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What is an iAdventure?

An iAdventure consists of several dilemmas that involve research and decision making. Each situation builds on the previous decision. The primary focus of an iAdventure is to obtain research from primary documents and real data in order to develop problem solving skills.

Introduction
This iAdventure was designed for 4th grade students it focuses on African-Americans role in science, history, and government. Students will learn of the a few contributions African-Americans made to society. Students will learn about individuals such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks who were leaders in the civil rights movements and also Garrett Augustus Morgan and Daniel Hale Williams who made contributions to science and technology. This activity length is 30 minutes in 5 days. Resources that are need are the internet and pencil and paper.

Site Map

Teacher Page (You are here!)	Title Page
	Opening Story Page (with Introduction)
	Story Page 2A	Story Page 2B
Story Page 3A	Story Page 3B	Story Page 3C	Story Page 3D
	Conclusion Page

Background Information

Before beginning this lessons students should know a little about civil rights focusing on Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. They will also need to have a little knowledge of what a cell is and also information about a astronomer such as what does an astronomer do.

Curriculum Standards

The Show-Me Standards

Approved as a final regulation by the Missouri State Board of Education, January 18, 1996

Overview of Performance Standards

Goal 1 -- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to gather, analyze and apply information and ideas.

Goal 2 -- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively within and beyond the classroom.

Goal 3 -- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize and solve problems.

Goal 4 -- Students in Missouri public schools will acquire the knowledge and skills to make decisions and act as responsible members of society.

Social Studies
In Social Studies, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of

1. principles expressed in the documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States

2. continuity and change in the history of Missouri, the United States and the world

3. principles and processes of governance systems

6. relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions

Resources Needed

Computers with Internet access, pencil and paper

Assessment

4^thGRADE RUBRIC
Score	What do I have to do to earn this score?
10-8	Complete assignment on time Information is relevant It is well thought out and interesting It has very few spelling, punctuation and grammar mistakes Students showed excellent understanding of subject
8-6	Complete assignment on time Information is relevant and summary is interesting Student had a good understanding of subject It has few spelling, punctuation and grammar mistakes
6-4	Good ideas and has is a little relevant to subject It has some spelling, punctuation, capital letter and grammar mistakes.
4-0	May not be relevant to subject May not be creative May not have been turned in on time May have many spelling, punctuation, capital letter and grammar mistakes.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank Yahoo Image gallery for images, and all researcher's who provided information for this iAdventure.

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