1. The American Revolution Kristen Byrne EDU 521.03 Prof. R. Moroney Summer 2010

2. Introduction My unit plan was designed for a fifth grade class on The American Revolution lasting over a 10 day time period. The unit falls under the subject of Social Studies with concentration in American History. Within the 10 day period students will use a variety of skills to analysis the historical significance of specific events and people during the American Revolution and connect it to present day.

3. The Context of My Project The American Revolution unit plan was created for 28 students who have extensive knowledge in how to utilize a variety of technological resources. The students have worked with computer since entering elementary school and began taking a technology course last year in the fourth grade. The technology course provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with resources found on the computer such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Inspiration, and Desktop Publishing. Beginning this year students are becoming familiar with podcasts, Wikis, blogging and skyping. Technology is incorporated throughout the unit and students will readily have access to specific materials needed to complete assignments. Also, the technology teacher and myself have mapped out a schedule to collaboratively work together to ensure that all students have a complete technology experience.

4. Aim of the Project Following a unit topic on the American Revolution students will use a variety of skills to analysis the historical significance of specific events and people by illustrating the connections through a simple time line which will recognize the correct chronological order of major events during the American Revolution which will be completed during a ten day time period, as well as, complete an examination with at least 80% mastery.

5. Justification Within the classroom there is a diverse population of students who individually have different learning styles. Through the use of technology I can assist students in achieving the objectives within the unit plan. Technology is one way of ensuring that a students unique learning styles is being met. Assignments that are completed electronically support the objectives of the lesson. Also, I would like students to understand the transformation of the economy overtime which has increased the popularity of technology. This concept connects with the Social Studies curriculum.

6. Materials Computer with internet access and Inspiration program The American Revolution: Life of a Soldier in Washington’s Army(book) Informational Handouts on the daily routine of a Continental Soldier Venn diagram Pictures which contrast how the present day Army and Continental Army differ Timeline hand out Letter Template: Respond to the British Government Guided vocabulary sheet Pencils Pens Paper White Board Computer with Desktop Publishing and Microsoft Word Vocabulary List Markers Crayons Poster Board Handout containing information on the Stamp Act Timeline hand out Letter Template: Respond to the British Government

7. Time Frame

8. Graphic Organizer Project

9. All ISTE Learning Standards 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes and create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students 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. Students interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students plan strategies to guide inquiry. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project, collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions, and use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

10. NYS Standards Social Studies Standard: History of the United States and New York #1 Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of the United States and New York. Social Studies Standard: Civics, Citizenship, and Government #5.3 Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding for establishing an organized government. English Language Arts Standard #1 Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.

11. Filamentality Project

12. Lesson Plan Day Two: The Stamp Act After a lesson on how the American Revolution began and participating in a class discussion students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major events by electronically composing either an editorial or a flyer supporting or disagreeing with the Stamp Act with at least 3 correct historical references, as well as adding historical events to the American Revolution timeline. Assistive Technology Adaptation For the student who has a difficulty with reading text or speech recognition he or she will be given texts through a word document which can be read aloud on the Read&Write GOLD.

13. Lesson Plan Day Nine: Comparing and Contrasting Continental and Present Day Army Following a lesson on the routine of the Continental Army of the American Revolution students will use prior knowledge and skills to demonstrate their understanding that American culture has developed and changed over time by creating an electronic Venn-diagram which compares and contrasts the Continental Army and the present day Army in a one day time period, as well as add important events to the ongoing American Revolution timeline.

14. Two Different Forms of Technology Lesson One –Desktop Publishing or Microsoft Word Lesson Two –Inspiration Software

15. My Weebly Website