Title – Aviation Lesson #3

By – Audrey Pruitt

Subject – Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Language Arts (MultiDisciplinary)

Grade Level – 1-3

Objectives:

— This project will be a culmination activity for the unit.

— Students will write a one-page essay using information gathered from our unit. Possible topics included: “I’ll never forget the day I got by pilot’s license.” “A day in the life of a pilot/flight attendant/flight crew person.” Or News reporter for a day about a dog fight/plane flight.

Subject Area(s): social studies, language arts

Materials:

— Books related to the topic of flight (see attached)

— Note cards for recording information

— Pencils

— Paper for writing

— Internet

Procedure:

— Since this is the culminating activity students should be aware of resources that they may use.

— Give them the assignment to write a one-page essay using one of the above ideas or an idea of their own (must be approved).

— The students will be given several class periods to work on this. Suggested steps:

— Review research and note-taking

— Go to library and research and take notes

— Compile information

— Write outline or rough draft

— Have a friend read it

— Revise and rewrite

— Have teacher read it

— Revise and edit

— Publish final copy

— The students will share their work with the rest of the class using the authors chair

Assessment:

— Each step will be assessed for participation. One point will be earned for each step that is completed.

— The final copy will be checked for spelling, punctuation, grammar and clarity. One point will be deducted for each error.

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