Third+Grade


 * __Grade Level: Third Grade Benchmark Assessments

Performance Task: Character Traits Graphic Organizer__** The students will create a character map about themselves incorporating the 4 pillars of character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Technology can be used for personal expression. Various applications can be used effectively and productively allowing for clear communication.
 * __Essential Question or Enduring Understanding__**:
 * __NETS Student Standards Addressed:__**
 * 1. Students demonstrate creative thinking, and develop innovative products using technology.
 * B. Students create original works as a means of personal expression.
 * 2. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 * B. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 * 6. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and opperations.
 * B. Students select and use applications effectively and productively.


 * __Suggested Curricular Areas__**
 * Social Studies
 * Character Education
 * __Resources (applications, sites, templates, etc.):__**
 * Kidspiration
 * __Files:__**
 * Example: [[file:charactertraits.kid]], [[file:definitions.rtf]]

The students will individually create a project that combines sound, visual and/or motion graphics to demonstrate understanding of a curricular area of study. We can use technology to promote creativity, publish our work, and interact with peers. We can use a variety of formats to communicate ideas and information effectively.
 * __Performance Task: Multimedia Project__**
 * __Essential Question or Enduring Understanding__**:
 * __NETS Student Standards Addressed:__**
 * 1. Students demonstrate thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology
 * B. Students create original works as a means of personal or group expression
 * C. Students use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
 * 2. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 * A. Students interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * B. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 * 6. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * A. understand and use technology systems.
 * D. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
 * __Suggested Curricular Areas__**:
 * Language Arts - Poetry
 * Science - Rock Formations; Insects; Space
 * __Resources (applications, sites, templates, etc.)__**:
 * Microsoft PowerPoint or PhotoStory
 * Clip Art
 * Various websites
 * __Files__**:
 * Examples: [[file:PhotoStory1.wmv]]

The students will use Neighborhood Map Machine to create maps for now and long ago. Creativity & Innovation - Identify trends and forecast possibilities
 * __Performance Task: Changing Neighborhoods/Changing Communities__**
 * __Essential Question or Enduring Understanding__**:
 * __NETS Student Standards Addressed:__**
 * 2. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 * B. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 * 3. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
 * D. Students process data and report results.
 * 6. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
 * A. understand and use technology systems.
 * D. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
 * __Suggested Curricular Areas__**
 * Social Studies
 * __Resources (applications, sites, templates, etc.):__**
 * Neighborhood Map Machine
 * __Files:__**
 * Template: [[file:31MAP 2007.NM2]]
 * Example: [[file:31MAP 2057.NM2]]