Semester+Overview


 * Technology Elective: //“Traveling The Google Earth”: A Google Earth Adventure [[image:aroundtheearth/hands holding earth.jpg width="202" height="118"]] // **


 * All Learning tools, rubrics, class materials and final projects are/will be** **posted on this class website. (See Navigation Bar to the left of page)**

v Game introduction & Student folders/info. sheets; v Rubric/grading, semester due dates, etc. v Computer assignment/logins/saving work || Practice, Part 1 and Part 2 || 1  ||   || ● Understand and use technology systems ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information. || ¨ Learn Mixbook, set up pages & design cover. || 1  ||   || ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information. ● Use technology tools to demonstrate and share learning in ways that others can view, use and assess. || and gather research facts (research data sheet) || 1  ||   || ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information. || ¨Research and solve one clue, ¨locate site/artifact in Google Earth and save 1 or 2 pictures to your server account; ¨write research letter (turn in draft to teacher); and ¨create Mixbook pages for each site/artificat || Approximately 20 classes (about 4 weeks) ||  || ● Use technology tools to gather (locate), organize, analyze & synthesize information.
 * Semester Overview and Learning Objectives: **
 * ** Tasks: ** || ** # **** of class sessions ** || ** Due Dates: ** || ** Technology Standards Addressed: ** ||
 * Project Overview and examples. || 1  ||   || ● Gain an understanding of course objectives & expectations.
 * Google Earth Lesson &
 * ¨ Understand research & writing requirements (sample clue-whole class);
 * Work with a partner to solve a sample clue, save picture(s)
 * __** Independent work (to be completed each week): **__

●Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings.

● Use technology tools to demonstrate and share learning in ways that others can view, use and assess. || ●Use new understandings based on research to draw conclusions, form opinions and make informed decisions ||
 * Share finished projects & publish to class wiki website || 1  ||   || ●Assess the quality and effectiveness of the learning product.