Teacher(s) Name: Mrs. Filas
School: Three Chopt ES
Grade Level(s): Grade 3
Content Area(s): Social Studies, Language Arts
Lesson Summary
Students read the book “Flat Stanley.” They each created and then sent their own Flat Stanley to a family friend or relative within the United States, with a letter outlining their goal for the project, which was to learn more about cities and states in the U.S. Then, the class did more research on their recipient’s city and added the place, facts, and pictures to a shared Google Map to show where all of the Flat Stanleys traveled.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating:Ideal – Explanation: Students chose to research the city and state that their Flat Stanley traveled to using Encyclopedia Britannica. They choose the most important facts to share with their class. The class used Google Maps to assemble all of their research.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students collaborated on a Google map to show where their Flat Stanley traveled and information about the city.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students used problem solving skills to decide what resources to use to showcase their project.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students participated in a creative writing activity where they discussed their travels and what Stanley will do now that he is home and possible places for him to visit on his next trip.
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