TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVE -

Teacher and students will use technology to enhance their study of the rain forest and it's many facets.

TEACHER TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVE -

I will let students know what they will be covering over the next nine weeks, by showing a multimedia presentation on the rain forest, using hyperstudio. My presentation will have cards showing; ecosystems and biomes, details on forests, classifications, plants, animals, cycles, deforestation, and human relationships.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVE -

The class will be in small groups, and each group will be responsible for creating a hyperstudio, presentation over a given topic on the rain forest The digital camera and video camera will be used at times to capture students while working.

In the end we will put these projects together to form one large presentation on the rain forest, that can be shared with others. We will have a parents' night and show our projects.

UNIT DESCRIPTION -

This unit will be based on the objectives in the Greenbush curriculum. I will also tie in objectives from math and health to incorporate my other areas of teaching. The other sixth grade teacher and I will work closely, so that we will also incorporate the other subject areas. TALENTS, six trait writing, and the scientific method will be areas that will be focused on as we work on this unit

We will do an in depth study of each topic in the multimedia presentation, with the use of; textbooks, Library resources, art, music, experiments, games, oral presentations, and technology.

EVALUATION -

There will be many forms of evaluation in this unit. I will have written and oral tests along the way. I will use rubrics to asses; oral


presentations,, technology, experiments, hands on projects, and their ability to use resources to acquire information.

Name of report:
Put a checkmark beside the items that describe your project.
5-8 Multimedia Project Checklist
This checklist belongs to:
Preparation Resources Organization Navigation
Appearance Media Use

-I planned my time wisely to assure access to needed materials.

-I made a storyboard to organize my ideas.

-I prepared a clear research question or topic.

-I brainstormed details that would help support my ideas.

-I used feedback from others to refine my research question.

- I used Internet sites in gathering my information.

-I used newspapers, magazines, or other printed periodicals, and books.

-I used reference

I used non-reference books.

- I cited my resources.

- I used material in accordance with copyright.

- I used my resources appropriately.

- I prepared a clear answer to my research question or topic.

- I organized my ideas in a meaningful way.

- I supported my ideas with details and explanations.

I included a meaningful title card.

- I balanced design aspects with content.

I included an introduction and/or contents.

I included a satisfying conclusion.

- I used time wisely.

- Users can find their way easily through MY project.

-Users can backtrack if they need to.

-The navigation tools (buttons, bars, links) are conspicuous.

- The navigation tools lead to logical destinations.

- The navigation tools are labeled when necessary.

-The words and visuals on my slides are easy to see.

-There is not too much or too little time between slides.

- The colors and patterns on my slides look good together.

-Titles and headings are easy to distinguish from other text.

-Sounds and music are easy to hear.

-There is enough time to read and see everything on each slide.

-I spelled everything correctly.

-I used documentaries or news interviews.

-I used still photographs.

-1 used voice-overs.

-I used artwork, animations, music, or sound effects.

-I cited media in the correct format.

-I used media in accordance with copyright.

-I used media appropriately.

- My media enhances and supports my research.