3.+Materials+and+technology+tools

// Materials: // []

[|http://www.blogger.com]

http://www.wikispaces.com

[|http://www.wordle.net]

 SmartBoard

**// For this lesson, we will use the following technology tools: //** ﻿ ﻿ ** Added Value sites ** – **//__ Interactive Constitution, Constitution Flashcards, and Bens guide to the U.S. Government for kids-Interactive site. __//** To engage, interest, and help students learn these interactive and educational sites get students involved and are more interesting and interactive than school textbooks. ** Skype ** - The class will participate in a video conference with a U.S. representative who will speak to the students about the significance of the U.S. Constitution and answer any questions the students might have. ﻿ This is a unique experience that is possible due to Skype. The representative may be in another state, and this enables the students to have an expert on the subject speak to them. ** Blog - ** Each student will use the class Blog to sharing, reflect, and correspond with other students throughout this lesson. Knowledge sharing through a public forum helps writing skills, and increases confidence. ﻿ ** Wiki - ** Each group will contribute to the group Wiki by adding facts and information on the U.S. Constitution. Sharing knowledge in a social forum increases awareness of audience and influence on others. ** Wordle ** - Each group will put together a Wordle with facts on the U.S. Constitution. This will be a creative way to learn a new technology and include what the students have learned about the Constitution. Using knowledge in a creative way includes many different learning styles and needs. ** SmartBoard – ** Each group will have access to the interactive SmartBoard for gathering information, and interactive lessons. This will also be a forum for sharing information. Sharing knowledge in a social forum like a SmartBoard increases awareness of audience and influence on others.

Web Sites: **// Interactive C onstitution //** - []

**// Flashcards- //** http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/cardshow.php?title=8th-Grade-Constitution-Practice-Questions&quesnum=2

**// From Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids: //**

**//A service of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Ben's Guide provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These web sites teach how our government works. This site offers activities specifically focusing on the Constitution. //** []

**// Information and Games- //** [] **// Preamble scramble //** - http://bensguide.gpo.gov/912/games/preamble_scramble.html