Module 4 Assignment

Title of Activity: Mapping Out Alberta and it’s Parks

Reference Section:

CANADA.TRAVELALL.COM. (n.d.) Retrieved Sept. 30, 2008, from
http://canada.travelall.com/ab/act/parks.htm

Grade Level: 4

Subject: Social Studies

Brief Description of Activity:

The introduction of my lesson will begin with a power-point presentation about Alberta and it’s provincial and national parks that students are to read through. Within this power-point will be the link to the Internet site that they are to use to complete their assignment. Using an atlas and the Internet resource (http://canada.travelall.com/ab/act/parks.htm), locate Alberta and its capital city. As well, identify national and provincial parks in Alberta. On a map of Canada, students will colour the province of Alberta. Students will label the capital city of Alberta. On a map of Alberta, students will label the 5 national parks and any 5 provincial parks in Alberta. If students have time (sponge activity), they will research why parks are important to the environment.

General Learner Outcome:

• Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta.

Specific Learner Outcomes:

• Students will locate where Alberta is in relation to the other provinces and territories of Canada.

• Students will locate national and provincial parks in Alberta.
o Students will research the environmental significance of parks in Alberta. (Sponge)

ICT Outcomes:

C.1.2.1: Access and retrieve appropriate information from the Internet by using a specific search path or from given uniform resource locations.

C.6.2.1: Select and use technology to assist in problem solving.

C.6.2.2: Use data gathered from a variety of electronic sources to address identified problems.

Rationale for Computer Integration:

Students are able to use computers to successfully complete their assignments. Through the use of the Internet, students are able to use search engines to find the information that they need. The students can use the Internet to research more about parks in Alberta. Also, students are able to find interactive tools on the Internet, such as maps, to help them complete this assignment.

SMARTBOARD 101

I was so amazed to find out the different ways that a teacher can use a smart board to plan or teach a lesson within the classroom! It is a great way to allow students to become interactive within the classroom. Here is a picture of a social studies lesson for Grade 2 that I came up with using a smart board.

Powerpoint Revisions: Educ 3508 Assignment #2

The powerpoint presentation about the Crowsnest Pass fires was clearly in need of some basic revisions. The following are some changes that I made to the presentation to make it more effective:

1) I created a title page for the presentation.

2) I edited all the information, summarizing the main points and adding bullets to the format. Because of this I had to make the presentation an extra slide longer.

3) I inserted pictures and used wordart to add colour to the slides and make them more interesting. It is always great to have a picture that is connected to the information.

4) I changed the font size and text to make it more visible to the viewers and easier to read. I also changed the background of the slides.

5) I deleted the transitions so that all of the information on the slide would be visible at the same time.

REMINDER: DUE DATES

All assignments in Educ 3508 are due and must all be passed by October 28th.

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