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Lesson Title: Final Text 2 Mind Map Phase 1


 * Brief Lesson Description **

Students will create a Final Text 2 Mind Map displaying the knowledge that they gained throughout the activities during Phase 1 of the unit.


 * Content Standard/NETs-S Standard **

__// 4 – C3.0.2 //__

Give examples of powers granted to the federal government (e.g., coining of money, declaring war) and those reserved for the states (e.g., driver’s license, marriage license).

__// 1. Creativity and Innovation //__

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes

b.Create original works as a means of personal or group expression c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues


 * Instructional Strategies Included **

Representing Knowledge

Providing Feedback

Advanced Organizers

Organizing ideas


 * Technology Resources Needed (hardware & software) **

One computer per student and access to the internet so that students are able to access Text 2 Mind Map


 * Procedure **

Before heading to the computer lab, students will make a plan on loose-leaf. They will list the roles and responsibilities of the state, local, and federal governments. We will then access the website Text 2 Mind Map in computer lab and students will build their maps. They will have the opportunity modify and decorate their maps as they like.

Upon turning in their printed map, their new map will be stapled to a map that was created at the beginning of the unit. Students will observe the differences in these maps and write 3 statements about the differences in the map. Paying special attention to, ideally, the apparent growth in knowledge.


 * Assessment Method **

Once all of the students have reviewed their maps, we will be able to sit down together and discuss the maps. Did the students make gains? Do the maps look the same? How much effort was placed into the unit activities? Could this have impacted their gains?

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