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Procedure: |
Benchmarks/GLE |
NETS Standards |
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Task 1 Olympic Symbols Activity Teacher or student will go to link (1) to print the Olympic symbol worksheet. Next, student will go to the Olympic link (2) to research information on Olympic symbols to complete worksheet. Student will use link (3) to self check answers to worksheet questions. Time permitting students will go to the fun link (4) to do an Olympic word scramble. |
Benchmark Reading St 1, B, St 2, C, E |
Standard 1,2, 5, 6 |
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Task 2 Olympic Dictionary Quiz Students will work in pairs to use link (1) to go to the Olympic Dictionary quiz. After reading questions students will click on Little Explorers.com at the top of the page to find answers to the quiz questions and write responses on notebook paper. When complete, students will self check online, using link (2). Time permitting, students will use link (3) to go to an Olympic Flag online coloring activity. |
Benchmark Reading St 1, B St 2, C, E L,V,S St 1 C,E |
Standard 1, 2, 4, 5 |
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Task 3 Olympics Crossword Puzzle Teacher or students will click on link (1) to print the crossword puzzle vocabulary words. Use link (2) to go to the Enchanted Learning Olympics Crossword puzzle clues. When complete, students use link (3) to self check the crossword puzzle. |
Benchmark Reading St 1, C St 2 C |
Standard 1, 2, 5 |
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Task 4 Olympic Events Students will be assigned a specific Olympic event to research. Students will work in pairs to create a graphic organizer using Kidspiration which includes topics such as: Equipment, Clothing, Rules, Skills Needed, Famous Athlete for this event, Other Facts, etc. for the assigned Olympic event. |
Benchmark Reading St 1, B, C, St 2, C, E LVS St 1 C |
Standard 1, 2, 3,5 |
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Task 5 Olympic Events continued Students will use the links (1, 2, 3) and other printed resources to research each topic on the graphic organizer. Next, students will use the Kidspiration graphic organizer to complete a writing assignment which includes a paragraph for each category. Time permitting, students may use links (4, 5, 6) to do an online word scramble, riddles, and scavenger hunt worksheet. |
Benchmark Reading St 2, E LVS St 1 C Writing St 1 A, B, C St 2 C |
Standard 1, 2, 3, 5 |
Assessment:
Students will be able to self check worksheets, puzzles, word search, and word scramble on line. Kidspiration piece will be assessed according to level of completion and neatness. Written report can be assessed by the teacher through a rubric or writing process guidelines.
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Resources:
Project Example:
Kidspiration Example of Olympic Event
Credits:
Joyce Bartgis, Instructional Technology Specialist, Miller Elementary School, 4201 Manatee Ave. W. bartgisj@fc.manatee.k12.fl.us
June, 2002