Week 2

Activity: Creating a multimedia presentation about the solar system

and presenting it to the class
Grouping: independent

Day 1
Objective: Students will watch a video on the planets and take notes of 5 key points. They will
use these ideas to write 5 strong and well written sentences as a homework assignment. In
addition, students will study the solar system vocabulary using Quizlet and take an online quiz.
Standards:
Speaking & Listening- SL.3.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text
read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually,
quantitatively, and orally.
Writing- W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas
and information clearly.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
Supplies: computers (one for every student), internet, headphones, notecards, and pencils

Procedures:
Take class to the computer lab. Review computer lab rules (see below).
Students will sit at the number that corresponds to their class number.
Have student helpers for the day pass out a note card and pencil to each student.
Each will log on and find the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T0waK-y0Ic. Using the headphones, students will
watch video and write a list of key ideas on note cards.
Each student should record at least five ideas.
Next have each student logo on to Quizlet at http://quizlet.com/30834818/solar-system-
flash-cards/ to practice vocabulary. Each will take an online quiz and send results to the
teacher to record score.
When done, ask students to log out of all programs.
For homework, students will take their notes cards and create five well written sentences
with the information from their note cards. Students will submit their sentences to their
teacher using Google Drive.

Day 2
Objective: Students will use Enchanted Learning and a note taking app to gather and record
information on each of the planets distance from the sun.
Standards:
Math- 2.3 Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs,
tables, diagrams, and models, to explain mathematical reasoning.
Technology- 3. Research and information fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
d. Process data and report results
Supplies: iPads (one for each student), internet, Course Notes app, Enchanted Learning website

Procedures:
Review iPad rules (see below).
Have class helpers pass out an iPad to each student.
Guide students will to locate the Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/
Students will compare the distance each planet is from the sun.
Each will sequence this information least to greatest and record it using Course Notes
app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coursenotes/id364183278?mt=8
on the iPads for them to use on a future activity.
Students will power down the iPads and helpers of the day will collect, store and plug in
all iPads into cart.

Day 3
Objective: Students will use Our Solar System app to compare the sizes of the planets and create
a chart displaying their diameters.
Standards:
Reading- RI.3.7 Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and
the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text
Math- 2.3 Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs,
tables, diagrams, and models, to explain mathematical reasoning.
Technology- 3. Research and information fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
d. Process data and report results
Supplies: computer lab and iPad cart (one of each for every student), internet, Solar System app,
and Excel program

Procedures:
Take class to the computer lab and bring the iPad cart with you.
Review computer lab and iPad rules (see below)
After students sit at their number computer, have helpers of the day also give an iPad to
each student.
Guide students will to locate the app Our Solar System on the iPad at
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/interactive-minds-solar-system/id593614944?mt=8.
Allow students to compare the diameters using the size comparison page.
Instruct class to open Excel on the computer in from of them to create a table.
Using the measurements given in the app, each student will construct a chart displaying
the diameters of the planets using Excel.
Students will email their document to their teacher when completed in Google Drive.
When done, ask students to log out of all programs and power down iPads before the
helpers collect to charge and store.


Day 4 and 5
Objective: Students will compile the information they have gathered on the previous 3 days to
create a multimedia presentation.
Standards:
Speaking & Listening- SL.3.5 Create engaging audio recordings of stories or poems that
demonstrate fluid reading at an understandable pace; add visual displays when
appropriate to emphasize or enhance certain facts or details.
Writing- W.3.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the
development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
Technology- 1. Creativity and innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative
products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
Supplies: rubric for PowerPoint (See below), computer lab and iPad cart (one of each for every
student), internet, Excel file from yesterday, Course Notes information from day 2 and Google
Drive document from day 1, PowerPoint program, NASA kids website

Procedures:
Share with the class that today they will begin working on their PowerPoint presentation
project.
Review the rubric and answer any questions.
Take class to the computer lab and bring the iPad cart with you.
Review computer lab and iPad rules (see below)
Have helpers of the day also give an iPad to each student.
After students sit at their number computer, ask them to gather their data from the
previous 3 days from the computer and the iPad. (Excel file from yesterday, Course
Notes from Day 2 and Google Drive document from Day 1) Students will be using this
information to produce a multimedia presentation showcasing all the planets and their
sizes to present and explain to classmates using PowerPoint.
After all their information is gathered, students will begin to create their show starting
with the theme of slides.
Direct all students to locate the website http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/index.cfm# and
go to the Homework Helper section. Students will choose a slide theme to support the
project they will create using PowerPoint. Each will continue to work on their project
independently, striving to meet the requirements of the rubric.
When working is done for the day, students will power down their iPads and helpers of
the day will collect, store and plug in iPads into cart.
When done, ask students to log out of all computers programs.
The following day, each student will present their PowerPoint to the class to be graded by
the teacher.

Assessment (quantitative rubric):
Multimedia Presentation Rubric:
1 2 3 4
creativity Presentation
only has text
on each slide
Presentation
has text and
picture on
less than
half
of the slides
Presentation
has text and
picture on
more than
half of the
slides
Presentation
has text and
picture on
every slide
information Only 2
informationa
l slides in
presentation
3-4
informationa
l slides in
presentation
5-6
informationa
l slides in
presentation
6 or more
informational
slides in
presentation
presentation Student only
reads text on
slides during
presentation
Student
verbally
adds only 1-
2 pieces of
additional
information
during
presentation
Student
verbally
adds 3-4
pieces of
additional
information
during
presentation
Student
verbally adds
5 or more
pieces of
additional
information
during
presentation










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