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==Lesson # One : == ==Title of lesson: The Places We'll Go! ==

Description of lesson:
==As we begin to discover U.S. geography and regions I want the students to have to opportunity to explore the U.S. a little on their own through interactive activities. Each student will eventually pick a place they want to travel to and they will do research accordingly. These activities give students the opportunity to do some independent learning and see the goal we are working towards. ==

Assignment:
==In class we will be going over the key terms of geography, looking at how to examine a map, talking about places we have traveled in the states, and I will explain the outline, goals, and projects for our geography unit. At home students can place the game I have attached to the learning aid and challenge themselves with the last activity attached on the learning aid. Finally they can begin thinking about which state they want to travel to. ==

Resources/materials needed:
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Technology reflection:
==I believe that this learning aid and lesson plan allows students to interact hands on with the United States map. I believe it is important for students to have the chance to explore things on their own to deepen their knowledge. I think the internet can be an overwhelming tool at times but when you are guided to specific things it can be educational, fun, creative, and unique. Technology offers opportunity for learners who need to experience things hands on and try things for themselves. ==

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">Evaluation:
==<span style="color: #0ba0d0; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 90%;">My concerns for this lesson are that students may not have access to the activities I attached. Whether it be because they don't have a computer or access to using our wiki or that it won't open properly. I also want to make sure that they don't feel overwhelmed about what the geography lessons look like. I want them to feel confident in this unit and know that eventually they will begin to grasp the concepts and skills they need. ==