West Irondequoit Central School District

Technology Rich Lesson Plan

Name:

Gina Grisdale

Grade(s)

2


Information about the Lesson 

Title:

Open House Slide Show

Brief Description:

This slide show was created with the help of students to guide parents through a second grade day in our classroom.

Subject(s) 
integration

All
Information literacy
X Language arts
Science
  Arts
Mathematics
Social studies
X  Educational technology
Health
Vocational education
Foreign languages
Physical education 

 

(time required to complete lesson, e.g. "two 45-minute sessions")

One day to take digital pictures throughout the day. 

60 minutes to input photos, arrange, add text boxes and music.

45 minutes to have students add captions.

 

Goals:
(curriculum and unit related; National or State standards)

NYS:  ELA Standard 4- Students will read, write and speak for social interaction.

WICSD: Writing-Select and use an organizing structure matched to the task

 

Objectives:
(measurable specific activities conducted by students)

The students will help create a slide show for Open House by creating a list of important parts of a second grade student’s day, and developing captions that connect to each photo.

 

Teacher Materials/Resources:
(specific materials the teacher must have to conduct the lesson, e.g. Romeo and Juliet (video), American flag, etc.)

None needed
or list necessary materials:
Digital camera, photo show software

 

Student Materials/Resources:
(specific materials the students must have to complete the lesson, e.g. calculators, construction paper, finger paints, etc.)


Access to a computer

 

Procedures:

Pictures need to be taken throughout the day to capture a typical day of second grade.  It would be helpful to ask the Library clerk or parent to help with this responsibility.  Arrange pictures in photo show program in order of appearance.  Have students help create appropriate captions to accompany each slide.

 

Assessment:

A successful slide show with pictures of a typical day and captions.

 

Special Comments:

This builds excitement in students to promote Open House to increase parent involvement.  The students love seeing themselves in the slide show.

 

Attach a File: (link to accompanying files)

Slide Show – A Day in the Life of Mrs. Grisdale’s Class