Gina

=Students will be assigned a partner and will be given a topic for research. Students will develop questions that will lead in their own research. Students will have to find the answers then develop a lesson to teach their classmates.= = = =Students will use data sheets created for prior assignments to guide them in planning their research.= = = =The question stems would serve as a guide for students. Rikki Tikki Tavi is a fictional story set in India. Students could take aspects from the story to learn about India, cobras, lifestyles, etc.= = = =Students loved preparing powerpoints in a previous lesson. They would love to do this again. Taking it a step further having students create their own data sheet would promote a higher level of thinking. When the computers are not in the classroom the kids miss them. Students are highly engaged while working on projects. Using this as a hook versus standard day to day assignments draws the kids in.=

===Authentic Learning ~ Topics that students will find interesting and motivate them to learn more. If students are researching a topic of interest to them, they are more apt to look at higher level questions. Students are always eager to use technology and try new things.===