Semester+Overview


 * Technology Elective: //“Oh the Places You’ll Go”: A Google Earth Adventure [[image:aroundtheearth/hands holding earth.jpg width="202" height="118"]] // **


 * All Learning tools, rubrics, class materials and final projects are/will be** **posted on this class website. (See Navigation Bar to the left of page)**

Mon., Mar. 4th __T/Thurs. Classes:__ Tues., Mar. 5th || ● Gain an understanding of course objectives & expectations. v Game introduction & Student folders/info. sheets; v Rubric/grading, semester due dates, etc. v Computer assignment/logins/saving work || Practice, Part 1 || 1-2  || __M/W Classes:__ Wed., Mar. 6th __T/Thurs. Classes:__ Thurs., Mar. 7th || ● Understand and use technology systems ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information. || Practice, Part 2 || 1-2  || __M/W Classes:__ 3/11-3/13 __T/Thurs. Classes:__ 2/12-2/14 || ● Understand and use technology systems ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information. || ¨ Learn Mixbook, set up pages & design cover. || 2  || __M/W Classes:__ 3/18-3/20 __T/Thurs. Classes:__ 3/19-3/21 || ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information. ● Use technology tools to demonstrate and share learning in ways that others can view, use and assess. || and gather research facts (research data sheet) || 1-2  || __M/W Classes:__ 4/1-4/3 __T/Thurs. Classes:__ 4/2-4/4 || ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information. || ¨Research and solve one clue, ¨locate site/artifact in Google Earth and save 1 or 2 pictures to your server account; ¨write research letter (turn in draft to teacher); and ¨create Mixbook pages for each site/artificat || 14 classes
 * Semester Overview and Learning Objectives: **
 * ** Tasks: ** || ** Number **
 * of class sessions ** || ** Due Dates: ** || ** Technology Standards Addressed: ** ||
 * Project Overview and examples. || 1  || __M/W Classes:__
 * Google Earth Lesson &
 * Google Earth Lesson &
 * ¨ Understand research & writing requirements (sample clue-whole class);
 * Work with a partner to solve a sample clue, save picture(s)
 * __** Independent work (to be completed each week): **__

(7 weeks) || M/W Classes: Apr. 8th - May 29th T/Thurs. Classes: Apr. 9th -- May 30th || ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information.

●Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings.

● Use technology tools to demonstrate and share learning in ways that others can view, use and assess. || 5/29 – 6/3 __T/Thurs. Classes:__ 5/30 – 6/4 || ●Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product. ●Use new understandings based on research to draw conclusions, form opinions and make informed decisions ||
 * Share finished projects & publish to wiki || 1-2  || __M/W Classes:__