Planning Page for Final Project

Part 2 | Collaboratively with your colleagues, develop an integrated learning experience

(education, non-education, or with adults). FOR K-12 ONLY Literacy must be a part of the
integrated learning experience.
Curriculum Objectives or Professional Learning Standards (for non-education or adults)
Science:
Bio.2.1 Analyze the interdependence of living organisms within their environments.
Bio.2.1.1 Analyze the flow of energy and cycling of matter (water, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen)
through ecosystems relating the significance of each to maintaining the health and sustainability of
an ecosystem.
Bio.2.1.3 Explain various ways organisms interact with each other (including predation,
competition, parasitism, mutualism) and with their environments resulting in stability within
ecosystems.
Bio.2.2 Understand the impact of human activities on the environment (one generation affects the
next).
Math:
6.RP.1 Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship
between two quantities.
6.RP.2 Understand the concept of a unit rate a/b associated with a ratio a:b with b != 0, and use rate
language in the context of a ratio relationship.
6.RP.3 Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by
reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or
equations.
a. Make tables of equivalent ratios relating quantities with whole-number measurements,
find missing values in the tables, and plot the pairs of values on the coordinate plane. Use tables to
compare ratios.
b. Solve unit rate problems including those involving unit pricing and constant speed.
Literacy:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.1
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn
from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details;
provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.3
Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the
characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution
Social Studies:
6.H.2.3 -Explain how innovation and/or technology transformed civilizations , societies and regions
over time (e.g agricultural technology, weaponry, transportation, and communication).
6.H.1.1-Construction charts, graphs, and historical narratives to explain particular events or issues
over time.

Learning Activities
Science:
Students will explore and analyze the ecosystem within caves that are similar to the one
described in Tom Sawyer. Based on this information students will explain how long they think they
could survive lost in a cave.
Students will research a cave ecosystem using the app Howstuffworks as well as
other internet resources they find on their own
Students will analyze the different parts of the ecosystem in a cave to show what the
effect of humans would have on the environment and if they could survive within that
ecosystem
Students will work together in groups of 3-4 to create a Grid presentation that explains
what their opinion based on the facts they have learned with pictures, examples (locations of
caves, and facts.
Math:
A scenario of a riverboat and a raft moving along the Mississippi will be presented. Students will
examine how ropes with marks of knots was used to measure the depth of the river and explore
how different fractions of distances between marks relates to different fractions of fathoms of water
depth and how this equates to a number of feet. They will also examine how the change in position
over time results in a unit rate and compare this to a unit rate obtained by using a gps app to find
their own speed using any method of motion they choose (ie walking, bicycling, driving)
.
Social Studies:
Students will research (Kid Rex-safe search engine for kids) about how the Mississippi River
contributed to the development of Missouri (setting of the book) and western states in America.
Create a graphic organizer in the Popplet app and explain how transportation and communication
shaped the western region of the United States because of the Mississippi River. Text and images
should be included on every box of the graphic organizer.
Literacy:
Students will explore the text Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain by participating online in a virtual book
club. After reading sections of the book they will complete teacher assigned quizzes and actively
analyze and discuss various topics of the book utilizing the Edmodo app. Quizzes will be a
combination of multiple choice and short answer that will be graded by the teacher who will also
give feedback online. Students will participate in forums posted by the teacher for discussion.
Students will be required to submit their own original response to the topic as well as replying to at
least two other students posts by using textual evidence to support their opinions.

Integration of App/Tool
Social Studies:
Working individually, students will learn about the history and transportation/communication of the
Mississippi river. Each student should create a graphic organizer about the Mississippi river and
email the finished organizer in PDF or JPEG (picture) to teacher and one classmate.
Student Collaboration
Students will collaborate with a classmate by comparing/contrasting their Popplet graphic organizer

to a classmates Popplet. This will allow for informal assessment and accountability for both
students.
ISTE NETS-T or other Professional Standards
Assessment of Learning
Social Studies: Assessment of learning will be determined through emailed Popplet graphic
organizer to teacher. The teacher will use a rubric to determine the quality of work on the Popplet.
Rubric is located on http://popplerubric.weebly.com

Materials/Resources
Value Beyond the Learning Experience
Learning Experience Development Resources/Citations

Apps to be used and Demonstrations

App One: Howstuffworks (Science)
Description of App:
Howstuffworks is a free app that is similar to a multimedia version of an encyclopedia. It provides
the user with access to articles, videos, shows, and quizzes on a variety of topics. The articles and
quizzes come directly from HSW and the videos are ones archived from the Discovery Channel. An

easy to use design makes it easy to search and find information on a desired topic. HSW also has
access to a number of podcasts that you can listen to while you browse articles and blog posts.

Benefits of App
40,000+ articles, 12,000+ videos, 2,000+ shows, 1,000+ quizzes
Share facts on Twitter, Facebook and email
Easy navigation
Access to blogs
Multi-platform use
Free!
Constraints of App
Not always a useful article or video on desired content
No advanced search option to look for only articles or videos
Internet connection needed
Mostly Science related topics
How To Use App/Original Artifact App (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_N-Mx0rek

IDEAS for App

Student USE
Research on many science topics
Watch reputable videos
Take quiz to check knowledge
Teacher USE
Easy way for teachers to have students do research
Assign quizzes
Create a webquest (or Howstuffworks-quest) to direct student searching
App two: Edmodo (Literacy: Book Club)
Description of App
Edmodo is an educational app that draws inspiration from social networking sites to create a safe
environment for students to learn from their teachers and fellow classmates. Students create a
profile and become part of their online classroom set up by their teacher. The teacher can post
assignments directly from Edmodo or simply post a link to other assignments. Students are able to
take quizzes and respond to posts set up for them. Its a great way to get students to get more
involved in their learning.
Link: https://edmodo.mediacore.tv/files/1414284.mp4
Benefits of App
Connect with students in a familiar virtual environment

Send students assignments and emails

Students can communicate with teacher
Create quizzes, posts, surveys, and notes
Grade quizzes online
Give students feedback online
Encourage discussions online with posts and forums
Track student progress
Add educational apps
Find recommendations on educational tools and educators
Award students with badges for performance
Add books, articles, and other media to the library for student use
Multi-platform use

Constraints of App
How To Use App
Original Artifact App (cited by someone in your group)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_N-Mx0rek

IDEAS for App

Student USE |
Teacher USE |
or
OTHER USE |
App Three: Popplet (Social Studies)
Description of App
-Popplet Lite is an app that is a useful learning tool for adults and children. In schools, teachers
and students use the Popplet app to create graphic organizers that can assist with understanding
concepts and topics. Popplet is known for having useful functions at home and at school. At
school, students can use the Popplet app to map ideas which is useful for visual learners.
Individuals and/or organizations can use Popplet at home or at work to provide a template to assist
with storyboarding and project planning.
Benefits of App
-Free app
-Can easily change the colors of the boxes to customize graphic organizer
-Can include pictures within boxes to assist visual learners
-Can collaborate with teacher and classmates by sending completed graphic organizer
-Can email as a PDF or JPEG or can save as JPEG
-Popplet can be used on a mobile device and on the web (easily accessible)
-You can follow Popplet on Twitter

-Can be used at home and at work

-You can log into the app to keep your graphic organizers secure
-Easy interface
-Useful for Instructional Designers
-Useful collaboration tool
-Popplet has a blog to keep users informed about app updates (Poppletrocks!)
-There is a help section in the app that provides an overview of how to use Popplet
-There is a FAQ page for app users that need additional help (www.popplet.com/ipad)
-Users can email support@popplet.com with more Popplet app concerns
Constraints of App
-Need to change the privacy settings to be able to add pictures to boxes within graphic organizer
-To view a shared Popplet you will need to download Adobe Acrobat to view as PDF or have
Gmails PDF reader
-Full saving and editing options in Popplet is available in the paid app version
How To Use App
http://vimeo.com/10810979
Original Artifact App (created by someone in your group)
Popplet graphic organizer example of the Mississippi River

IDEAS for App

Student USE |
-Graphic organizer
-Research brainstorming tool
-Mind mapping tool
Teacher USE |
or
OTHER USE |
-Instructional design tool
-Storyboarding
-Project management
App Four
Description of App
Benefits of App
Constraints of App

How To Use App

Original Artifact App (created by someone in your group)
IDEAS for App
Student USE |
Teacher USE |
or
OTHER USE |