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Plan of Action

13 Colonies: Grade 5 Created by Lorie Nash Grade 5 Standards for the 21st Century Learner Goals

Library Context:  Combination  Individualized Instruction  Lesson in a Unit

Standard 1: Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. Skills Indicators: 1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions. 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.

Continuum:  Moderate Benchmarks:  Select and use appropriate sources, including specialized reference sources and databases, to answer questions.  Use multiple resources, including print, electronic, and human, to locate information.  Paraphrase or summarize information in various formats.

Content Topic:  13 Colonies Disposition Indicators: 1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self-direction by making independent choices in the selection of resources and information. 1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.

Estimated Lesson Time:  Three 45 minute lessons (two lessons for research, one lesson in the classroom) Responsibility Indicators: 1.3.3 Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information. 1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly.

Self-Assessment Strategies Indicators: 1.4.2 Use interaction with feedback from teachers and peers to guide inquiry process. 1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when needed.

TN 4th Grade Social Studies Standards: Standard 1.0 Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and traditions. Students will explore these elements of society to develop an appreciation and respect for the variety of human cultures. Standard 3.0 Geography enables the students to see, understand and appreciate the web relationships between people, places, and environments. Students will use the knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts within the six essential elements of geography: world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the uses of geography. Standard 5.0 History involves people, events, and issues. Students will evaluate evidence to develop comparative and casual analyses, and to interpret primary sources. They will construct sound historical arguments and perspectives on which informed decisions in contemporary life can be based.

Overview: Students will use both print and electronic resources to answer the questions provided to them by the LMS. The research for these questions will take place in the library during two 45 minute sessions. The LMS will assist students with creating a brief PowerPoint that highlights their research.

Final Products:  Research gathered that is centered on answering the questions provided to students by the LMS.  Students will submit a PowerPoint presentation displaying information about their assigned colony. The PowerPoint will include appropriate graphics that work in conjunction with the research being presented. The students will present their findings to the class using the PowerPoint as an aid. Library Lessons:  Students will learn about the 13 colonies and will gain a more specific understanding of one colony assigned to them by the social studies teacher. They will create a PowerPoint presentation with the information that they have gathered through their research. They will use the 7-10 questions provided to them as a guide and catalyst through the research process.

Assessment:  The 4th grade teacher will develop a rubric that will help indicate the level of creativity and precision in which they deliver their research via the PowerPoint presentation.

Process:  Students will be taught the 13 colonies in one classroom session. The research questions will be provided and they will be given two 45 minute sessions in the library to conduct research and create their PowerPoint presentations. The librarian will assist students in the creation of the PowerPoint presentations if they are in need of assistance. The librarian will also assist them with the research process as needed.  Student Self-Questioning: How will I find out about the topic? What is my plan for research? What are the sources that I might be used? How do I locate the source? Instructional Plan:

Resources Students Will Use:  Online Databases (TEL)  Reference Books

Instructional Activities:  Direct Instruction: Librarian introduces students to TEL and how to navigate the databases. The librarian will introduce other reliable internet sites. The librarian will also introduce appropriate reference books that could possibly be used during the research process.  Independent Practice: Students will visit the library and search sites and gather information via reference books on their assigned colony.  Sharing and Reflecting: The research will be entered into a PowerPoint presentation and presented.