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9, 10, 11, 12 Grade

Lesson Title

Travel Research - Where do I want to go?

Lesson Summary

Students will choose a travel destination, research proscribed information, and write a research essay. Students will publish their essays in the 4th quarter ELD newsletter.

Objective(s)  1. Students will be able to use appropriate search engines to find and evaluate appropriate sources, 2. Students will be able to communicate effectively and collaborate in order to publish original works, 3. Students will be able to exhibit a positive attitude towards technology, 4. Editors will be able to contribute to a team to produce creative work and solve problems that occur

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COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others., COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FLUENCY: apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS: create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

Technology Tools Internet Research, Email, Word Processing, Publication Software

Procedures Assessment