1. Constructivist Unit: Cultures around the World and in our Classroom Karina Maiorano Jennifer Moreyne Isabelle Nault

2. Setting Analysis Grade 3 English classroom 24 students (14 with an IEP) Computer lab available twice a week Internet connection Some computers in the classroom All students have computers at home Resource teacher available

3. Duration 3 week span 2 times a week in class (rotations) Lab periods Duration may vary depending on students progression in their designated pairs

4. Instructional Material What is the assignment?: – Conduct research pertaining to a culture – China, Italy, Jamaica, Canada, France, England, Ireland, Russia, Spain, Greece, India, Australia – Teams of two (IEP + stronger student) Guiding question: – What is your chosen country known for? Find the population Describe elements of everyday life (food, clothing, entertainment, customs) Indicate a transportation route Describe the seasons/climate Instructional strategies: – Cooperative learning – Interactive learning – Scaffolding and Mentoring

5. Q.E.P Geography – understanding the organization of a society and its territory – present their understanding of this organization in a production – looking at the characteristics of a society, the association of people and events, etc. Language arts – use of language in communicating and learning – evaluation of websites – reading information-based texts

6. Goals & Objectives – For students to conduct research in pairs pertaining to a specific country – To complete the tasks set out for them in the WebQuest – To present to their findings to the class in a creative manner

7. Evaluation – Progression of Learning (WebQuest) Information regarding demographic, cultural, economic state of their chosen country and the limitations of its territory – Personal online journal entry Insightfulness, organization, individual work – Oral presentation knowledge and creativeness i.e. present a type of food, dress in native costumes Use of technology is optional (power point, Wix, IMovie) – According to rubric

8. Rubric: One final rubric for the oral presentation MarkBeginningDevelopingQualifiedExemplary Overall Presentation Information provided is incomplete Information is somewhat clear Information is clear Information is very clear and easy to follow Use of technology Incomplete WebQuest WebQuest is somewhat complete (skipped some steps) WebQuest is complete but lacks information in categories WebQuest is complete DeliveryInformation is unclear, unorganized, too much reading from notes Information is somewhat clear and organized, some reading from notes Information is clear and organized, little reading Information is very clear and well organized, very little reading

9. Rubric: One final rubric for the oral presentation TeamworkStudents did not equally participate Students somewhat participated equally Students worked well together but not entirely Students equally participated to the best of their ability Information regarding demographic, cultural, economic and the limitations of their territory Incomplete and unclear Somewhat complete but needs clarification Complete but still needs clarification Complete and clear

10. Rationale Why are we using technology? – Computers and I Pads captivate children – Enhanced concentration, higher interest to learn, – Better quality work Benefits of using technology – Environmentally friendly – Creates active learners – Hands-on (manipulating information) – Encourages decision making – Provides unlimited resources How is technology going to be used? – Computers to access WebQuest and research information