TEACHER INFORMATION PAGE

    This is an iAdventure that will help the students learn the symbols of our nation.  It is geared for the third and fourth grades.  The primary content focuses on learning the symbols of our nation and what those symbols represent.  This iAdventure should take one to two weeks.  The main projects include preparing and giving a short presentation about one of the symbols and collecting information from a number of websites to assist them in making decisions along the way.  The final project will be designing a logo to make a quilt square that requires the students to use at least three symbols.  HAVE FUN!!
 

The site map below connects you to the main parts of the iAdventure.
Teacher Page
(You are here)
Home of the Brave
(Title Page)
Opening Story Page
(with introduction)
Story Page2A
Story Page 2B
  
Story Page 3 A
Story Page 3B
Story Page 3C
Story Page 3D
 
"Create a Conclusion" Page
    

 
 
 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

    An iAdventure is a way of teaching students important skills by involving them in a storyline about one or more characters. (fictional or real)  In this iAdventure the students will first of all decide where their family gets to take their winter vacation.  After this decision has been made, Thad and Leah will have to make choices as to which landmarks they want to visit to learn more about  some of the symbols of our nation by looking at several web sites.  After the students have researched the information from these sites, they will make decisions to help the main characters.  They will be asked to design a logo to make a quilt square that requires the students to use at least three symbols.  Hopefully, the students will learn valuable information about the symbols of our nation upon the completion of this project.
 
 

RESOURCES NEEDED

The following resources will be needed in order for your students to complete the iAdventure on the symbols of our nation:

     This iAdventure covers the following Show Me (Missouri) Standards:

     Communication Arts:
Standard 1.  Speaking and writing standard English (including grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, capitalization.)
Standard 4.  Writing formally (such as reports, narratives, essays) and informally (such as outlines, notes)
Standard 5.  Comprehending and evaluating the content and artistic aspects of oral and visual presentations (such as story-telling, debates, lectures, multi-media productions.)
Standard 6.  Participating in formal and informal presentations and discussions of issues and ideas.

     Social Studies:
Standard 2.  Continuity and change in the history of Missouri, the United States and the world.
Standard 5.  The major elements of geographical study and analysis (such as location, place, movement, regions) and their relationships to changes in society and environment.
Standard 6.  Relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions.

     Goal 1:
Standard 1.  Develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research.
Standard 2.  Conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas.
Standard 4.  Use technological tools and other resources to locate, select, and organize information.
Standard 5.  Comprehend and evaluate written, visual, and oral presentations and works.
Standard 7.  Evaluate the accuracy of information and the reliability of its sources.

     Goal 2:
Standard 1.  Plan and make written, oral, and visual presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Standard 3.  Exchange information, questions and ideas while recognizing the perspectives of others.
Standard 7.  Use technological tools to exchange information and ideas.

     Goal 3:
Standard 3.  Develop and apply strategies based on one's own experience in preventing or solving problems.
Standard 4.  Evaluate the processes used in recognizing and solving problems.
Standard 6.  Examine problems and proposed solutions from multiple perspectives.

     Goal 4:
Standard 1.  Explain reasoning and identify information used to support decisions.
Standard 4.  Recognize and practice honesty and integrity in academic work and in the workplace.
Standard 6.  Identify tasks that require a coordinated effort and work with others to complete those tasks.
Standard 8.  Explore, prepare for and seek educational and job opportunities.
 
 

ASSESSMENT

    When assessing student performance, you have a scoring guide available to copy for each student.  This scoring guide will be used to evaluate the quality of their projects.  You can also provide a cooperation rubric which is intended to measure how well the students worked in pairs and how much effort they made to contriute to the projects.
 
 
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
Score
Contribute
Research, Gather Information
Does not collect any information that relates to the topic.
Collects very little information--some relates to the topic.
Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic.
Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Share Information
Does not relay any information
Relays very little information--some relates to the topic.
Relays some basic information--most relates to the topic.
Relays a great deal of information--all relates to the topic.
Be Punctual
Does not hand in any assignments.
Hands in most assignments late.
Hands in most assignments on time.
Hands in all assignments on time.
Take Responsibility
Fulfill Team Role's Duties
Does not perform any duties of assigned team role.
Performs very little duties.
Performs nearly all duties.
Performs all duties of assigned team role.
Share Equally
Always relys on others to do the work.
Rarely does the assigned work--often needs reminding.
Usually does the assigned work--rarely needs reminding.
Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded.
Value Others' Viewpoints
Listen to Other Teammates
Is always talking--never allows anyone else to speak.
Usually doing most of the talking--rarely allows others to speak.
Listens, but sometimes talks too much.
Listens and speaks a fair amount.
Cooperate with Teammates
Usually argues with teammates.
Sometimes argues.
Rarely argues.
Never argues with teammates.
Make Fair Decisions
Usually wants to have things their way.
Often sides with friends instead of considering all views.
Usually considers all views.
Always helps team to reach a fair decision.
Total

 
1 Page Symbols of Our Nation Report
Evaluator: Project Name:
Students:
 
Report Inc. Poor Avg. Good Excellent
Students completed report on time. 1 3 5 7 10
Students included information on the symbols they chose and what the symbols represent. 1 3 5 7 10
Information is relevant and interesting 1 3 5 7 10
 Students have used correct punctuation, complete sentences, grammar and spelling.
 1
 3
 5
 7
 10
 Students showed complete understanding of presented material.
 1
 3
 5
 7
 10
Design of Quilt Block Square
Students constructed quilt block square in the proper proportions 1 3 5 7 10
Materials chosen for quilt block look authentic 1 3 5 7 10
Students have used creativity in the design. 1 3 5 7 10
Presentation
The presentation is fluent from beginning to end. 1 3 5 7 10
 Students spoke loudly enough to easily be heard by all.
 1
 3
 5
 7
 10
 Students included at least 3 symbols
 1
 3
 5
  7
 10
 Students include the meaning of their symbosl during presentation
 1
 3
 5
 7
 10
Total: ________

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