Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description

1. Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description • Social Studies and Language Arts • 11- to-16-year-olds • Identify Native American beliefs and values in stories and folktales • Research one region of Native Americans using a variety of research resources and summarize the knowledge gained from that research into a PowerPoint presentation • Construct a simple newsletter and/or design a web site to keep parents involved and informed • Use technology to obtain information as well as present it • Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); Microsoft Internet Explorer; Microsoft Publisher • This integrated theme unit is designed to help students see the “big picture” in a study of Native American culture, exploring these questions: Who were the Native Americans? Where did they live? How did their environment influence their lifestyles? What did they contribute to our nation? Author Jeannette Hoessel, Clinton Middle School, Clinton, MA Documents

2. Teacher Planning, Management and Reflection Documents Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Background & Planning: A picture of the origin and objectives of the learning project, including the manner in which the project was planned and managed. Teacher Reflection: Thoughts and reflective comments from the author, including advice for future implementations. Student Perspective: Comments on how the students perceived the learning that occurred. Documents

3. Teaching Resources, 1 of 2 Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Student Project Overview: An overview of required tasks. Classroom Procedures: A day-by-day list of the activities in the project. Woodland Indians Slide Show: A PowerPoint presentation used to stimulate class discussion at the outset of the project. Student Newsletter: Example of student work generated from this project. Documents Woodland Indians

4. Teaching Resources, 2 of 2 Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Newsletter Planning Guide: A guide for students to complete as they plan their newsletter. Web Site Planning Guide: A guide to help students plan their Web site. Art Project Instructions: Instructions on how to make a Chippewa Dream Catcher. Internet and General Resources: Teacher-selected web sites and other recommended resources. Class Server Resources: Download teaching resources in Class Server format. Documents

5. Assessment and Standards Click the documents below to see the assessment rubrics and standards covered in this learning project: Assessment Rubrics: Examples of assessment rubrics provided to students showing how the project was assessed. Mapping the Standards: Mapping this project’s learning objectives against curriculum standards. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS): Performance indicators for technology-literate students. Documents

6. Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

7. Pre-service Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

8. Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Documents

9. Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources on Microsoft Office and other software: Microsoft Educator Network – The Microsoft Educator Network provides you with the latest classroom resources, professional development tools, and communities of practice and expertise. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=EducatorNetwork Tutorials - Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft products and technologies.http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials Productivity in the Classroom – Lesson Plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LessonPlans Office Tips for Teachers –Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office applications into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts. http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=ClassTipsArchive