NEBA Mission Commander Page

Grade:

3rd or 4th

Timeframe:

Approximately 10 - 1/2 hour sessions

External Links:

• Research Worksheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IWmsoUn-nw3YObBXKYMmLbxbnGf9ZEw6GN8mtVDkPus/edit?usp=sharing
• Script Checklist and Typing Page: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QDXJxOgEdnPl9F2VCAQbyaTMaU3DsSZji1-uyBtia6w/edit?usp=sharing
• Most of the Google Forms here will have to be replicated into your own form since you will not be able to see the results.

Standards and SMART Objectives:

• MA Social Studies Framework 4.11 - Describe the climate, major physical features, and major natural resources in each region.
  • Students will be able to identify the climate of their region and at least one physical feature, and one natural resource found in their region.
• MSLA Information Literacy Skills 6.4 - Work with other students to create and evaluate simple information products.
  • Students will be able to provide feedback to and receive peer feedback from another group.
  • Students will be able to reflect on their work, process, and final product for this project.
• MSLA Information Literacy Skills 6.8 - Discuss information and ideas with others, listen well and reformulate own ideas when appropriate.
  • Students will be able to collaborate with their group in a productive way to complete the project on time.
• ISTE Standard 3 - Knowledge Constructor: Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
  • Students will be able to work in a group to create a commercial based on their research.

Image Credits

https://pixabay.com/en/map-united-states-usa-america-294521/

http://maxpixel.freegreatpicture.com/Green-Martian-Monster-1674016

A special thanks to Jill Burns who's webquest (http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=5457) inspired me.