Format for Demonstration Lesson Plans

Title of the Lesson: Around the World in Just an Hour

Grade Level: 3rd Grade, Could be used 3rd-5th
Length of Lesson: 3 class periods (about 1 hour each)
Overview of the Lesson: Students will navigate through various countries while
completing their passports, and then use this information to create a google map of their
journey around the world.
Essential Leaning Outcomes Questions: By the end of this lesson, students will be
able to
Students will be able to use the computer to navigate through the National Geographic
website.
Students will be able to use a specified website to find information and answer questions.
Students will be able to compare and contrast different countries with the United States.
Students will be able to pin different countries using Google Map and include at least
one fact about that country.
NC Common Core Standards Being Addressed:
Common Core
Writing, Grade 3, #8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital
sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
Writing, Grade 3, #6 Production and Distribution of Writing
With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish
writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as interact and collaborate with others.
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Information, Media, & Technology Skills
Learning and Innovation Skills
Materials Needed:
Computer (Adobe flash needed)
Internet Access
Passport (attached)
Pencil
Voki
Google account (**Idea** create a google e-mail for your class. Everyone should be able
to use this account at one time)
How the Lesson Will Flow:

Day 1:
(1) Class will become familiar with the national geographic website. (5 minutes)
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/
Navigate the site to show students the following: how to locate various
countries by continent, locating information, viewing videos, viewing maps,
and getting back to the main page.
(2) Next, will show students how to navigate the website for each country. (5
minutes) Visit two countries this day: Ireland and Mexico. Be sure to show
students how to find information specific for each topic: Nature, Geography,
People & Culture, Government & Economy, Capital, and Official Language.
(3) Students will have a sample passport page. (20 minutes) Fill out this
information together for the first one. Review plagiarism and that facts
should be put into your own words and not copied from the site.
(4) The second example, Let the students try on their own. (20 minutes) Read
aloud one section (ie: Geography) and allow students to find and write down
their own fact. Allow 2 or 3 students to share.
(5) Discuss how the two countries are alike and how they are different from the
United States, based on information found out on this days journey. (10
minutes)
Day 2:
(1) Share the voki with the class mission (5 minutes): President Obama has
asked our class how our country is the same and different from other
countries around the world. He has given each of you a free passport and the

chance to visit various countries around the world to help him. Do you think
you could help him out?
http://teacherweb.com/NC/UnderwoodElementary/MrsWard/ap4.aspx
http://teacherweb.com/NC/PennyRoadElementary/MrsWard/ap4.aspx
(I will be switching schools so one of the two links above should work. If not,
go to www.voki.com , create your own account, and then create a Barack
Obama voki with the sentences above.)
(2) Pass out and review how to use the passports. (5 minutes) Remind students
to write down one fact for each category. Advise students to read the section
first and then pick one fact and write it in their own words.
(3) Students will visit 4-5 places, filling out their passports with each place they
visit. Students who finish early can visit more than 5 places and/or help
others who are struggling. The teacher should also be available for students
who are struggling. (40 minutes)
(4) In groups, students will discuss ways that different countries are like the
United States and ways that other countries are different from the United
States. Allow, approximately 5 students to share how a specific country is
similar and 5 students to share how a specific country is different than the
United States. (10 minutes)

Day 3:

(1) Go to https://maps.google.com/
Have each person sign into their personal or a class google account. (5
minutes)
(2) Together, pin Raleigh, North Carolina (or your own town) and write one
fact about Raleigh. This will help students practice pinning the places they
were able to visit.
*Students who need extra support can just post the name of the place on
their map. If time allows, they can work on adding one fact to one or two
places. (10 minutes)
(3) Students will then pin the places they visited by using their passports.
Additionally, each student should write at least one fact about each place
they visited. (30 minutes)
*Students who finish early can pin places that they have visited in the past.
If teacher is available to help, show them how to post pictures. Additionally,
students with extra time could go back and include more information about
each country.
(4) Allow a few students to share their google maps. (15 minutes)

Assessment:
Students will be formally assessed using the rubric below. Informal assessments can also
be noted in anecdotal format on a notepad as the teacher facilitates learning through each
days lesson. Using the passport, google map, anecdotal records, and the rubric, teacher
should have enough information to determine whether the student has mastered the
objective.

Sources for the Lesson: This lesson was created by me, Ashley Ward. I got the idea to
use a google map in the lesson from my experience creating a google map of my journey
in England through our study abroad experience.