Teacher Information
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What is an iAdeventure? |
An iAdventure
is a problem solving activity in which students determine the direction and
outcome of a content-rich storyline, using resources available on the
Internet, particularly resources providing real-world data and primary
documents. The activity is designed to help students discover how the
characters could use access to unlimited data and information (the Internet)
to solve problems and make choices. |
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Content Covered? |
This iAdventure is designed to assist
students to gain knowledge about communities.
They will look at the different types of communities and
characteristics each community has. |
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Grade Level? |
Intended for 1st and
2nd graders. |
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Time? |
Lesson length could go anywhere
from 3-10 days. |
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Resources |
This could be done as an
individual project, a group project, or as a whole group activity. Depending on the kind of project you make
it you will need computers for every person or for every group. If you do it as a whole group a Smart Board
would be helpful. In addition, you may
want to have a hard copy of the project rubric and any art supplies that they
may need to accomplish the project. |
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Background
Information:
Standards
The following Show-Me Standards may be met
with this activity: Goal 1:2 Conduct research to answer questions and evaluate
information and ideas.
Goal 1:4 Use technological tools and other resources to locate, select and
organize information
Goal 1:5 Comprehend and evaluate written, visual and oral presentations and
works
Goal 1:7 Evaluate the accuracy of information and the reliability of its
sources
Goal 2:1 Plan and make written, oral and visual presentations for a variety
of purposes and audiences
Goal 2:3 Exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the
perspectives of others
Goal 2:7 Use technological tools to exchange information and ideas
Goal 3:1 Identify problems and define their scope and elements
Goal 3:2 Develop and apply strategies based on ways others have
prevented or solved problems
Goal 3:6 Examine problems and proposed solutions from multiple perspectives
Goal 4:1 Explain reasoning and identify information used to support
decisions
CA:1 Speaking and writing standard English
CA: 4 Write formally
CA: 6 Participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of
issues and ideas
Evaluation of
Student Project Scoring Guide:
Project #1 – Create a
picture album of your journey through the different
communities with the alien.
Project #2 –
Create a diorama or poster describing the communities mentioned in
the iAdventure
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Good |
Average |
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Collects and organizing
information. |
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2 |
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Display’s information
neatly and clearly. |
3 |
2 |
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Shares project with peers. |
3 |
2 |
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Acknowledgements:
This iAdventure was completed
successfully under the guidance of Stan Smith.
The iAdventure concept was
developed in the Warrensburg, MO school district, as a part of the
“Learning with iAdventures” program. This program was funded by a Competitive
Technology grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Eduction.
For more information on
iAdventures, visit the iAdventure
Home Page.