Subject: Social Studies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Technology
tools: Computer(s),
LCD Projector
Tools
used: Interactive
website, Video creator / editor, Communication tool, Collaboration tool
Activity
type: Project,
Research, Student presentation
Competency Goad 4: The learner will explore active
roles as a citizen at the local level of government.
Students will log in to edmodo.com to access instructions for
semester project. They will collaborate
to choose a local issue such as homelessness, poverty, juvenile crime, drop-out
rate, etc. to research and find a possible solution. Students will interview a local person or
organization that addresses the issue.
They will create a video or Power Point presentation to present to
class; a 3-page term paper will accomany the presentation. Students will turn in all elements of the
project through edmodo.com. This project
covers a time span of 9-weeks. Most work is completed at school.
A rubric is provided for students; presentation is
part of the grade.
This activity was successful in that students enjoyed
researching, learning and speaking about various negative issues of our
community.
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