I can format documents in Google Docs to make my writing clear and professional-looking.
I know how to find reliable online resources for research.
I understand the importance of giving credit for information and media I use.
I know how to credit sources using paraphrasing or direct quotes.
I can create engaging presentations using Google Slides.
I know how to organize and share my learning in a clear, visually appealing way.
Report card standard: TECH 4.2 Creates online documents and slideshows, uses online research and proper attribution.
This topic helps 4th-grade students build essential technology skills using Google Workspace tools. Students learn to format text for clear academic writing, conduct online research using reliable sources, credit information and media properly, and create engaging presentations. By the end of the sequence, students will demonstrate their skills through a Google Slides presentation, integrating their learning into a structured and visually appealing presentation.
Lesson 1: Google Docs for 4th Graders
Lesson 2: Online Research and Fair Use
Lesson 3: Google Slides for 4th Graders
Lesson 4: Topic Task - Nation Presentation
Students learn how to use formatting tools in Google Docs, such as bold, italics, and headings, to create well-structured academic writing.
Students explore how to identify reliable sources, and how to credit sources using paraphrasing and direct quotes.
Students are introduced to Google Slides and learn how to create presentations by adding and formatting text, inserting images, and citing image sources.
Student assignment checklist provided to guide students through practice assignment
Teacher will need to decide how students are to share work
Students apply their learning to create a multi-slide Google Slides presentation about their chosen country, covering topics like basic info, culture, and interesting facts, while crediting their sources.