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media type="youtube" key="OFSrINhfNsQ?version=3" height="315" width="560" ** Language Arts : What is a wetland? ** ** 1. Informational Text ** ** Reading, Informal Text, Kindergarten Exp. First Grade Exp.R.IT.00.01 ** identify and describe the basic form and purpose of a variety of  informational genre including environmental text, concept books, and picture books.
 * Unit Plan JD **
 * JDuffey Class Work **


 * What specific content standards are involved?
 * 1) Reading and undestanding content information. Understanding different types of text. ( Provide newspapers, concept books and picture books for viewing and investagating.)

a. **__Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers,experts, or others employing a variety of digitalenvironments and media.__** ** Vocabulary ** **// Students will… //** ** Reading Word Study Kindergarten, First Grade.R.WS.00.10 ** in context, determine the meaning of a few words, familiar and repeated phrases including objects, actions, concepts, content vocabulary, and literary terms, using
 * a) __Students will build a power point with the teacher to show their final project.__
 * b) __What related goals (NETS, 21Ct skills, district or school mission, etc.) Students will use technology to produce evidance of their findings. Some examples would include, using wiki spaces to record information and use computer programs such as word or power point to make prsentations.__
 * c) __Publish with peers and digital media ( students will work together on a smart board with teacher gathering information and post their findings.__
 * What are the Big Ideas, principles and processes that are addressed by this standard?
 * 3) Identify content information, Describe content with peers and implament lesson with peers and discuss with peers. (Small group prsentations. could act out a story,put on a play or give a speech.)

** Personal Style ** **// Students will… //** ** Writing Process,W.PS.00.01 ** develop originality in oral, written, and visual messages in both narrative (e.g.,  natural language, expressed sentiment, original ideas) and informational writing (e.g., listing,  naming, describing).trategies and resources including picture clues, prediction, and other people.

** Speaking Conventions ** **// Students will… //** ** S.CN.00.01 ** explore and use language to communicate with a variety of audiences and for different purposes including problem-solving, explaining, looking for solutions, constructing relationships, and expressing courtesies.

** Conventions ** ** Listening & V I E W I N G ****// Students will… //** ** L.CN.00.01 ** understand and follow one- and two-step directions.

Tech 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems

3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d. Process data and report results 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities1