Contributor Information
Name: Melissa W. Protomastro
email address:
Melissa_Protomastro@places.pinellas.k12.fl.us
School: J. L. Carwise
Standards
Sunshine
State Standards
Strand(s): Science / The Nature of Science
Standard(s): 1. The student uses the scientific processes and
habits of mind to solve problems.
Benchmark(s): SC.H.1.3.1 The student knows that scientific knowledge
is subject to modification as new information challenges prevailing theories
and as a new theory leads to looking at old observations in a new way..
Benchmark(s): SC.H.13.2 the student knows that the study of
the events that led scientists to discoveries can provide information about
the inquiry process and its effects.
Benchmark(s): SC.H.13.6 The student recognizes the scientific
contributions that are made by individuals of diverse backgrounds, interests,
talents, and motivations.
Standard(s): 3. The student understands that science, technology,
and society are interwoven and interdependent.
Benchmark(s):SC.H.3.3.4 The student knows that technological
design should require taking into account constraints such as natural laws,
the properties of the materials used, and economic,
political, social, ethical, and aesthetic values.
Benchmark(s):SC.H.3.3.5 The student understands that contributions
to the advancement of science, mathematics, and technology have been made
by different kinds of people, in different cultures, at different times
and are an intrinsic part of the development of human culture.
Strand(s): Technology
Standard(s): 5. Technology research tools
Benchmark(s): T.5.3.4 4. Use content-specific tools, software,
and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory
environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.
Benchmark(s): T.5.3.8 8. Select and use appropriate tools and
technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and solve problems.
Benchmark(s): T.5.3.10 Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance,
appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information
sources concerning real-world problems.
Standard(s): 6. Technology problem-solving and decisiion-making
tools
Benchmark(s): T.6.3.10 Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance,
appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information
sources concerning real-world problems.
NET Standards
Lesson Plan
Title: Science through the
20th Century
Technology Resource Requirements (list all required hardware and software):
Computer w/ CD-ROM, Internet access, Internet software (Netscape or Explorer).
Subject Area(s): Science, Technology
Grade Level: 8
Short Description: Students will learn to access the Internet to gain
valuable information that may used in other manners. They will use problem solving
skills to search the Internet for required data that will satisfy an inquirey
based assignment on a scientific topic. This unit may modified to incorporate
any type of scientific research practice that will allow students to gain valuable
experience locating information on the Internet.
Approximate Time Required: 1 Week
Procedure:
Gain Attention: Students will view a HyperStudio Science Presentation and a PowerPoint Timeline Presentation identifying how and when technology improved through the years. It targets how students may join the rest of the world in the technology age.
Tasks: Students (groups of three or four) will access web sites indicated on question sheet. Student work cooperatively to investigate sites to aquire information.
Interactions:
Tools:
Assessments: