Adapted By:
Nancy Augello
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Nancy Augello has been
teaching fourth grade for several years. She has a background
working with elementary school children.
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P.S. 124
New York, NY
Principal: Alice Hom
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Modifications
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I focused on a topic related to our current fourth grade curriculum.
The topic was to explore about different spices that explorers hoped
to find in their journeys via Internet research.
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Instructional
Objectives
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Students Will:
- Learn important technical vocabulary
- Explore the use of search engines
- Know how to make the most of their searches
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Technology Integration
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The Internet
was utilized to help students explore an assigned spice. The
entire unit was made possible through the use of technology.
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Assessment
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I assessed my students during open access computer periods by walking
around each pair, being available for questions and by having a formal
share at the end of each class. I evaluated their notes taken
while searching.
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Tips
for Teachers
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It is a great unit for helping students learn how to narrow down their
searches during research projects. It's great to have the kids explore
the use of search engines.
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Student Work Samples
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