Lesson+3

==Lesson # Three : == ==Title of lesson: Regions ==

Description of lesson:
==We will begin to explore the 5 Regions of the United States and what separates them. We will use the terms that we learned in our first lesson and use what we learn in class to expand on the characteristics of each region! We will use a Web 2.0 tool called [|slideroll] to gather our information and create slideshows that reflect our discoveries. ==

Assignment:
==In this assignment we will be deepening our knowledge of the 5 Regions in the United States. We will use slideroll to create slideshows of what we are learning. Each student will log onto the site and create a series of photos and words on a specific region. Then we will compile each of these slides as a class that we will all be able to view on our class website. We will use this in the classroom and use class time to create individual slides. Specific guidance on how to use the site will be given in class. ==

Resources/materials needed:
media type="custom" key="8502730" ==Click on link for example. This is what we will be creating! Except it will be more detailed on each region based on what we learn in class! ==

Technology reflection:
==I believe that students will better retain the information the learn if they are gathering it themselves. Since they will put together the knowledge they discover they will be able to determine what they believe is important to know. I think that since these slideshows come in 'movie-form' students may be more interested in learning it on their own. So many students are visual-kinesthetic learners and this project will give them the opportunity to tap into these strengths. ==

Evaluation:
==My concern for this lesson is that students may use their time to fool around on the computers and not use their research time to their benefit. I will be keeping a close eye on what students are doing as we work on this research project. I would be worried about students doing this project at home- but we will be doing it under guidance in the classroom. As students need help- it will be given. I believe that it may be challenging to the class- but also beneficial! ==