Raft Card 1:

Row 1

ROLE (student)

AUDIENCE

A museum tour guide

Students on a tour

FORMAT

TOPIC

An interactive

Describe, in detail,

in the paleobiology

diagram of a

the life and times

department

dinosaur on display of a singular

dinosaur on
display

Objective:
You will be able to identify and describe the historic period and life style of a singular dinosaur.
Locate and organize information from a variety of sources while assembling models or
simulations to create an original presentation to demonstrate technological operations.
Student Role:
You will become a tour guide at a museum in the paleobiology department.
Audience:
Your audience will be students on a tour.
Format:
Create an interactive presentation using Prezi (http://prezi.com/) of your favorite dinosaur on
display.
Topic:
Describe, in detail, the life, and times of a singular dinosaur on display.

Directions:
1. Select a dinosaur to research.
2. Research your topic using resources. You can use the ones provided or alternative
resources from a reliable source.
3. Write then outline your presentation using Sticky Notes or some other source that can be
organized and edited.
4. Organize and decide what final data you want present. Remember your audience is
fourth through sixth graders on tour at a museum.
5. Create a draft Prezi using the data you have accumulated. Be sure to include images and
sound in your Prezi.
6. Finalize your presentation and give it in front of the class.
Resources:
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History The Department of Paleobiology
http://paleobiology.si.edu/index.html
Science Kids Fun Science + Technology for Kids! Dinosaur Facts
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/dinosaurs/types.html
The Paleontology Portal Fossil Gallery http://www.paleoportal.org/
The Paleobiology Database Navigator Map/Timeline of a pre-historical period
http://paleobiodb.org/navigator/

Assessment:

25 points will be awarded for an out-line that will allow you to create a five slide presentation.
50 points will be awarded for a 5-path presentation. Students will be graded on use of
appropriate language, creative use of images, and sound.
25 points will be awarded for in class presentation of Prezi.
Raft Card 2:
ROLE (student)
Row 2

AUDIENCE

FORMAT

TOPIC

Pretend you a member You are telling a

Create a Thinglink

Create a layered

of Lewis and Clarks

historian about

collage about the

representation of

expedition.

your trip with the

expedition.

the historical

great explorers.

expedition.

Objective:
As a member of Lewis and Clarks expedition, you will be able to relay facts and stories about
the journey. Research and organize information while identifying and highlighting authentic
problems and alternative solutions while demonstrating an understanding of technological
operations.
Student Role:
You are a member of the historically significant expedition to chart the rest of the country.
Audience:
You are relaying the story of the expedition to a historian.
Format:

Using Thinglink (https://www.thinglink.com/), select an image, adding content to create layers

and provide a snapshot of the expedition.
Topic:
Create a visually layered representation of the expedition of Lewis and Clark through North
America.

Directions:
1. Select a significant image related to the Lewis and Clark expedition.
2. Research the topic using resources. You can use the ones provided or alternative
resources from a reliable source.
3. Create an out-line using seven historical facts (that can be linked via image, audio or text)
about the expedition that correspond with the image you selected to represent the
expedition.
4. Link your seven facts to your image and complete your Thinglink collage.
Resources:
National Geographic Lewis & Clark http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/
Lewis & Clarks Historic Trail Timelines/Journals/Biography http://lewisclark.net/
Historynet.com Sacagawea http://www.historynet.com/sacagawea
Monticello Lewiss Packing List http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/lewiss-packing-list
Assessment:

25 points will be awarded for thorough content based on historical facts.

25 points will be awarded for the presentation of complementary data as it relates to the topic
and image selected.
Raft Card 3:
ROLE (student)
Row 3

A biographer

AUDIENCE
Readers

FORMAT

TOPIC

Create a timeline

Create a timeline

of a famous

of a famous

composer

composer in order
to assist you with
a biography you
are going to write

Objective:
You need to generate a timeline to chronicle the life of a famous composer. Research and
organize pertinent data related to the chosen topic using legal and responsible methods of data
reproduction while planning and managing activities to complete the project.
Student Role:
You are a biographer trying to write a timeline to delineate the life and the events of your
subject.
Audience:
Your audience is the potential readers of the biography about a famous composer you chose.

Format:
Create a digital timeline with Capzles (http://www.capzles.com/) that includes images and songs
from your chosen composer.
Topic:
Create a timeline detailing the life of a famous composer.

Directions:
1. Choose a composer to research.
2. Research the topic using resources. You can use the ones provided or alternative
resources from a reliable source.
3. Create a draft timeline using Sticky Notes or some other source that can be organized and
edited.
4. Select three musical samples to imbed that coincide with your composers historical
timeline.
5. Create your timeline with all pertinent life information and major musical
accomplishments.
Resources:
Classics for Kids Composers A to Z
http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/composers_atoz.asp
History Lists Top 10 Most Famous Classical Music Composers
http://historylists.org/people/top-10-most-famous-classical-music-composers.html

Piano Paradise Biographies of Famous Composers

http://www.pianoparadise.com/composers1.html
iTunes https://www.apple.com/itunes/
Assessment:
25 points will be awarded for thorough biographical data on your chosen composer.
25 points will be awarded for three musical samples of your composer imbedded into your
timeline.
25 points will be awarded for appropriate images related to the topic on the timeline.