INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE

Choose one Instructional Software title. Complete all fields in the following template to describe the
software and how you would use this product in your future classroom to help students achieve required
learning standards.
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Name: Erin Moore
Software Title: Brainpop
URL: https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/americanindians/
Function(s) of Instructional Software (check all that apply):
Drill and Practice

Tutorial

Simulation

Instructional Game

e-books/e-references

Features of the Software (check all that apply):

Assessment Monitoring/Reporting (Keeps track of student data and/or generates reports for
the teacher)
Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
Multi-user or
collaborative functions with others in class
Multi-user or collaborative functions with others
beyond local class
Accessible to students beyond the school day
Accessible via mobile
devices
Multiple languages
Safety, security, and/or privacy features
Strengths of the Software: Great graphics, engaging videos, quizzes for review.
Suggestions for Improvement: Update videos every once in a while to keep students engaged.
Standards Addressed: See https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Default.aspx
SS3H1 Describe early American Indian cultures and their development in North America. a.
Locate the regions where American Indians settled in North America: Arctic, Northwest Southwest,
Plains, Northeast, and Southeast. b. Compare and contrast how American Indians in each region
used their environment to obtain food, clothing, and shelter. c. Discuss how American Indians
continue to contribute to American life (e.g., arts, literature).
Grade Level/Content Area(s): 3rd Grade Social Studies
Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required (check all that apply). See
http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy

Remembering
Understanding
Applying
Analyzing
Evaluating
Creating
Description of how to implement in the class: Computer will be needed and a projection screen.
Individual computers and laptops will be used to play games or take the quiz. This lesson will
mainly be taught as whole group, and will be teacher-led. Activity will be introduced by asking
students what they know about American Indians. After a discussion about what they know and
where they settled the teacher will play a video and students will listen intently. Student learning
will be assessed at the end of the video by having a discussion on why the American Indians settled
in North America. This assessment data will be used to inform/differentiate instruction by
allowing the teacher to analyze which activity works the best with certain students.