NCSCOS Objectives:
Board of Education Policy Code: 3225/4312/7320
A. Requirements for Use of Technological Resources
“…Before using the Internet, all students must be trained about appropriate on-line behavior. Such training must cover topics such as cyberbullying and interacting with others on social networking websites and in chat rooms.”
Proficiency 3: Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology and discuss consequences of misuse.
Dates/Duration of Unit:
• Last week of August to first week in September
• One lesson
Teacher/Student Technology:
• Smartboard- to view presentation and video clips
• Speaker to enhance sound
Resources:
• Netsmartz.org “Internet Safety: Tweens” presentation
@ 8th grade students will have the lesson in August/September.
@ 7th grade students will have the lesson in January.
Methods:
A. Bell Ringer- Cyberbullying Awareness - After students sign in, they will work in small groups and complete a worksheet titled “What Would You Do?” about different Cyberbullying scenarios. The purpose of the exercise is to raise awareness of this issue before the presentation and video clips.
B. Netsmartz.org “Internet Safety: Tweens” presentation- Teacher will stress that computers will remain off for two reasons. First, the presentation is serious and needs their full attention. Second, AUPs need to be returned before students will be allowed on the Internet.
Assessments:
Formative: Before each slide is advanced, students are asked questions
about Internet safety issues.
Summative: None
At the end of this unit students will be able to say “I can…”
• I will tell my parents, a teacher, or a trusted adult if someone tries to cyberbully me.
• I will never respond to messages that are rude or offensive and I will show the message to my parents, a teacher, or a trusted adult.
• I understand that my online actions may have offline consequences.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
7th Grade: Spreadsheets and Hurricanes Dec 9 through January
Introduction to Spreadsheets Integrated with Hurricanes
Students will learn how to use a spreadsheet with Hurricane data.
NCSCOS Objectives:
Technology Proficiency 4: Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research
The student demonstrates proficiency in using databases and why they are used in North Carolina (e.g. schools, government, business, and science) to collect and organize information.
Students will learn how to use a spreadsheet with Hurricane content.
Technology Proficiency 8 …Student selects technology tools that enhance the efficiency and output of curriculum projects.
- The student demonstrates the proficiency in determining the appropriate tools and technology resources to solve problems.
Science SCOS: Competency Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the atmosphere.
3.05 Examine evidence that atmospheric properties can be studied to predict atmospheric conditions and weather hazards:
Humidity.
Temperature.
Wind speed and direction.
Air pressure.
Precipitation.
Tornados.
Hurricanes.
Floods.
Storms.
3.06 Assess the use of technology in studying atmospheric phenomena and weather hazards:
Satellites.
Weather maps.
Predicting.
Recording.
Communicating information about conditions.
Dates/Duration of Unit:
• December / January Two to Three lessons
Teacher/Student Technology:
• Smartboard- to view presentation
• Smartboard- students will use to show process
Resources:
NCDesk software and Microsoft Excel
Methods:
A. Bell Ringer- Spreadsheet Awareness - After students sign in, they will work in small groups and complete a worksheet titled “Age”. The purpose of the exercise is to build awareness that a spreadsheet can calculate data faster then most students.
B. Scaffolding Previous Knowledge- Students will use the Bell Ringer discoveries to connect to the spreadsheet concepts
C. Guided Practice and then Independent Practice- Student will learn vocabulary terms then do hands-on activities to reinforce the material. Students will use Hurricane data to make multiple spreadsheets and to create multiple graphs of different data sets.
D. Enrichment Activities- students who finish early there is an online spreadsheet vocabulary game
Assessments:
Formative: Using the Smartboard students are asked questions
Worksheet
Online quizzes
Summative: Spreadsheet with graphs completed
At the end of this unit students will be able to say “I can…”
• I can make a spreadsheet. I can create a graph.
Students will learn how to use a spreadsheet with Hurricane data.
NCSCOS Objectives:
Technology Proficiency 4: Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research
The student demonstrates proficiency in using databases and why they are used in North Carolina (e.g. schools, government, business, and science) to collect and organize information.
Students will learn how to use a spreadsheet with Hurricane content.
Technology Proficiency 8 …Student selects technology tools that enhance the efficiency and output of curriculum projects.
- The student demonstrates the proficiency in determining the appropriate tools and technology resources to solve problems.
Science SCOS: Competency Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the atmosphere.
3.05 Examine evidence that atmospheric properties can be studied to predict atmospheric conditions and weather hazards:
Humidity.
Temperature.
Wind speed and direction.
Air pressure.
Precipitation.
Tornados.
Hurricanes.
Floods.
Storms.
3.06 Assess the use of technology in studying atmospheric phenomena and weather hazards:
Satellites.
Weather maps.
Predicting.
Recording.
Communicating information about conditions.
Dates/Duration of Unit:
• December / January Two to Three lessons
Teacher/Student Technology:
• Smartboard- to view presentation
• Smartboard- students will use to show process
Resources:
NCDesk software and Microsoft Excel
Methods:
A. Bell Ringer- Spreadsheet Awareness - After students sign in, they will work in small groups and complete a worksheet titled “Age”. The purpose of the exercise is to build awareness that a spreadsheet can calculate data faster then most students.
B. Scaffolding Previous Knowledge- Students will use the Bell Ringer discoveries to connect to the spreadsheet concepts
C. Guided Practice and then Independent Practice- Student will learn vocabulary terms then do hands-on activities to reinforce the material. Students will use Hurricane data to make multiple spreadsheets and to create multiple graphs of different data sets.
D. Enrichment Activities- students who finish early there is an online spreadsheet vocabulary game
Assessments:
Formative: Using the Smartboard students are asked questions
Worksheet
Online quizzes
Summative: Spreadsheet with graphs completed
At the end of this unit students will be able to say “I can…”
• I can make a spreadsheet. I can create a graph.
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