Back to the Future!

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Back to the Future!

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Students will work in pairs to select an invention or innovation that shaped history and will identify important dates in the development of the invention. They will create an annotated timeline and write journal entries to explain the importance of the dates they have chosen. Finally, students will use interactive voice technology to share their time travel experiences with their classmates.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Technology And Civilization, History, Writing (composition), Process Skills

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students, Gifted or honors students

Online provider:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Education

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Keywords:

Inventions, Timelines, Time travel

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

LEARN NC

Contributor:

Diane Ruby

Is Part Of:

http://www.learnnc.org/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Computers with Internet access. Optional: Computer with LCD projector and speakers; Flip camera or webcam; Microphone; Books from library media center

Learning Time:

5 weeks (40 minute classes daily)

Referenced Resources/Versions

Assessment:

http://www.learnnc.org/lp/multimedia/13269

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts, History

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Authentic assessment

Interaction Method:

Large Group instruction, Heterogeneous grouping

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6—12

Text Types and Purposes

Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Speaking and Listening Standards

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

This data provided by the Achievement Standards Network

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