Lesson Outline (Teacher Edition)

Title- Key individuals of the Revolutionary War Time- 4-5days Learning Outcomes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. List character traits that helped make these figures successful in their quests Describe the contributions of each of these figures Utilize GALILEO to search for information Introduce collaborate through Wordle, Padlet, and Google Docs. Explore different Web 2.0 presentation Research and synthesizing information to create a presentation using a Web 2.0 tool.

Standards: Common Core Georgia Performance Standard SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution. d. Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams. 21st Century Learners Standards: 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 1.1.9, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.5, 2.3.1, 2.3.3, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.3.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2 NETS-S Performance Indicators: 1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. 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 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage products, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

Lesson Outline (Teacher Edition)

a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions

Guided Questions How can learning about ones characteristics help us understand more about a person? Who were some of the major individuals in the Revolutionary War? Why do you think they are so memorable? What historical character is your favorite? Why? Why should we use a variety of resources to explore more information? Why isnt just one article enough? How can we use technology to represent what we know?

Lesson Layout Students will review information on the Scoop.it page. Students will also find 2 additional resources using GALIEO kids or other creditable sources. Students will use Google Docs to fill out information for guidance when working through the mini lesson module. Students will post at least one fact on the Padlet website. Students will work in groups and create a Wordle on the chosen individual. Students will investigate at least 4 Web 2.0 tools. Students will create a presentation on 1 key individual from the American Revolution.