawn

=**Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools Lesson-Unit Plan**=

As a final product, participants will complete this outline as to how they can integrate the Read/Write Web tools into a lesson or unit they currently teach. In addition, participants will maintain a blog throughout the course in which they will reflect on what they are learning. Participants will be expected to view the blogs of their fellow participants periodically and leave comments several times during the course. Course Facilitators will also monitor and comment on all participant blogs throughout the course.

==== **PLEASE USE THIS SPACE THROUGHOUT THE WORKSHOP TO CREATE YOUR FINAL PRODUCT (THIS IS YOUR FINAL PRODUCT). THIS WILL KEEP YOU WELL PACED TO EASILY COMPLETE THE WORKSHOP IN GREAT FASHION. THE WORK OBSERVED HERE WILL BE YOUR GRADED FINAL PRODUCT. NOTE THAT ALL WORKSHOP PARTICPANTS CAN SEE YOUR EFFORTS WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH 21ST CENTURY LEARNING AND COLLABORATING- PUBLISHING TO A WORDWIDE (LARGER) AUDIENCE).** ====

**Basic Information**
1. Your Name: Dawn Roberson

2. Lesson/Unit Title: What's the BUZZ? 3. Grade Level: 2nd grade

*LINKS TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES SUCH AS YOUR PERSONAL WIKI FOR THIS WORKSHOP AND THE TOOLS-STRATEGIES YOU ARE LEARNING*
PROVIDE ANY LINK TO A RESOURCE(S) (IF YOU HAVE ONE/ANY- FOR EXAMPLE YOU MAY CHOOSE TO CREATE A WIKI THAT DEMONSTRATES THE INTEGRATION OF THE TOOL OF THE WEEK AS WELL AS BLOGS, WIKIS, SOCIAL NETWORKING, PODCASTING/STREAMING, ASSESSMENT, AND INTERNET SAFETY.

LINK URL: http://www.bloglines.com/sub/chrome http://ramblingrams.wikispaces.com/


 * Part I.**

4. StandardsVersion: Science SCOS Goal 1: The learner will conduct investigations and build an understanding of animal life cycles. Science SCOS 1.01 Describe the life cycle of animals including: 1.02 Observe that insects need food, air and space to grow. 1.03 Observe the different stages of an insect life cycle.
 * **Objectives**
 * **Objectives**
 * Birth.
 * Developing into an adult.
 * Reproducing.
 * Aging and death.

NET-S
 * 1) Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. (1)
 * 2) Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)
 * 3) Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (3)
 * 4) Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners. (4) ||

5. List the content and technology standards you want to address with this unit. Content: Bees 6. Lesson Goals and Overview or Description
 * life cycle
 * habitat
 * diet
 * physical characteristics
 * social habits
 * how many kinds of bees are there
 * bee keepers
 * Students will research life cycle of bees . Each student/ pairs of students will research on aspect of bees life cycle determined by the card they randomly choose from the hat.
 * Students will use our wiki to report the information they have researched.
 * Students will use information and Kid Pix to design a slide to present their information
 * Students will add narrate their slide
 * Slides will be combined into one slideshow and be posted to the wiki and on a voicethread

7. Information on your goals, topic, and how the lesson/unit fits into your overall curriculum I have used Nettreker to select appropriate sites for content and readability and saved them to a folder. This fits in my curriculum because 2nd graders will be studying about lifecycles in the classroom. Hopefully, students will make a connection and this unit will enrich their understanding of lifecycles.


 * Part II.- Blogs**

8. Blog (Your URL with a link to it here) http://www.bloglines.com/myblogs http://beekeeperlinda.blogspot.com/ 9. Describe how you could use a teacher blog to engage students in this lesson or unit. Explain how you could manage student blogs and how you might involve others in providing feedback for your students on their writing. I can engage students using a teacher blog by promoting conversations and discussions about our topic. In our community we have a couple of people who have bees. I could invite them to join in our blogging and we could ask questions and learn from the bee keepers.


 * Part III. -** **RSS/Social Bookmarking**

10. List some of the URL’s that you found that will be helpful for either teacher preparation or student research for this unit. Keep a record of where you have included your bookmarks or subscribed to your RSS feeds.

-http://www.bloglines.com/myblogs (RSS feed/a bee keeper's blog) [|bloglines] - Bookmarks on Diigo (animal research_tagged bees) Diigo -http://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/honeybees/ Brainpop -


 * Part IV. - Wikis**

11. How might you use a wiki to enhance this unit or how could you have your students contribute to another wiki site to share their knowledge of content you are studying with the global learning community? I will create a new wiki name "What's the BUZZ?" On one page, I will add different activities for the students to respond to. Example: I may put a short video and ask a question about the video. I will create a page for each student (or pairs), I will have the students add the information they found during their research on their specific question. They can include pictures and text. Collectively, students will have access to all the research info, not just their part. Finally, I will post the Kid Pix slideshow on the Wiki to share with others.


 * Part V.** **Podcasting/Streaming**

12. Share the titles and links to podcasts and/or videos that you found related to your lesson topic. How do you plan to integrate them? How might you create a podcast or video with students to enhance this unit? -http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.beeswarm/

-http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/promethean-planet-teacher/id161956153

-http://search.discoveryeducation.com/


 * Part VI****- Assessment**

13. What procedures will you follow and/or what resources will you use to assess student understanding throughout this unit. I will have a rubric for the research element and Kid Pix slides. I will also have a checklist to keep track of participation in wiki and blog activities.


 * Part VII** **- Internet Safety**

14. What strategies will you take to ensure student safety as you integrate these new tools. Also use this space to post any additional notes regarding integrating Read/Write Web tools into your curriculum. I would like to make a webquest like the one I read about (Playing It Safe) in the readings. I plan to collaborate with our technology specialist to discuss what safety information is appropriate for our K-2 students. I think it is important for our students to realize their responsibilities when using technology.

I attended the NCTIES conference in February. I have created a group in Diigo with websites I learned about from the conference. Some I was familiar with because of Web 2.0, but there were a few new ones. NCTIES
 * Discovery Education**


 * Comment: I wish you much success with your second graders. You have them at a very good age to impress upon them about the safety issues. Teach them to type too while you are at it. Elsbeth Johnson **