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0 Lesson Plan Title: A Life of a Famous Artist from the Seventies Grade Level/Subject: 5th Grade/Social Studies Prerequisite Knowledge:

Paola Bribiesca Christine Molina Arianna Zallik 3-30-11

Students would have been studying the seventies time period. Students have practiced researching online, and are familiar with the available resources they can use. Students have had a lot of practice using computers, and are aware of the rules in the computer lab.

Approximate time for entire lesson: Two weeks for the entire unit on the seventies time period. Last four days in class to work on project. o First two days to compile research and understand the website. o Second two days to create timeline. Whatever students dont finish during class time will be assigned for homework to be completed as a published website by the Monday of the next week.

Student Objectives: While in the computer lab, students will demonstrate appropriate behavior by not going on other web pages, not eating or drinking around the computers, handling the computers gently, and following all other rules in accordance with the instructors who work in the computer lab. While using the computers, students will not cheat or plagiarize. Instead, they will properly cite whatever sources they use. After having studied the seventies time period for a week, students will be able to complete a timeline on the internet that includes key information about a certain person who was famous in the seventies. Students will have a handout that addresses the specific pieces of information that must be included in their timelines, and they must follow it directly.

Illinois Standards: 16.A.1b Ask historical questions and seek out answers from historical sources (e.g., myths, biographies, stories, old photographs, artwork, other visual or electronic sources) 16.A.2c Ask questions and seek answers by collecting and analyzing data from historic documents, images and other literary and non-literary sources.

Technology Standards: 2. Communication and Collaboration: 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. Students: b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d. Process data and report results 5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts: 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 Materials/Resources/Technology: XTimeline: http://www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx Access to a computer lab that contains enough computers for each child Access to a personal computer per student Access to internet in school building and at home Access to library with books relating to specific artist from the seventies Handout listing requirements that must be in students timelines Rubric

Implementation/Procedure: Give a brief demonstration of how to use the website, XTimeline. Then, hand out list of requirements for timelines to students, while reviewing what the overall unit of the seventies time period has been about. Explain timeline project by reading handout aloud (handout attached). Ask students:

o What are some websites you can use to research a famous person from the seventies time period? Compile a list on the board at the front of the class, and have the students copy the list on the back of their handouts. Some resources include: o Google o Wikipedia o Famouspeople.com o Infoplease.com o Official sites of artists (e.g., Chicagotheband.com) Students must line up at the door to go to the computer lab, but before walking out the door, they will have to tell the teacher what artist they will be researching. If the artist is already taken, the student must be prepared with a second, or possible third choice. Take kids to computer lab. Review rules that need to be followed in the computer lab such as: o No eating or drinking around the computers. o Students are only allowed to use websites that were written down on the list the class compiled. Tell students to log into the timeline website. o They must create an account using their own or families e-mail address, and a password. o Record students login information so that you can login next week to look and assess each timeline. Tell students to begin researching in order to compile information listed on handout. o They must use the websites listed from class at first. If they want to use other websites, they must ask the teacher, and get them approved, first. Students will be researching the next day, too in class. Whenever students are ready to begin working on their timelines, they should do so. Make sure to be walking around all 4 days students are working in class to make sure they are staying on task, and getting all the requirements completed. o Ask questions to make sure students are on task at all times. o Encourage students to ask questions. Remind students that they must finish it by Monday of the following week.

Assessment Rubric
CATEGORY Required information Excellent
The timeline includes all required information as well as additional information. The students clearly understand the information that they are presenting. All items of importance on the timeline are clearly labeled, and information is very organized on timeline.

Good

Acceptable

Redo
Missing more than one thing

10 points

All required information Missing one part of is included in the required information. timeline. However, some information seems to have simply been copied without understanding.

Labels and Organization

3 points Appropriate Use of Time in Class

Students spent every class period in school diligently working on their projects.

Almost all items of importance on the timeline are clearly labeled with clear labels, and information somewhat organized on timeline. Students spent 3 of the 4 days in class working diligently on their projects.

Several items of importance on the timeline are clearly labeled, information is scattered on timeline.

Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled, and information on timeline is not organized at all.

Students spent 2 of the 4 days in class working diligently on their projects.

Students spent 1 of the 4 days in class working diligently on their projects.

5 points Title
Title can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative. Title can be read from Title can be read from 6 ft. away and 4 ft. away and describes content well. describes the content well. The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well.

2 points
Mechanics: Spelling, There are 0 spelling or Grammar and grammar errors on Understanding timeline, and points are clearly outlined either through full sentences, or 5 points understandable bullet points. There are a 2-3 spelling or grammar errors on timeline, and points are outlined somewhat clearly either through full sentences, or understandable bullet points. There are some spelling and grammar errors on timeline, and points are hard to follow within sentences or bullet points. There are multiple spelling and grammar errors on timeline, and points are not understandable.

Handout

Famous Artists of the 70s

Directions
Pick and Research a famous artist or band of the 70s o One per person o Cannot research the same artist as someone else in the class Visit www.xtimeline.com/index.aspx Create a timeline o Of their life o Success/journey of being an artist

Requirements
When and where they are born When and where they began their journey of becoming an artist Difficulties/problems that they faced in their career Major positive moments in their life Family and friends influence Awards they received and when they received them At least one interesting fact about them and/or their career Their current status in the music world **You may add any other information you find interesting and appropriate

List of Famous Artists of the 70s

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Stevie Wonder Aretha Franklin Marvin Gaye James Brown The Eagles Earth Wind and Fire Al Green Bruce Springsteen Led Zeppelin Elton John Pink Floyd David Bowie Paul McCartney John Lennon Bee Gees Chicago Queen KISS Elvis Presley ACDC Journey Patti Smith Santana ZZ Top Ike and Tina Turner Smokey Robinson Ted Nugent The Stylistics Billy Joel The Beach Boys