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ELAGSE3RI5: Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars,
hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic quickly and efficiently
Understandings
Overarching Understanding Essential Questions
Knowledge Skills
Students will know Students will be able to
Features of a given habitat Identify features of a given habitat
Not all internet sites can be Use NetTrekker to safely lookup
trusted for information and information on a topic
research
NetTrekker can help find
information on a given topic
Stage 2: Assessment Evidence
Performance Task Description
Goal Students will be able to access NetTrekker and work in a group to
find information using this.
Students will take on the role of the researchers and collaborate
Role
with their peers
Audience 3rd Grade Students
Students will conduct the research in the media center with
Situation
school-provided laptop computers
Product/ Students will work in a group to conduct research.
Performance
AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
1.1.1 Follow an inquirybased process in seeking knowledge in
curricular subjects, and make the realworld connection for using
this process in own life.
1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new
learning.
1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame the
search for new understanding.
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer
questions.
1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing
information and pursuing inquiry.
Standards 1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.
2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.
2.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize
information.
2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings,
make decisions, and solve problems
3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize and display
knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.
3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly
4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and personal growth
4.3.1 Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and in
person.
Segment Three:
1. Discussion of findings
2. Wordle Creation
From: Wiggins, Grant and J. Mc Tighe. (1998). Understanding by Design, Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development.