ICT Integrated Lesson Plan

 

 ICT Lessons 

Author Scott Pellerine and Tracey Nagle
Title Hurricanes of the Atlantic
Grade Level 11
Subject Area Oceans
Overview of unit/lessons/activities (assumptions of prior knowledge/learning)

This is a group project 2-3 members per group, that will require each student to research a hurricane of the Atlantic and report the information as a news cast either on  television or radio to present to the class. They will be using various software and technology to produce a report detailing their findings and conclusions, about information before and after the hurricane. The project can be completed within two weeks, 2 - 3 class periods and then at home. The report will be presented to the class and graded on a leveled grading rubric where students are able to pick what level they want their project to be.

 

Students will have to have prior knowledge of how to capture and edit video or sound tracks, use Word and/or note pad to make a script, format pictures form the internet.
 
Correlations to ICT and curriculum outcomes BOC 12.1 (relates to 9.1 – 9.4) use a wide variety of technology, demonstrate a clear understanding of technological applications, and consistently apply appropriate technology to solve curriculum problems

PTS 12.1 (relates to 9.1) use electronic planning software to support the development and analysis of efficient, personal study and research plans independently

PTS 12.4 (relates to 9.4, 9.5) evaluate, select and use a range of media, and information and communication technology, to create, edit, and publish their work independently

CT 12.3 (relates to 9.1) design and create electronic documents to accomplish curricular tasks

RPSD 12.3 (relates to 9.3 – 9.8) evaluate and organize ideas and information from a wide range of media and a variety of sources to meet their curriculum needs efficiently and independently

RPSD 12.6 (relates to 9.9) accurately record and cite, using academically accepted formats and standards, sources of information contributing to their research

 
Projected timeline for preparation and for carrying out activities 2- 3 class periods to work on research

1- 2 classes for presentations

2 weeks independent work outside of class.
Equipment Requirements: (computers, software, etc) Video camera

Digital camera

Audacity (sound track)

Movie Maker (video editing)

Computer (Word)
Teaching materials provided (Blacklines, worksheets, templates, teacher materials) Infamous Hurricanes of the Atlantic - Assignment
Resources available for teacher/student use (websites, references, etc) Atlantic Hurricanes - Wikipedia

Hurricanes Online Meteorology Guide

Atlantic Hurricane History - Google Earth

Hurricane Video on Aliant Videos - You need to set up an account
Detailed instructions for each activity or lesson (teacher notes, activity information, learning strategies, teacher role, student roles) Show the hurricane video to introduce the topic and give students some background information on the formation, terminology, and anatomy of hurricanes.

refer to teaching materials - assignment
Student products expected News clips - information pieces
Samples (include teacher notes, assessment information, student work if available) Student video
Logistics (organization, grouping, management issues, access to technology) This is a small group assignment by design. Students will be completing the majority, of the work at home. However, there are always  cases where students do not have computers, and will therefore be relying on school computers to compile their data. As noted in the "Detailed Instructions" section, the teacher should make very clear to the students where and when they will have access to technology (computers and cameras).
Assessment information (e.g., rubrics for products and/or process) See leveled grading and criteria on the assignment sheet in teaching materials section.
Possible extensions Students have the choice to challenge themselves at various levels according to the assignment layout.
Adaptations for students requiring additional support If students are having difficulty completing a video or a radio news cast, a PowerPoint can be done with images and information.