Project-Lupita2

=Overview=


 * Title:** Life Cycles
 * Grade Level:** 2nd Grade
 * Subject Area:** Science
 * Time Frame:** 2-3 weeks

=Description=

Complete the first **three** sections for the Summer Institute Project Proposal.

Language from Bloom's Taxonomy for describing student outcomes may be found at: http://www.odu.edu/educ/roverbau/bloom/blooms_taxonomy.htm

//A brief snapshot, as if someone asked you to briefly and clearly describe the intent of the lesson or project.// ||  ||   ||< During the course of this project students will work in groups with the software iMovie to create a video explaining the Life Cycle of a frog or butterfly. || //What will guide student inquiry?// ||  ||   ||< Questions that you should ask yourself to get started with your project.
 * < **Summary of Unit**
 * < **Essential Questions**

What is the purpose of each step in the life cycle of a butterfly or a frog?

Why is each of the steps important? Give examples. || //Include technology. Use district standards where applicable, targeting performance objectives you will assess.// ||  ||   ||< Standards that will be taught during the lesson:
 * < **Academic Standards**

Science S4: Life Science C2: Life Cycles (Understanding the life cycles of plants and animals) PO1 Describe the life cycles of various insects PO2 Describe the life cycles of various mammals PO3 Compare the life cycles of various organisms.

Technology · 2T-F1. Demonstrate respect for other students while using technology PO1 · 2T-F2. Practice responsible use of software PO 1., PO2, PO3 · 3T-F3. Use prescribed technology tools for publishing and presenting information PO 2. Create a multimedia product with support from teachers, family or student partners (e.g., slide show, hyperstack, video) · 4T-F2. Use technology tools for individual and collaborative communication activities to share products with audiences inside and outside the classroom PO1 · 5T-F1. Recognize electronic information sources PO2 || //What will students learn and do?// ||  ||   ||< Students will be able to:
 * < **Student Outcomes**

Tell a story using technology and still images to explain a process Learn the process of a life cycle and explain it Write and recite the steps of the Life cycle while video is going (Voice over) Present to the class your final project

What the student should learn after completing the lesson. Working in groups Research skills Respect Using Technology to make a presentation || //Checklist, Presentation, Oral Response, Rubric, Test, Quiz, etc.// ||  ||   ||< Students will be graded on:
 * < **Assessment**

Presentation Final Project Group Self Oral Response Fluency Voice Ability to answer questions || //(e.g., content, technology, etc.)// ||  ||   || Things you should know before getting started:
 * **Prerequisite Knowledge**

How to use iMovie Getting pictures form internet Getting pictures from iPhoto How to gather facts Where to get facts Working in groups Knowledge of Life Cycles || //- Steps in the process// //- Responsibilities// //- Guiding// //- Questions// //- Student products// ||  ||   ||< Steps you should take in completing the project:
 * < **Procedures for Lesson**

Students choose a person of interest Students will gather facts about person Students will write a report Students will record their voice onto iMovie Students will place pictures in order Students will add transitions Students will add music Students will present and answer questions || //- Computers - Software - URLs - ameras - Presentation Device - Handouts, Books - Supplies, Other// ||  ||   ||< To complete project you will need:
 * < **Tools and Resources**

Internet Computers iMovie iPhoto Books Digital Camera Paper and Pencil Classmates || //- Location - Teacher / Student roles - Group Dynamics - Interactions with experts, other educators, etc., if applicable// ||  ||   ||< Students will be working in both the computer lab and in the classroom to complete the project. They will be creating the project in groups of 3 or 4 and will each have a task assigned to them. During the time that they are working in the classroom each team will be placed at a different location with a laptop || //Special Ed, Gifted, ELL// ||  ||   ||< Pictures will be placed in iPhoto folder for them. A script will be provided for them at a level that they can read. Teacher/student help Working in Groups individual project if needed ||
 * < **Learning Environments**
 * < **Modifications**