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To teach students the skills needed to do research on the Internet and other computer related materials. |
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To introduce students to the concepts of 3D designs. |
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To integrate 3D design skills and create a futuristic city using the computer. |
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To create multimedia presentations on all the futuristic projects. |
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To support lessons introduced in the English/language arts . companion Futuristics Unit. |
Lesson 1 (4-5 Sessions)
To introduce researching strategies on the Internet, including the use of search engines and advanced search techniques.
To find specific information on the Internet.
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Brainstorm the different ways we can locate information on a given topic without using the a computer. |
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Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of various research methods re their efficiency and effectiveness. |
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List all the sources which students mention on the board. |
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Discuss the positive and negative features of each , comparing and contrasting positive and negative qualities. |
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Groups develop subtopics from the class topic "Futuristic Environments" (Example: Housing, Transportation, Communication, Education, Sports, Entertainment, etc.) |
YAHOO |
AOL |
METACRAWLER |
How are the search sites alike/different? Why are search engines preferable to AOL?
How will this strategy help you in other content area schoolwork? (Elicit: Projects, reports; gives in depth information, etc.)
To introduce research skills using computer software, including use of: keywords, cross references, hyperlinks, etc. on the electronic encyclopedia, atlas, and other CD reference software.
To find information using computer software related to science fiction and other related units in other subject areas.
Without using a computer, how many sources would you need to find information on Space Travel including pictures and videos of the ships, and the astronauts.
a. List the different resources for each part of the Space Travel topic (Elicit: encyclopedia, specialized encyclopedia, specific electronic books, etc.)
b. How can we most efficiently find the information that we need using these CDs? (Aim)
What are the advantages of using multimedia software for topics such as space travel, etc. (Answers vary) How will the use of keywords help us? (Elicit: main idea; specific; time saver)
How will the use of keywords and CD reference software help us in our content area subjects?
Have students make a list of various software that might be useful for their research in the Futuristics topics.