Mini Lesson #1

Drew ElrodFRIT 7234– Information Fluency and Inquiry

Georgia Southern University

Spring 2014

Georgia Performance Standards

• SSWH13: The student will examine the intellectual, political, social, and economic factors that changed the world view of Europeans.

– a. Explain the scientific contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton and how these ideas changed the European world view.

– b. Identify the major ideas of the Enlightenment from the writings of Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau and their relationship to politics and society.

ISTE-NETS Standards

1. Creativity and Innovation– Students demonstrate

creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.• b. Create original

works as a means of personal or group expression.

3. Research and Information Fluency

– Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.• b. Locate, organize,

analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information.

• c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

ISTE-NETS Standards

6. Technology Operations and Concepts

-Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

a. Understand and use technology systems.

b. Select and use applications effectively and productively.

Essential Questions

How did scientists contribute to new ways of thought concerning the universe?

How did Enlightenment philosophers thoughts and ideas impact future societies

and politics?

Understanding

Learning Goals– Students will gain knowledge about how the

Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment era changed the world and had a direct impact on future thoughts, theories, and practices worldwide.

– Students will gain practice and complete a project using a Web 2.0 presentation tool.

– Students will use productive research strategies and ethical digital practices.

Performance

• Each group (2) will create a presentation based on the person of study and discuss the following:

– Basic background

• Where they were from? When did they live? Date of birth/death, etc.

– Significance to the topic of study (Scientific Revolution or Enlightenment)

• What did your person contribute to the Scientific Revolution or Enlightenment?

• Major accomplishments?

• Lasting contributions?

• Overall significance?

– Interesting Facts

• Provide at least one unique fact about your person.

AssessmentBeginning = 1 Novice = 2 Proficient = 3 Exemplary = 4

Content Content Content Content

The presentation does

not include information

on the major points.

Important information is missing, or there are few supporting details.

Information is complete with basic supporting details, increasing audience knowledge at least to some degree

Information is complete and well supported by detail, significantly increasing the audience's knowledge of the topic

Thinking andCommunication

Thinking andCommunication

Thinking andCommunication

Thinking andCommunication

The presentation does not express main points clearly, thoroughly, or persuasively.

The presentation seems to convey only limited understanding of the topic.

The presentation conveys good understanding of the topic.

The presentation conveys deep and thorough understanding of the topic.

Organization,Mechanics,

and Vocabulary

Organization,Mechanics,

and Vocabulary

Organization,Mechanics,

and Vocabulary

Organization,Mechanics,

and Vocabulary

The body of the presentation needs organization and supporting details.

The body of the presentation is confusing with limited supporting details.

The presentation is organized and sequential with some supporting details.

The presentation is well organized, sequential, and well supported by detail.

Beginning = 1 Novice = 2 Proficient = 3 Exemplary = 4

Sources Sources Sources Sources

Appropriate number and credible sources are not included

Most (4+) sources are included and are credible

Sources are provided in MLA format

Majority (6+) of sources are included and are credible

Sources are provided in MLA format

All sources are provided and are credible.

Sources are provided in MLA format

Technology Technology Technology Technology

The presentation was not completed using a Web 2.0 tool.

The presentation was completed using an appropriate Web 2.0 tool.Limited use of visuals, audio, text, data, etc.

Exhibits general understanding of using a Web 2.0 tool

The presentation was completed using an appropriate Web 2.0 tool.Uses some additional features of visuals, audio, text, data, etc.

Exhibits solid understanding of using a Web 2.0 tool

The presentation was completed using an appropriate Web 2.0 tool.Provides excellent use of additional features of visuals, audio, text, data, etc.

Exhibits mastery understanding of using a Web 2.0 tool

Technology

• Each group will use a Web 2.0 tool to create a presentation. The following link will provide a list of possible tools:http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Presentation+Tools

– Curated Resources• http://www.scoop.it/t/digital-literacy-21st-century-skills

• Creativity• Be creative and make this project your own. I

encourage you to use video, audio, visuals, text, data, etc.

Citizenship

– Each group must have appropriate and relevant information discussed. In addition, each group MUST have at least 8 sources. Each group will type their Work Cited page on a Word Document in MLA format. This will be submitted through email or hard copy to the teacher.

• Sources must be credible--- Wikipedia is NOT a credible source! Use the link below to help you check the validity your sources.– http://www.wikihow.com/Evaluate-the-Credibility-of-a-Source

• Use our media center page for databases and other resources.– http://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=1

172&sc_id=1169234155