Teacher(s) Name: Mrs. Wachur, Mrs. Wershbale, , and
School: Twin Hickory ES
Grade Level(s): Grade 4
Content Area(s): Journalism, Life Science, 20th Century, Gifted
Lesson Summary
4th Grade students researched endangered animals from across the world and then creted a website to bring about an awareness of the plight of these endangered animals.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating:Ideal – Explanation: The Students assemble and synthesized information about thier endangered animal to bring public awareness to the plight of this endangered species.
Next, they bulit a website to display and share this information with the world.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Students selected appropriate digital tools to communicate andcollaborate with peers and experts, regardless of time zone or physical distances.
Reflect on their roles as communicators and collaborators and set goals for future growth.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Select the most appropriate digital tools, as well as questioning, critical thinking and problem solving strategies to solve authentic tasks.
Reflected on their roles ascritical thinkers and/or problems solvers and set goals for future growth.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Ideal – Explanation: Synthesize existing and self-generated knowledge to create new ideas and products within and beyond assignment parameters.
Choose strategic risks that support innovation. Reflect on the creative/innovative process and set goals for future growth
Student Artifact
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