Teacher Information Page

This iAdventure is created for seventh grade students.  It is to help students learn about the planets.  The emphasis will be on the physical characteristics of the planets, the location of the planet, qualities, and facts about the planets.

Background Information

An iadventure is set up to teach a lesson using the Internet. In this iadventure the student will travel to the different planets trying to help Jenny and Justin find a new home.  While researching their planet, the student will keep a journal explaining their journey through the solar system and will then describe the chosen planet.

  

Show Me Standards

This iadventure addresses the following Show-Me Standards.

Communication Arts: 1. speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization)
5. comprehending and evaluating the content and artistic aspects of oral and visual presentations (such as story-telling, debates, lectures, multi-media productions)
6. participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas
Science In Science, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of: 6. composition and structure of the universe and the motions of the objects within it
8. impact of science, technology and human activity on resources and the environment Goal 1- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.
 Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to: 1.1- develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research,
1.2 - conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas.
1.4 - use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and organize information
1.6 - discover and evaluate patterns and relationships in information, ideas and structures.
1.8 - organize data, information and ideas into useful forms (including charts, graphs, outlines) for analysis or presentation
1.10 - apply acquired information, ideas, and skills to different contexts as students, workers, citizens, and consumers

 
Goal 2- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:

2.1 - plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
2.3 - exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the perspectives of others

Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to:

Goal 3- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize and solve problems.
3.3- develop and apply strategies based on one's own experience in preventing or solving problems
3.4 - evaluate the processes used in recognizing and solving problems

 
Goal 4- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.
Students will demonstrate within and integrate across all content areas the ability to

4.1 - explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions
4.5 - develop, monitor and revise plans of action to meet deadlines and accomplish goals

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Acknowledgments

 This iAdventure concept was introduced to me through my Creating Web-based Resources class at UCM, taught by Mr. Stan Smith. 
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