Author:
Mrs. Sara Thompson - Mansfield Wilder Elementary, Mansfield, Missouri - September 2014
Grade Level and Subject ARea:
4th and 5th grade Computer Lab
*Since my class is not a core class, we only meet once a week for 50 minutes.
*Since my class is not a core class, we only meet once a week for 50 minutes.
To be used:
To teach students publishing and editing skills through the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, and www.Powtoon.com.
Missouri Comprehensive guidance and Counseling GLS:
Domain 3: PS 3 Applying Personal Safety Skills and Coping Strategies
GLS 4th grade - A. Safe and Healthy Choices
a. Apply effective problem-solving, decision-making, and refusal skills to make safe and healthy choices in various life situations. DOK: Level 4
GLS 5th grade - A. Safe and Healthy Choices
a. Evaluate peer influence on problem-solving and decision-making skills. DOK: Level 4
GLS 4th grade - A. Safe and Healthy Choices
a. Apply effective problem-solving, decision-making, and refusal skills to make safe and healthy choices in various life situations. DOK: Level 4
GLS 5th grade - A. Safe and Healthy Choices
a. Evaluate peer influence on problem-solving and decision-making skills. DOK: Level 4
Missouri Learning Standards:
Writing: Production and Distribution of Writing:
4th Grade - 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5th Grade - 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
4th Grade - 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
5th Grade - 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
iste standards ( International Society for TEchnology in Education)
1. Creativity and innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
4. Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
5. Digital citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
6. Technology operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively.
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications.
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
4. Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
5. Digital citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
6. Technology operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
b. Select and use applications effectively and productively.
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications.
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
TEacher artifacts:
refusal_skills.notebook | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
File Type: | notebook |
storyboard_and_storymap_snb_file_2014_my_copy.notebook | |
File Size: | 61 kb |
File Type: | notebook |
psa_evaluation_sheet_-_student_gerenated.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
psa_evaluation_sheet.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Additional Activities:
4th grade - Students that finish the PSA with a greater level of proficiency could use current information and new research to create a simple infographic about the effects of peer pressure and its relation to substance abuse.
5th grade - Students who wish to expand upon their video skills could create live video clips that could be used in a Windows Movie Maker production. Upon completion, students could compare and contrast the effectiveness of the animated vs. live video productions.
5th grade - Students who wish to expand upon their video skills could create live video clips that could be used in a Windows Movie Maker production. Upon completion, students could compare and contrast the effectiveness of the animated vs. live video productions.
Alternative Activities:
In the event that a student is having difficulty or requires accommodations, the student may be allowed to do a lower-grade level assignment or create the PSA as a hand-written poster.