A1. Student will be divided into groups of three or four depending on the class size.

A2. Students will brainstorm various places to go on a field trip.

A3. Students will choose three top places to research.

A4. Students will share their knowledge of the top three locations.

A5. Students will choose one place to go on the school field trip.

A6. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation to persuade their classmates to choose their location.

A7. Students will use digital cameras to take pictures during the field trip

B1. Discuss previous field trips they have been on.

B2. Discuss how to work in cooperative groups.

B3. Review how to use a search engine online.

B4. Review how to find places on a map.

B5. Review the four key directions.

B6. Learn about the voting process.

B7. Review the writing process.

B8. Discuss how to persuade someone.

B9. Discuss how to make a PowerPoint presentation.

B10. Discuss what makes a good PowerPoint.

B11. Review how to use a digital camera.

C1. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation about their selected location.

C2. Students will create a slideshow about their field trip experience.

S1. Students will share their PowerPoint to their classmates.

S2. Students will share their knowledge of their chosen location.

S3. Students will share their slideshow presentations with a class.

Language Arts

(1) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student listens attentively and engages actively in a variety of oral language experiences. The student is expected to:

(A)  determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate (K-3);

(B)   respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions (K-3);

(C)   participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions (K-3);

(D)  listen critically to interpret and evaluate (K-3);

(E)   listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works (K-3); and

(2) Listening/speaking/culture. The student listens and speaks to gain knowledge of his/her own culture, the culture of others, and the common elements of cultures. The student is expected to:

(A)  connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening (K-3); and

(B)   compare language and oral traditions (family stories) that reflect customs, regions, and      cultures (K-3).

(3) Listening/speaking/audiences/oral grammar. The student speaks appropriately to different audiences for different purposes and occasions. The student is expected to:

(A)  choose and adapt spoken language appropriate to the audience, purpose, and occasion, including use of appropriate volume and rate (K-3);

(B)  use verbal and nonverbal communication in effective ways such as making announcements, giving directions, or making introductions (K-3);

(C)  ask and answer relevant questions and make contributions in small or large group discussions (K-3);

(D)  present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays (K-3); and

(E)   gain increasing control of grammar when speaking such as using subject-verb agreement, complete sentences, and correct tense (K-3).

(4) Listening/speaking/communication. The student communicates clearly by putting thoughts and feelings into spoken words. The student is expected to:

(A)  use vocabulary to describe clearly ideas, feelings, and experiences (K-3);

(B)  clarify and support spoken messages using appropriate props such as objects, pictures, or charts (K-3); and

(C)  retell a spoken message by summarizing or clarifying (K-3).

(7) Reading/variety of texts. The student reads widely for different purposes in varied sources. The student is expected to:

(A)  read classic and contemporary works (2-8);

(B)   read from a variety of genres for pleasure and to acquire information from both print and electronic sources (2-3); and

(C)  read to accomplish various purposes, both assigned and self-selected (2-3).

12) Reading inquiry/research. The student generates questions and conducts research using information from various sources. The student is expected to:

(A)  identify relevant questions for inquiry such as "Why do birds build different kinds of nests?" (K-3);

(B)   use alphabetical order to locate information (1-3);

(C)   recognize and use parts of a book to locate information, including table of contents, chapter titles, guide words, and indices (1-3);

(D)  use multiple sources, including print such as an encyclopedia, technology, and experts, to locate information that addresses questions (2-3);

(E)   interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams (2-3);

(F)    locate and use important areas of the library media center (2-3);

(G)  demonstrate learning through productions and displays such as murals, written and oral reports, and dramatizations (2-3); and

(H)  draw conclusions from information gathered (K-3).

(14) Writing/purposes. The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes, and in various forms. The student is expected to:

(A)  write to record ideas and reflections (K-3);

(B)   write to discover, develop, and refine ideas (1-3);

(C)   write to communicate with a variety of audiences (1-3); and

(D)  write in different forms for different purposes such as lists to record, letters to invite or thank, and stories or poems to entertain (1-3).

(20) Writing/inquiry/research. The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research. The student is expected to:

(A)  write or dictate questions for investigating (2-3);

(B)   record his/her own knowledge of a topic in various ways such as by drawing pictures, making lists, and showing connections among ideas (K-3);

(C)   take simple notes from relevant sources such as classroom guests, information books, and media sources (2-3); and

(D)  compile notes into outlines, reports, summaries, or other written efforts using available technology (2-3).

Social Studies

 

(5) Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps, globes, and photographs. The student is expected to:

(A)  use symbols, find locations, and determine directions on maps and globes; and

(B)   draw maps to show places and routes.

(17) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student is expected to:

(A)  obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music;

(B)   obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources such as pictures, graphics, television, maps, computer software, literature, reference sources, and artifacts;

(C)   use various parts of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches, to locate information;

(D)  sequence and categorize information; and

(E)   interpret oral, visual, and print material by identifying the main idea, predicting, and comparing and contrasting.

(18) Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:

(A)  express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences; and

(B)   create written and visual material such as stories, poems, maps, and graphic organizers to express ideas.

(19) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:

(A)  use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and

(B)   use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.

Technology Applications

 

(1) Foundations. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections. The student is expected to:

(A)  use technology terminology appropriate to the task;

(B)   start and exit programs as well as create, name, and save files; and

(C)   use networking terminology such as on-line, network, or password and access remote equipment on a network such as a printer.

(2) Foundations. The student uses data input skills appropriate to the task. The student is expected to:

(A)  use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen;

(B)   use proper keyboarding techniques such as correct hand and body positions and smooth and rhythmic keystroke patterns as grade-level appropriate;

(C)   demonstrate touch keyboarding techniques for operating the alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, and symbol keys as grade-level appropriate;

(D)  produce documents at the keyboard, proofread, and correct errors; and

(E)   use language skills including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word division, and use of numbers and symbols as grade-level appropriate.

(3) Foundations. The student complies with the laws and examines the issues regarding the use of technology in society. The student is expected to: 

(A)  follow acceptable use policies when using computers; and

(B)   model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual's electronic work.

(4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

(A)  apply keyword searches to acquire information; and

(B)   select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information for research and resource sharing.

(5) Information acquisition. The student acquires electronic information in a variety of formats, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

(A)  acquire information including text, audio, video, and graphics; and

(B)   use on-line help.

(6) Information acquisition. The student evaluates the acquired electronic information. The student is expected to:

(A)  determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic information; and

(B)   determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital information.

(7) Solving problems. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to:

(A)  use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences; and

(B)   use appropriate software, including the use of word processing and multimedia, to express ideas and solve problems.

(8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication, with appropriate supervision, to create new knowledge. The student is expected to:

(A)  use communication tools to participate in group projects; and

(B)   use electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task, or assignment.

(9) Solving problems. The student uses technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, both process and product. The student is expected to:

(A)  use software features, such as on-line help, to evaluate work progress; and

(B)   (B) use software features, such as slide show previews, to evaluate final product. 

A1. Computers with Internet access

A2. Digital camera

A3. PowerPoint software

A4. Books about the chosen location

A5. Maps (Google maps)

A6. Books about voting

A7. Videos that show someone who is persuading

A8. LCD projector