adventure in the amazon
DESCRIPTION
Overview of the unit in which students researched, wrote, and recorded podcasts reflecting their learning about the Amazon Rainforest.TRANSCRIPT
Adventure in the Amazon
A Podcasting ExperienceBy Danielle Reed
And Class 3R
Learning ContextStudy of the interdependence within the Amazon RainforestFocus on how people depend upon and modify their environmentShowcase knowledgethrough technology
State Standards
ELA: Information and UnderstandingELA: Literary ExpressionSocial Studies: GeographyThe Arts: Materials and Resources
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ProcedureDigital Projector
model all steps
Inspirationdevelop KWL chart
eBoard & Informational Websitestake notes
iNotes & United Streamingshare ideas and facts
Microsoft Wordwrite scripts
GarageBandcreate podcasts
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Instructional Modifications
Heterogeneous groupsExtended range of learning abilitiesWide range of materials and resourcesStudent work highlighted as model QuickTime™ and a
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Assessment
Ongoing AssessmentWritten WorkCooperative Group WorkPresentation Work
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