Park Project
Created by Robert Ninas


ID #: 8701

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Lesson Summary


Learning Objectives and Computer Functions
This lesson plan uses 0 objectives.


Problem
Problem Nature
The construction of a memorial park honoring Lakota leaders.

Problem Data
generated

Notes on Using Data
Students will work in teams. As much data as can be, will be stored on the school intranet system. Paper documents will be kept to a minimum.

Problem Statement
Your team will be developing a proposal to the tribe for the building of a memorial park to honor Lakota leaders and to promote tourism through the Oyate' Trail Association.


Data Manipulation
Instructions
The learner used computers at level

Integration Strategies
beginner

Organization Strategies
Students will be required to maintain an individual daily journal. Students will be using computer spreadsheet programs to orgainize and illustrate data and findings.

Elaboration Strategies
Students have a direct cultural connection to the project and I expect that they take this beyond the basic requirements.


Results Presentation
A formal written proposal to the tribe for the building of the park.

A scale model and scale drawings of the proposed park.

Teams will each develop a Power Point presentation to present the proposal to the tribal leaders.


Activities
Activities Before Using the Computer
Prep work, mastering concepts and using manipulatives to creat models.

Strategies to develop students' attitudes towards the problem, motivation, and overall mindfulness:
Strategy 1. Cultural tie in
Strategy 2. Real life Adult type activity
Strategy 3. Facets of the project require concept mastery
Strategy 4. Team support provides individual motification

 

Activities While Using the Computer
Students will work at the computer indiv

Group Information:
Students will be working individually at the computer but their tasks will be the result of team activity

 

Activities After Using the Computer
Class presentation
School displays and scale models

Supporting Activities
Every activity can be done as a non-computer activity if necessary. A concept skill building activities can be done as a computer or a non-computer activity.


Assessment
Students will be assessed by means of:

Included in the assessment:
Daily journal

Class presentation

Drawings and models

Spreadsheet charts and graphs




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