This lesson is for : Grade 6:
Summary
Who doesn’t dream of running away from it all sometimes? Whether leaving for college, getting a job in a new city or deciding to visit another country we are motivated to leave our homes for lots of different reasons.
Students discover the political, economic, social and motivational reasons behind an explorers decision to leave their home countries. Using the information they collect, students create comic strips or audio pictures to represent one of four possible explorers. Students research the explorer of choice and answer key questions, i.e. – where were they born, why did they leave, and where did they go and why? Students demonstrate their knowledge of explorers by synthesizing research and communicating in a meaningful, original way.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students researched answers to key questions using a search engine they chose. They decided which sources were reliable, valuable, and useful. Students demonstrated their knowledge of explorers by synthesizing research and communicating in a meaningful, original way.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students chose whether to work in groups or alone. Many chose to work independently. Students chose which digital tools to complete the assignment.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Not observed – Explanation: This was not the focus of the lesson.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students used the information they gathered and chose how to put their ideas together. They used either ToonDoo or Blabberize and created original work. Students took risks by adding their own ideas to create a robust product. Students shared their work with others and reflected on the quality of their work.
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