2.+Planning+and+Preparation


 * Planning **

** 1. Knowledge gaining ** : Students will gain knowledge of the U.S. Constitution using several different approaches. First, students will read the U.S. Constitution portion of their Social Studies book which introduces the topic. Next, students will use an interactive SmartBoard to retrieve information which will allow them to learn some basic information on the Constitution. Students can then engage with the material they have just learned. Students will then use an internet website to gather information based on the group they are in. At this time we are going to create a group Wiki page where the information gathered can go, and later be shared. We will also create a group Blog where they can communicate with one another, and later in the process, will be used to comment on other groups postings and write a reflection. Lastly, students will work in groups to collaborate and discuss the knowledge they have just gained in these exercises. ** 2. Knowledge organizing: ** Students will work individually and together in groups to organize information. First, students will work individually to find several facts and information about the U.S. Constitution and post it to their group Wiki page. Next, students will work in groups to research and organize the information they find on their topic. Students will then work individually to reflect and organize their thoughts on the activities they have just completed. ** 3. Knowledge sharing: ** Students will share their work in a variety of ways. First, students will share their information on the U.S. Constitution, which they had previously posted to a Wiki page, with the whole class. Groups will then share their research through the use of a SmartBoard, for the whole class to see. Lastly, students will share their information on the U.S. Constitution and comment respectfully, and appropriately on other Blog postings.



** Preparation **

1. Teacher will have to coordinate a Skype meeting with a U.S Constitution expert. 2. Teacher will prep the SmartBoard with interactive websites on the content. 3. Teacher will have to create a U.S. Constitution wiki space for each group to use and give all students access. 4. Teacher and students will create a new Blog for the U.S. Constitution information sharing, reflections, and correspondence.