Recycling

Why is it important to recycle?

Grade Level 2
By: Patricia Castillo
Thematic Unit Planning Matrix

Content Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:

or Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Products or The ISTE
Subject (Must include at Rubric Scale Portfolio NETS and
Area least 2 Web 2.0 Performance
tools) Indicators for
Teachers and
Students
TEKS

Social -What do The students will complete a KWL chart about -The students will The teacher Each student ISTE NETS for
Studies you know recycling. They will only complete the Knowledge create a multimedia will assess the will write what Teachers
about and What you want to Learn part of the chart.(KW). poster using Glogster KWL chart to they have learn
recycling? The students will also watch a video to understand where they need to make sure the about (2a) Design or adapt
-What are what are the 3R's and why they are important. include 5 facts about indicated recycling. relevant learning
the 3R's and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKvGgb3YcDQ recycling. sections are Completing the experiences
how are they "3 R' s - Reduce ,Reuse , Re-cycle - Pollution -Video www.Glogster.com completed. Learned part of
use? Lesson - by www.makemegenius.com" -The students will The sections the Chart. that incorporate digital
create a concept map are worth 20 The concept tools and resources to
using MindMeister to points each. map created of promote student learning
organize what they have The Glogster the things they and creativity
learned about the 3R's. poster will be have learned
The students must at grade it to see about the 3R's (2b). Develop
least include 5 topics. if all required will be save in technology-enriched
www.mindmeister.com elements are their Portfolios learning environments
completed, along with the that enable all students
each fact is KWL Chart. to pursue
worth 20
points. Also their individual
the curiosities and become
MindMeister active participants in
Content Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
or Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Products or The ISTE
Subject (Must include at Rubric Scale Portfolio NETS and
Area least 2 Web 2.0 Performance
tools) Indicators for
Teachers and
Students
TEKS

will be grade it setting their own

to see if each educational
the required
elements are goals, managing their
completed. own learning, and
Each would be assessing their own
worth 20 progress
points.
ISTE NETS for
Students

(1a.) Apply existing

knowledge to generate
new ideas, products, or
processes.
(1b.) Create original
works as a means of
personal or group
expression.
(5a.) Advocate and
practice safe, legal, and
responsible use of
information and
technology.
TEKS
(18) Social studies skills.
The student applies
critical-thinking skills to
organize and use
information acquired
from a variety of valid
sources, including
electronic technology.
(A) obtain information
about a topic using a
variety of valid oral
Content Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
or Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Products or The ISTE
Subject (Must include at Rubric Scale Portfolio NETS and
Area least 2 Web 2.0 Performance
tools) Indicators for
Teachers and
Students
TEKS

sources such as
conversations,
interviews, and music;
(B) obtain information
about a topic using a
variety of valid visual
sources such as pictures,
maps, electronic sources,
literature, reference
sources, and artifacts;
(C) use various parts of a
source, including the
table of contents,
glossary, and index, as
well as keyword Internet
searches to locate
information; (D)
sequence and categorize
information; and (E)
interpret oral, visual, and
print material by
identifying the main
idea, predicting, and
comparing and
contrasting.

Science -Why is The students will conduct a 5 question -The students. will The survey The students ISTE NETS for
recycling survey of the types of materials that they create a Wordcloud will be will keep Teachers
important? recycle at home and how often they recycle. using Tagxedo to graded base their
They will come up with the questions to ask identify words that on the WordCloud (1b.) Engage
during the survey. describe or are questions and timeline students in exploring
The Students will divided some recyclable related to recycling. and detail of using real-world issues
and non- recyclable materials into the They must include the answer, Timetoast in and solving
Content Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
or Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Products or The ISTE
Subject (Must include at Rubric Scale Portfolio NETS and
Area least 2 Web 2.0 Performance
tools) Indicators for
Teachers and
Students
TEKS

correct bins. at least 10 different each their authentic problems

words. question is Portfolios. using digital tools
www.tagxedo.com 20 points. and resources
-The students will The students (1c.) Promote
create a timeline will be student reflection
using Timetoast to graded to using collaborative
describe how see if they tools to reveal and
recycling habits has are able to clarify students
affected our planet. recognize conceptual
They must include recyclables understanding and
at least 5 events. and non- thinking, planning,
Each event must be recyclable and creative
supported with a materials processes.
picture and an using a ISTE NETS for
explanation checklist. Students
describing the Please see
event. below. The (3b.) Locate,
www.timetoast.com WordCloud organize, analyze,
will be evaluate, synthesize,
graded on and ethically use
the diffent information from a
words use variety of sources
each is and media
worth 10 (3c.) Evaluate and
points. The select information
timeline will sources and digital
be graded tools based on the
on the appropriateness to
number of specific tasks.
events TEKS
Content Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
or Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Products or The ISTE
Subject (Must include at Rubric Scale Portfolio NETS and
Area least 2 Web 2.0 Performance
tools) Indicators for
Teachers and
Students
TEKS

added and (1) Scientific

the investigation and
explanation reasoning. The
of each. student conducts
Each event classroom and
is worth 20. outdoor
investigations
following home and
school safety
procedures.
(C) identify and
demonstrate how to
use, conserve, and
dispose of natural
resources and
materials such as
conserving water
and reuse or
recycling of paper,
plastic, and metal.
Art What are The students will have the opportunity to They will create a The The students ISTE NETS for
some create something that they like using the presentation Using Students will display Teachers
examples material in the bin for recyclable materials Prezi to describe all will be their
of things they have learn graded it creation (5a.) Participate in
that have about recycling and with a around the local and global
been made Reusing material to checklist so classroom to learning
with create something. see if they be admired communities to
recyclable The Presentation are able to during explore creative
applications of
Content Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
or Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Products or The ISTE
Subject (Must include at Rubric Scale Portfolio NETS and
Area least 2 Web 2.0 Performance
tools) Indicators for
Teachers and
Students
TEKS

materials? must include 10 use only parent technology to

slides. non- teacher improve student
www.Prezi,com recyclable conferences. learning
materials Also a (5c.) Evaluate and
and can picture of reflect on current
explain why the creation research and
they used will be professional practice
those display in on a regular basis to
material. the make effective use
See Below. Classroom of existing and
The Prezi website. emerging digital
Presentation tools and resources
will be in support of student
graded learning
based on the ISTE NETS for
number of Students
slides, each
one is worth (4b.) Plan and
10 points. manage activities to
develop a solution or
complete a project
(4c.) Collect and
analyze data to
identify solutions
and/or make
informed decisions
TEKS
(2) Creative
expression. The
student
Content Essential Centers Technology Assessment Student Standards:
or Questions (Activities) Integration and/or Products or The ISTE
Subject (Must include at Rubric Scale Portfolio NETS and
Area least 2 Web 2.0 Performance
tools) Indicators for
Teachers and
Students
TEKS

communicates ideas
through original
artworks using a
variety of media
with appropriate
skills. The student
expresses thoughts
and ideas creatively
while challenging
the imagination,
fostering reflective
thinking, and
developing
disciplined effort
and progressive
problem-solving
skills. (C) identify
and practice skills
necessary for
producing drawings,
paintings, prints,
constructions, and
sculpture, including
modeled forms,
using a variety of
materials.
 Assessment for students recognition of materials.
Materials (right)Boxes Paper Bottles Straws Aluminum Cans
Students Name
(down)
Ex: Johnny X X X
X= No
Blank= Yes
Assessment for Student's Art Creation
Student Name: Creation Explanation of materials used
Ex: Johnny X
Ex: Jessica X X
X= No
Blank= Yes
KWL Chart