Continent Trekkers

Summary

After using Virginia Trekkers podcasts to learn about U.S. Geography, Second graders will discover that there are no podcasts on VA Trekkers to help them learn about the continents and oceans! In groups of three, students will research a continent of their choice. They will create a video of information from that continent in order to create a World Trekkers map to present to VA Trekkers. Each group will decide how they would like to video their podcast: using a design challenge of their continent, filming a news report, or creating a claymation. We will post our podcasts on the teacher’s blog and hopefully on the Virginia Trekkers website.

TIPC Ratings

Students researched their continents using books and online resources. They also got information from 2 of the Virginia Trekkers about what to film, and how they turn out so creative. Students are synthesizing this information to address the authentic task of filming a podcast for the VA Trekkers.

Students are blogging about their experiences with their teachers, peers, and two Virginia Trekkers! They are reflecting on their research as well as their efforts as collaborators and setting goals for future work.

Students will choose the digital tools to solve their open-ended task of creating a podcast. They generate questions to study and respond to the questions classmates have posed regarding their continent.

Students are synthesizing knowledge to create a new product, the continent podcast, to meet or exceed the rubric. Students are choosing the format for their project as well as the components to highlight in their continent. On the blog, they are continuously reflecting on their process and setting goals for the future.