Erin Wasson Lesson Plan: Digital Story Telling Project An Element Story Grade Level: 8th Grade Gifted,

Advanced and Standard Curriculum Area: Physical Science and Introductory Chemistry Related State Standards:
SC.8.P.8.6 Recognize that elements are grouped in the periodic table according to similarities of their properties. SC.912.P.8.4 Explore the scientific theory of atoms (also known as atomic theory) by describing the structure of atoms in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons, and differentiate among these particles in terms of their mass, electrical charges and locations within the atom. SC.912.P.8.5 Relate properties of atoms and their position in the periodic table to the arrangement of their electrons. SC.8.P.8.4 Classify and compare substances on the basis of characteristic physical properties that can be demonstrated or measured; for example, density, thermal or electrical conductivity, solubility, magnetic properties, melting and boiling points, and know that these properties are independent of the amount of the sample.

Related NETS-S Standards

1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Lesson Description
Students will be creating a digital story to present an overview of an assigned element from the periodic table. Students will begin by researching the history and background information for their assigned element. They also must include interesting facts, references to the periodic table data for their element and explain current and future uses of the element. Students will be instructed to utilize Windows Movie Maker, however they will be allowed to use alternative multi-media programs with my permission. Students must include appropriate audio, graphics and transitions. Students also must adhere to copyright restrictions, a lesson which students learned about during a previous multi-media class project. Before creating the video, students must plan and organize their content for their video. This plan must be approved prior to the creation of their video. Several planning templates are available on the curriculum page. Students must limit their video to 2.5 to 3.5 minutes in length, excluding the Credits page. Students will use a teacher created curriculum page for assistance with this project and adhere to the requirements in a criterion-based rubric.

Technology Integration
Internet: Students will be utilizing the internet to access the project Wikispace and to locate appropriate audio and graphics to use in the video. Students will also use the internet to locate information about their element and to research copyright information. Specific websites recommended for student use are located on the curriculum page. Windows Movie Maker: This is the multi-media program that students will utilize for creating and editing their video. Students may also propose to utilize alternative video editors, such as Prezi and iMovie. Cameras and Camcorders: Students may utilize these and upload the audio and video into their digital story.

Research Component
Eisner, N., Fleming, N., & Vogel, J. (n.d.). A Best Practices Website for School Library Media Specialists . Digital Storytelling. Retrieved November 22, 2012, from http://courseweb.lis.illinois.edu/~jevogel2/lis506/index.html.

Ohler, J. (2006). The World of Digital Storytelling. Learning in the Digital Age, 63(4), 44-47.