Grade Level: 

Fifth Grade

Content Area: 

Technology and Science

Standard: 

5.19 - Conduct advanced keyword searches to produce valid, appropriate results and evaluate results for accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness.

5.16 - Use advanced features of digital tools and medi-rich resources to communicate key ideas and details in a way that informs, persuades, and/or entertains.

Objective:

Students will know how to conduct accurate and relevant research on a given topic, and they will be able to present the information using Google Slides.

Directions:

Students demonstrated their research skills. As a class, we discussed STEM careers, specifically marine biology. We discussed the role of a marine biologist and things they would need to know about marine life. Students were given the task of researching a marine animal and creating a presentation to showcase their knowledge.

Guidelines: 

Students completed online research and completed a Google Slide. They were able to insert text, images, hyperlinks, and transitions.