Georgia Standards of Excellence: ELAGSE5W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. a. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented
ISTE Standards:
5. Digital citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues
related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
After this lesson you will be able to
Understand legal and ethical behavior associated with research and
technology. Identify the importance of copyright laws and plagiarism. Identify several Greek Gods and Goddesses. Collaborate with peers to create a Digital Story. Compare multiple Web 2.0 tools. Research and synthesize information to create a presentation using a Web 2.0 tool that will show your knowledge on content and ethical practices.
Lesson 1 Copyright & Plagiarism
Instructions: For this project you will be grouped with a partner. You will create a Digital Story describing the importance of copyright laws and plagiarism by using the Greek Gods and Goddesses. You will also be creating a story board that will serve as your script. First, you will review the websites and videos I have provided for you in the Blendspace curation titled Copyright & Plagiarism. Then you will review the next Blendspace curation titled Greek Gods & Goddesses. Finally, you will review the last Blendspace curation titled Digital Storytelling. Your group will need to review all the information provided. Your presentation must be 3-8 minutes long and cover the importance of copyright laws and plagiarism. Your group must cite any information used within the presentation. Please review the rubric for the presentation criteria. Assignment: 1. Use the Copyright & Plagiarism curated resources to learn more about plagiarism and copyright laws. 2. Use the Greek Gods & Goddesses curated resources to research and investigate information about Greek Gods and Goddesses. Your group may want to come up with guidelines while researching information. 3. After your group has collected all the information, use the Digital Storytelling curated resources to become more familiar with digital storytelling. Ive also included some links for you to find a Web 2.0 tool of your choice to use for creating your digital story. 4. Create a storyboard. This is where you will create your script for the project. Use the information your group gathered to create your script. 5. Check with the teacher to get feedback on your storyboard before beginning the process of creating your digital story. 6. After receiving feedback, make adjustments to storyboards and continue by creating your digital story.
Instructions for Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com
Once you have accessed Google Classroom and entered your login information. Select the 5th Grade Gifted class to begin your work. You will see the announcements, assignments and questions (for discussion) posted.