Beyond-the-Basic Productivity Tools (BBPT)

Lesson Idea Name: Creating concept maps with Popplet

Content Area: Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 6th-Grade

Content Standard Addressed:

 SS6H3- Explain conflict and change in Europe.
 a. Describe the aftermath of World War I: the rise of communism, the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of
Nazism, and worldwide depression.
Technology Standard Addressed:
 1.3 Knowledge Constructor- Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools
to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for
themselves and others.

Selected Technology Tool: Popplet

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): https://app.popplet.com/#/p/6977467

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☐ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☒ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☒ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

☐ Level 1: Awareness ☐ Level 2: Exploration ☐ Level 3: Infusion ☒ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

Based on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this activity will support students’ learning in all areas.
Representation will be in the concept maps students create implement various ideas they feel are most
relevant and meaningful to them or would work best in their presentation utilizing the various features that
this BBPT has to offer which also addresses engagement, action, and expression.
Lesson idea implementation:
This lesson will have students create their own concept maps discussing the aftermath of World War I
according to the standard. The lesson, which will run between 45 and 60 minutes, will start with the teacher
introducing the content by discussing the different events that occurred following World War I including the
Treaty of Versailles, the Worldwide Depression, and the rise of Nazism and Communism as well as how each
concept connects to one another. Teacher will then introduce how to use Popplet before assigning students
to create their own concept map using Popplet. Students will be given a rubric on content to include as well
as format and mechanics; this will allow the teacher to assess students’ concept maps. After the teacher
provides feedback on students’ concept maps, according to the rubric, the students will revise their work
before presenting them in class which will conclude the lesson.
The creation of concept maps will extend students’ learning to a higher level according to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
The final product students create will allow for differentiation of learning as using this specific tool to create
concept maps will provide students with variety in addressing the levels according to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Reflective Practice:
N/A

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