1. Idaho State Seal Why do humans utilize symbols?

2. The student will have demonstrated proficiency when he/she has completed a Power Point slide show in a small group as scored by the Idaho Symbols Power Point Project rubric.

3. What Important 21st Century Skills Do Students Learn During Projects? Students learn to Students learn to Work well with others Work well with others Make thoughtful decisions Make thoughtful decisions Take initiative Take initiative Solve complex problems Solve complex problems Self-manage Self-manage Communicate effectively Communicate effectively Use technology tools appropriately Use technology tools appropriately

4. TLW: TLW: 4.SS.4.2.1 Explain the significance of Idaho symbols (438.01b) 4.SS.4.2.1 Explain the significance of Idaho symbols (438.01b) 4.LA.6.1.3 Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources. (709.01.c) 4.LA.6.1.3 Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of sources. (709.01.c) 4.LA.6.2.1 Ask thoughtful questions and respond orally to relevant questions with appropriate elaboration. 4.LA.6.2.1 Ask thoughtful questions and respond orally to relevant questions with appropriate elaboration. 4.LA.6.2.2 Summarize major ideas and supporting evidence presented in oral presentations. 4.LA.6.2.2 Summarize major ideas and supporting evidence presented in oral presentations. 4.LA.6.2.3 Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus. (710.01.b) 4.LA.6.2.3 Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus. (710.01.b) 4.LA.6.2.5 Engage the audience with appropriate words, facial expressions, and gestures. (710.01.a) 4.LA.6.2.5 Engage the audience with appropriate words, facial expressions, and gestures. (710.01.a)

5. Assessment Sample KWL: KWL: KWL:

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