Web Awareness

Search the Internet Online Assignment 4

Title of Activity: How Rocks Are Formed

Reference Section:

Calgary Board of Education (2003-2009). Retrieved Sept. 30, 2009, from http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/create/index.html.

Grade Level: 3

Subject: Science

Brief Description of Activity:

Students will go to a website, in which they will learn how different rocks including: sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks, are formed. After learning about each type of rock, students will complete a quiz on the different characteristics of each rock. The website the students will use is http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/create/index.html. From this website, the students can use the links to search information about rocks throughout the website. After the students have completed the quiz, students can check their answers and move on to the next rock quiz.

General Learning Outcome:

- Students will demonstrate knowledge of materials that comprise Earth’s crust, and demonstrate skill in classifying these materials.

Specific Learning Outcomes:

- Students will identify various types of rock and compare similarities and differences.

- Students will describe the properties of each rock including: how the rock is formed, colour, luster, texture, hardness.

- Students will learn the different types of rock that fall into the categories of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

ICT Outcomes:

C.7.4.1 Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs

P.2.1.1 Read information from a prepared database

C.1.1.1 access and retrieve appropriate information form electronic sources for specific inquiry

P.5.1.1 Navigate within a document, compact disc or other software program that contains links

Rationale for Computer Integration:

Within this assignment, I have chosen to integrate the use computers to allow students to explore the Internet for educational resources. Teaching students the importance of using different search engines for educational purposes is important to expanding their knowledge of information technology in the classroom. This lesson also allows students to see the different resources that can be utilized to help one learn and assess one’s own learning.

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Crowsnest Fires Powerpoint

5 Ways of Improvement:
-The font was made more consistent, simple and easier to read
-Backgrounds and colours were made more consistent, relevant and complementary
-The "Glitzomania" and clashing focuses were removed
-Added clarity, simplicity, brevity and humanity
-Added pictures for more appeal- people learn better with pictures and words than just words alone

Cooking, Teaching, What More Could a Girl Ask For?

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Andrea Stringer and I am so excited to finally be in the education faculty! I am from a small town in BC called Fairmont Hot Springs famous for ski hills, lakes, golfing and of course the natural hot springs. After high school, I left my small town for the "Big City" and moved to Calgary to pursue one of my passions in life, cooking! I graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology with a diploma in Professional Cooking and my Red Seal certification. Shortly after I traveled through Spain and Germany before heading back to Southern Alberta to Lethbridge in hopes of achieving my second goal, getting into the University of Lethbridge's renown faculty of education. And here I am! Teaching has always been my passion and becoming one of those amazing teachers who had an effect on my as a student is the fuel for that passion, (of course while mixing in my "foodie" qualities as well!) I am so excited to finally be achieving my goals for myself and my future!

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*REMINDER*

Remember that all assignments are due and must be passed by the last day of classes! DEF: November 5th!

Technology and Education

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