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Title - College/University Research Slide Show
By - Lisa Payton
Primary Subject - Computers / Internet
Grade Level - 9-12
In this lesson, students will research a college of their choice and prepare a PowerPoint slide presentation for the class in accordance with rubric guidelines.
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Lesson or Unit Name |
College/University Research / PowerPoint Slide Show |
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Standard(s) |
W2.1, W4.2, C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C1.5, RS2.4, RS3.1, RS3.2 |
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Focus/Essential
Question or Objective |
Use writing to explain and inform (W2.1)
Use language, vocabulary, images, sensory details, and presentation techniques including multimedia that are appropriate for the purpose and audience (C1.1)
Express and explain ideas orally with fluency and confidence (C1.2)
Use oral language to inform, to analyze, to explain, to persuade, and to compare and contrast different viewpoints (C1.3)
Use effective organizational strategies, techniques, and methods including technology to develop oral presentations (C1.4)
Select appropriate patterns of organization to inform and to persuade in oral presentations (C1.5)
Gather and evaluate information for its relevance to his or her research questions (RS2.4)
Use the internet to gather/research information on colleges (RS2.4, RS3.1)
Use SCOIS to gather/research information on colleges (RS2.4, RS3.1)
Draw conclusions from synthesized information to create a documented research project (RS3.2)
Use PowerPoint to create a slide show using the information collected (RS3.2)
Present information using multimedia resources (C1.1, C1.2)
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Instructional Methods and Strategies *
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- Review rubric (instructor should review all elements of rubric with students)
- Assign lab dates (students should have at least 3 class periods (90 minute blocks) to use computers to gather information through internet research and apply the information to PowerPoint)
- Students should also be assigned presentation dates
- PowerPoint Slide Show Presentations
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Culminating Assessments |
PowerPoint Slide Show (see rubric) |
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Materials and Resources |
Paper, pens, dictionaries, CCC, computers, printers |
* Please note activating, cognitive and summarizing strategies, best practices addressed, differentiating instruction, use of technology, collaboration, Bloom's level and art integration components as appropriate.
The following is the rubric I use to grade this activity.
Name_______________________________________
Date___________
College/University Research
PowerPoint Slide Show
Students are to prepare a PowerPoint slide show for a selected college/university. Students may only use the school's official website and SCOIS to obtain information. Please adhere to the AUP guidelines. Also, no plagiarism; students are expected to complete their own work. Be creative, and pay careful attention to grammar/mechanics. Finally, include your name, class, instructor, and date at the end of the slide show.
College/University____________________________
| Slide 1 | | School's Name, Address, Telephone Number |
| Slide 2 | | Undergraduate Admissions Requirements |
| Slide 3 | | Degrees |
| Slide 4 | | History |
| Slide 5 | | Tuition |
| Slide 6 | | Housing |
| Slide 7 | | Student Organizations |
| Slide 8 | | Other Information |
Slide Show (50 pts)
| _____ | | 8+ slides | | 50 pts |
| _____ | | 4 to 7 slide | | 30 pts |
| _____ | | 1 to 3 slides | | 10 pts |
Creativity (20 pts)
| _____ | | very creative | | 18-20 pts |
| _____ | | creative | | 12-17 pts |
| _____ | | minimum creativity | | 6-11 pts |
| _____ | | little creativity | | 0-5 pts |
Grammar/Mechanics (10 pts)
| _____ | | minimal (<3) or no errors | | 7-10 pts |
| _____ | | frequent errors | | 3-6 pts |
| _____ | | substantial errors | | 0-2 pts |
Presentation (20 pts)
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Math
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Art
Computers & Internet
Music
P.E. & Health
Other
Multi-Disciplinary
