TPACK Creating Assignment Template

Subject Science

Grade Level 4

Learning Objective SOL 4.4 - The student will investigate and understand
basic plant anatomy and life processes.

a) the structures of typical plants and the function of

each structure;

b) processes and structures involved with plant

Content Knowledge

reproduction;

c) photosynthesis; and

d) adaptations allow plants to satisfy life needs and

respond to the environment.

Complete this sentence by naming the technology tool and the creation activity:

In this activity, my students are going to use Pixton to create a

cartoon/comic on basic plant anatomy and life .

For example: In this activity, my students are going to use Edublogger to create a
blog from the view of Abraham Lincoln.
Pedagogy Planning
 Activity
Pedagogy
Web 2.0 Technology
Technology
Link to the example product you
made pretending to be a student
Mobile App Option
Before you submit, delete the explanatory text
1. The instructor will bring up the Pixton
website and show the students how to log
in using their class code.
2. The instructor will show students how to
create their avatars within pixton and add
them to the class picture.
3. The instructor will show students an
example comic strip created by the teacher.
4. The instructor will go over expectations of
what to include in their comic strip.
5. The instructor will ensure students
understand the assignment and answer
any questions the students may have.
6. Students will work individually using their
own slides in Canvas under the module
named Plant Anatomy and Life Processes.
7. Once they have a general understanding
and have reviewed their slides, they will
begin work on their comic strip within the
teacher’s online Pixton classroom.
8. The instructor will walk around and make
sure students are on task and help
students who need any extra assistance or
have general questions.
9. The instructor will also monitor the
teacher’s Pixton classroom for updates and
to keep track of general understanding of
the activity.
Pixton Comic & Storyboard Builder for Education
https://login.pixton.com/561l47
username: arlissa9695
Click on, “It’s a Plant Thing!”
App.pixton.com
Available in the web browser of any mobile device
(app.pixton.com is specifically for mobile device
users) at no cost for students.
(the text in small italics).