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Overview:
Students will
work either in pairs or in groups. They will choose an everyday object
from which they will "invent" a brand new use for.
The students
will take pictures of their item in use. Then write a newspaper article
advertising the product.
After they
have done this, the students will compile pictures of their invention and
the newspaper article into a web site for everyone's enjoyment!
Supplies
Needed:
~ Large selection
of everyday items
~ Digital Camera
~ Computer
~ Netscape Composer and Adobe Photoshop
~ Zip disk
for each student
Directions:
1. Place the
students either in groups or in pairs, and allow each group to pick an
everyday item from the items you pre-selected.
2. While working with their partner(s), each group should come up with a creative new use for their item.
3. After a new use is chosen, each group should take a picture of their item in use. Each member will need to save the pictures onto a disk of their own. (Adobe Photoshop can be used to edit their pictures.)
4. Then each student should write a newspaper article either advertising or announcing the new invention.
5. Once they have finished their article, the students should begin on creating their web page with Netscape Composer (Guidance may be necessary).
6. After they have correctly placed their article on the web, give directions on importing pictures from their disk onto the site. Reminding them to save and back up their work periodically.
7. Discuss with the students about Internet edict, reminding them to give credit where credit is due.
8. Tell the
students to include their e-mail address on their web page so that you
and others can e-mail them feedback.
Assessment
Suggestions:
There are
many
different ways you could assess this assignment. A few of them include:
asking questions about how to do different things, such as: Tell me how
I import pictures on to my site?; have students teach someone how to compile
a web site; have students e-mail you five things that they learned how
to do; etc.
Grading
Rubric:
| Example: | Total Points Available: 100 |
| 1. Newspaper Article:
Was the article edited, creative, and correctly written? |
20 points |
| 2. Pictures:
Did all group members save the pictures on their own disk? Did all group members follow directions on how to edit pictures? |
20 points |
| 3. Web Page:
Did the web page have both their article and pictures? Did they follow directions when composing their page? Did they cite everything that they needed to? |
20 points |
| 4. Participation:
Did all group members participate in developing their new invention? |
20 points |
| 5. Over All Evaluation:
Is the web page neat, and pleasing to look at? Are there any misspelled words? Are the pictures placed properly on the page - Not over lapping other pictures or text? |
20 points |
Competencies:
~Computer/Technology Skills Curriculum
Competency Goal 2:
The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer
and other technologies.
Competency Goal 3:
The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret,
synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
~ English/Language Arts
Competency Goal 3:
The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written
language, and media and technology.
Competency Goal 4:
The learner will apply strategies and skills to create oral, written, and
visual texts.
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