Raft Card 1:

ROLE (student)
Journalist

AUDIENCE
Teacher & fellow
classmates

FORMAT
Newspaper article

TOPIC
Life of President
George W. Bush

Row 1
5-7
grade
The ISTE Standards for Teachers state that teachers should, Design, develop, and evaluate
authentic learning experiences incorporating contemporary toolsto maximize content
learning (ISTE, 2008, para.2)

Objective: To write a well-informed newspaper article about the life of President George W.
Bush before, during, and after his presidency.
Student Role: Journalist
Audience: Teacher & fellow classmates
Format: Newspaper article
Topic: What was the life of George W. Bush like?

Directions:
1. 1. Visit http://www.biography.com/people/george-w-bush-9232768 to learn some basic
information about the life of George Bush.
2. Take digital notes about your findings using OneNote, Google Docs, or other software.

3. Use free clipart pictures such as Google Art to add to your story.
4. Once your research and notes are complete, type out your findings about the life of
George W. Bush using Microsoft Word or other software to utilize their easy template
for newspaper stories.
5. Read aloud newspaper article to teacher and class.

Resources:
Websites to aid with research:
The White House
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/president/biography.html
American President: A Reference Resource
http://millercenter.org/president/gwbush/essays/biography/6
George W. Bush
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush
Biography President George W Bush
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/georgewbush.php

Assessment: Prepare a 500-750 word typed document about the life of George W. Bush in
columns as a newspaper format would appear. A reference page must also be added. Present
your story to your class. Up to 25 points will be awarded for neatness and correct grammar,
proper referencing, and up to 50 points for story.

Raft Card 2:
ROLE (student)
AUDIENCE
FORMAT
TOPIC
Classroom,
Presentation
How the Human
Row 2 Scientist
teacher, parents
software
Heart Works
4-7
grade
The ISTE Standards for Teachers says that lessons should, Promote student reflection using
collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual thinking and understanding
(ISTE, 2008, para.1).
Objective: To fully understand how the human heart works, and display that information in
presentation software.
Student Role: Scientist
Audience: Classroom, teacher, parents
Format: Presentation
Topic: Do you wonder how the human heart works?

1. Directions: 1.View the YouTube video, How the Human Heart Works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxeon1MfbvA.

2. Utilize educational software provided by teacher such as Primal 3D or A.D.A.M. to

understand fully how the human heart works.

3. Working in groups of three and four, collaborate your findings and understanding of the
human heart and design and put them into presentation software, such as PowerPoint,
Weebly, or Wix.

4. Show your presentation in class by connecting the computer to a projector to enhance the
visual experience for the class.

Resources: Additional resources to utilize:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/chd/heartworks
Kids Health.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/closet/movies/CSmovie.html
Science Kids. The Human Heart.
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/heart.html
Mayo Clinic. Heart and Circulatory System How they Work.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/multimedia/circulatory-system/vid20084745

Assessment: Prepare a 6-8 slide presentation that shows how the human heart works. Up to 125
points can be learned for this lesson. 25 points will be awarded for each part done correctly:
Presentation content, visuals, graphic images, layout, reference.

Raft Card 3:
ROLE (student)
Teacher

AUDIENCE
Parents

FORMAT
Glogster

TOPIC
Fractions

Row 3
Grades
3-4
The ISTE Standards for Teachers says that lessons must...Collaborate with studentsusing
digital students and resources to support student success (ISTE, 2008, para.4).
Objective: To fully understand fractions and their value.
Student Role: Student will perform as the teacher explaining fractions and their values.
Audience: Parents and teacher.
Format: Glogster.
Topic: Learning about different parts of a whole!

Directions:
1. 1.Students are to access and watch the following YouTube video for information:
https://youtu.be/Ix72WMHYWas
2. Students are to work in groups of two and three, research facts about fractions, and put
together a Glogster.
3. Glogster may include students own tips, YouTube videos, graphs, and pie charts.

4. Student groups will take turns showing their Glogster in class, explaining fractions and
their values and displaying the layout of their Glog.
5. The student group with the best Glogster will win a prize.

Resources: Additional resources to utilize:

Math and Reading Help
http://mathandreadinghelp.org/3rd_grade_way_to_compare_fractions.html
Fractions on Number Lines
https://youtu.be/k5C5PdZ_Yys
Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-third-grade-math/cc-3rd-fractions-topic
Lesson on Fractions for 3rd grade Simple and Easy
https://youtu.be/jc_6O0E-EqQ
GCF .Learn Free.org
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/fractions/1

Assessment: Prepare a Glogster that describes how students understand fractions or tips that
help them. Movies, videos, and audio may also be included to enhance the learning experience.
Lesson is graded for up to 50 points for subject content on Glogster page, and up to 25 points for
correct grammar, format, and overall layout of page.