| Activities/Resources |
TEKS |
Data can be obtained from CD or web sources.
Review any necessary technology and content vocabulary (i.e. -- economics) and remind
students of acceptable use policies and intellectual property issues. Data from different
sources should be compared to validate information.
Extension(s):
Use dramatizations as one type of information. LA 7.12BCEFHI |
TA (6-8) 1EH 2A 3B 4AB 5B 6AB 8A
LA 7.8B 11D 13ACDE 20AC 21G
SS 7.8B 21A 22C 23AB |
| Student may need to define unfamiliar terms
they find in their research using glossaries or dictionaries (electronic and/or print
versions). Students may also find additional areas for research during the course of
study. |
TA (6-8) 5C
LA 7.6C 9C 13CH 20F
SS 7.22A |
| Images that will enhance the final
report/presentation could be collected with proper citations. Graphics could include
historical figures and places, landmarks, etc. Students should select images that will
best enhance the final presentation. Images are compared to gathered textual data and
evaluated for purpose and effect. |
TA (6-8) 2A 3B 4A 5AB 6C 7J
LA 7.22B 23 ABC
SS 7.21BFG |
| Obtained information is evaluated for bias
and compared to other sources for content and credibility. Students should distinguish
fact and opinion. |
TA (6-8) 6ABC
LA 7.10IJ 13EG 20D
SS 7.21DF |
| All information is entered into a class
database to compare and contrast different time periods. |
TA (6-8) 7CJ
SS 7.8A 21C 22C |
| As a group, the class creates a map of Texas
with historical landmarks and other points of interest. The map may be formatted as a
large printed map or a hypermedia file. |
TA (6-8) 11AB
SS 7.8A 20E 21CH 22CD |
| As a group, the class creates a timeline of
events. The timeline can be formatted as a wall poster or a hypermedia file. |
TA (6-8) 11AB
SS 7.1AB 20E 21C 22CD |
| Information and images selected by students
can be combined into a class multimedia, hypermedia, or web presentation to be displayed
to other classes or parents. |
TA (6-8) 7D 10A
LA 7.13FI
SS 7.21C 22CD |
| Each student/group presents their culture
to the class. Students listen for facts and opinions, ask questions as needed for
clarification, and compare to the time period they studied, etc. |
LA 7.1B 2CDEF 5BDF 13I 20EF 24AB
SS 7.22D |
| Evaluation of the final project should
consider content, relevance to assignment, use of media, and language use. The class may
want to create a timeline with a schedule of self evaluations and a final rubric for
assessment. |
TA (6-8) 9AB 12BD
LA 7.19AB
SS 7.23A |
