CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu States and Capitals Hedrick Elementary School, El Centro

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Lesson Description and Timeline: This lesson will assist students in learning the location of the current 50 states, state names and capital cities. The duration of this lesson can vary from as little as three weeks to several months.

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Standards Addressed California State Social Studies Standards Fifth Grade Social Studies: Focus on knowing the location of the current 50 states and the name of their capitals.

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Instructional Objective: Students will label the states on an outline map and list the states with their capital names, with 80% accuracy.

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Student Activities: Label the states on an outline map List the states with their capital names Locate the states and regions on an outline map Put together a puzzle of the U.S.A. Take an online quiz ‘United States Location Quiz’ Use ‘Quia’ to match states and capitals Play the ‘State Hangman’ game online

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Assessment and Rubric The same assessments will be given at the beginning and end of the lesson. Growth will be determined by the improvement between the first test and second test. A rubric has also been provided as an assessment.

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Map Rubric Name: ______________________________ Date: _______________ Class: ________________________________________ ExpertPractitionerApprenticeNovice ContentAll labels are included and are carefully and accurately placed; detail along coastlines is careful and accurate All labels are included and most are accurately placed All but one or two labels are included, several are not accurately placed Several labels are not included and many are not accurately or carefully placed Visual Appeal Very colorful and clean looking; labels are very easy to read Some color; a few labels are not easy to read Limited use of color; labels are somewhat difficult to read Limited or no use of color; labels are very difficult to read Map Elements Includes clearly labeled title, date (if appropriate), directional arrow (compass rose), scale, key, source line, and latitude and longitude lines Includes most standard map elements; most are accurate and easy to read Missing several standard map elements Missing most standard map elements

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Internet Integration: The internet was integrated into this lesson to allow students to access programs that are available on the web. ( e.g.) United States Location Quiz USA Game Quia Stately Knowledge: Facts about the United States States and Capitals KidsClick USA Flags

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Technology Integration: A variety of technologies were used to enhance student learning: Computers Internet Overhead projector Video Tape player Books: Atlas, Encyclopedias, Texts, States, etc. Charts Blank maps

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Lesson Plan Revisions: Revisions were made while the lesson was being developed. After materials were found and developed, few if any revisions have been made.

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Lesson Implementation: The lesson on states and capitals was implemented in the classroom of 34, fifth grade students. First, they were given a blank map of the United States and asked to label states. Student interest was high in using computers, the internet, and other tools provided to them to enhance the learning of the 50 states and their capitals. Began at the Welcome page (Home Room) and continued to Activities, etc.

CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology FINAL PRESENTATION Lillian Sidhu, Hedrick School States and Capitals Summary and Observations: The students’ use of this lesson to meet the State standard was a success. The students were able to meet the objective with 80%+ passing the final test. Students’ interest was high in using the various tools (technologies) provided for them. They completed state reports on 34 of the states. Each student selected a different state to report on. I would use this lesson again.