Social Networking Lesson

For this assignment I have developed a 3rd grade learning activity ‘How Can I Recycle?’ that incorporates three forms/tools for social networking. Students will use Edmodo, Wallwisher, and Wikispaces to interact directly with other students and teachers outside of our classroom.

Lesson Plan

Title: How Can I Recycle?

Subject: Social Studies

Grade: 3rd

Objectives:

Students will use given websites to research how and why to recycle. To incorporate Social Networking into this lesson we will be working with the four other third grade classes and their teachers. Students from each group will each add one recyclable item to a group Wallwisher page. Next, all groups will add a reusable item to a group blog at Wikispaces. To conclude, students will use their Google Doc’s to take notes, add text and microsoft clipart images to a PowerPoint presentation, which will explain ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce  at home, at school, and in the community. These presentations will be conducted in front of all four of the 3rd grade classes.

Materials Needed:

• Edmodo website:
• Wallwisher website:
• Wikispaces website:
• Google doc website:
• Microsoft Clip Art website:

Brief Description of Lesson:

1. Show students items which include: tin can, plastic milk jug, water bottle, plastic bag. Ask them what they will do with these items when ready to throw away?

2. Review vocabulary words:

Recycle: This means to use materials over again to make a new product. Paper, for example, is recycled into new paper products.

Reuse: This means to use materials over again, either for the same purpose, or something else. For example, a coffee can can be reused as a container for nails. Grocery bags can be reused on later trips to the store.

Reduce: This means you reduce the amount of materials you use. For example, if you use both sides of a piece of paper, you reduce the number of pages you by buying items that can be reused and recycled.

3.  Break students into groups of four to work on assignment

4. Explain to students that they are to find ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce at home, at school, and in the community. They will be using Wallwisher, Wikispaces, Edmodo, Google, Microsoft clipart, and Powerpoint to make their presentation.

• Students log on to Edmodo site – How Can I Recycle?
• Students each take the poll question given
• Students follow directions given on Edmodo:

Using the websites provided you are to work with your group to find ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce at home, at school, and in the community.  You will be using Wallwisher, Wikispaces, Edmodo, Google Doc’s, Microsoft clipart, and Powerpoint to make your presentation.

1. Use your google documents account to take notes while conducting research.
2. Students log on to Wallwisher account a post one item that is recyclable
3. Students log on to Wikispaces to list one item that is reusable
4. Log onto Microsoft Clip Art to find images you will use to put into your powerpoint presentation.
5. Use your Google account to make a Powerpoint to make your presentation.
6. Students will each take Recycling quiz

Assessment:

• Students will each take Recycling quiz
• Students will make a group powerpoint presentation which includes knowledge about recycling, reusing, and reducing trash.
• See Rubric attachment

Standards:

Social Studies-Continuity and Change

3.4 Students understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives and the basic structure of the U.S. government.

2. Discuss the importance of public virtue and the role of citizens, including how to participate in a classroom, in the community, and in civic life.

Growth and Development
Standard 7: Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors
7.2.P Demonstrate ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce at home, at school, and in the community.