Basic Productivity Presentation Tool

Lesson Idea

Lesson Idea Name: Fossils: A Glimpse Into the Past

Grade Level/Content Area: Third Grade Science

Content Standard Addressed: S3E2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information on

how fossils provide evidence of past organisms.
ISTE Technology Standard Addressed: What would you like students to know and
be able to do by the end of this lesson:
Creative Communicator – Element 1.6.a. I would like students to know what fossils
Students choose the are and how fossils provide evidence of
appropriate platforms and tools for past organisms through the eBook and
meeting the desired objectives of their further their knowledge by creating their
creation or communication. own eBook.

What is the student learning goal for this lesson idea?

I can identify what a fossil is.
I can communicate how fossils show the presence of past organisms.
Selected Basic Productivity Tool:
URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):
PowerPoint
Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Level(s):
☐ Remembering ☐ Understanding X Applying X Analyzing X Evaluating ☐ Creating

How will this lesson be implemented? Check all that apply.

X Teacher-directed: There is no student voice and choice in the activities. Students are guided by the
teacher's direction and expectations.

☐ Student-Led: Students are given voice and choice in the activities. They may select the topic for
presentation and/or determine the tool they will use to meet the learning goal. Products of
learning will be uniquely designed. Teacher simply facilitates the learning in a lesson like this.

X Project-based and/or Publishable: Students are completing projects to demonstrate their learning
and the projects can be shared outside of the classroom. This objective could be reached by
displaying the project on the school’s morning newscast, posting the project to the classroom
blog, presenting it to another class, or publishing it via an outside source.

Lesson idea implementation:

The activity that I will plan for my students is to create their own eBook on
PowerPoint. I will introduce this activity by reading to them the eBook I created myself
 Basic Productivity Presentation Tool
Lesson Idea

on fossils. I will make students aware of their goals by giving clear and concise
expectations. These expectations are creating their own unique eBook based on how
fossils provide evidence of past organisms. The students will utilize PowerPoint to
organize their information, incorporate visuals, and present their ideas. As the teacher
I will first give my students an introduction of fossils and how they are created. I will
also guide my students in utilizing PowerPoint to complete the assignment. Feedback
will be provided to the students verbally when the students present their eBooks and
written when grading. I will conclude the lesson by taking the students outside to look
for examples of fossils or pass around fossils to allow them to observe.

Managing the technology/engagement: Describe a way to use this technology in a way that
gets students actively involved in authentic tasks and contexts? How will you manage the
classroom behaviors on the technology:
A way to use this technology that will encourage the students to participate in this
task would be to allow them to work in small groups. Working in small groups will
present my students with Co-engagement as they will be sharing their thoughts to
complete and overall goal. As the teacher I will also monitor what my students are
doing, guiding those who may have gotten off task and get them back on track.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

I believe that my lesson supports and enhances the learning experience for all
students in the classroom as they will be able to work individually or collaboratively on
this task. Allowing students to have freedom in how they choose to complete the
assignment supports the engagement component of the UDL framework. Students
having the freedom to engage in this lesson in the way that works best for them will
allow them to feel comfortable and excited to participate. My lesson also supports the
UDL through representation as the eBooks can include subtitles for English Language
Learners.

Reflecting on enhanced learning:

I feel as if the activity that I created will impact student learning as it is an engaging
way to apply what the students have learned rather than just doing a simple
worksheet. I look forward to implementing the lesson of creating an eBook to the
students as I will be allowing my students to utilize a new tool. I also look forward to
seeing how my students approach this lesson and what they create.