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North East ISD Educational Technology

Third Grade Social Studies

Social Studies TEKS   NEISD Technology Standards
3.5C Identify and use symbols to locate places on maps and globes 3.1N Log on to the network using personal username. 1E
3.16E Interpret and create visuals including maps 3.3N Create, name, and save files to personal directory on the network. 1E
Language Arts TEKS 3.4N Access files in personal directory and on the student-shared directory. 1E
3.7C Read to accomplish various purposes, both assigned and self-selected (2-3) 3.5N Save files from the student-shared directory to personal directory by either copying the icon or using the Save As feature within the program. 1B, 1E
3.9F Make and explain inferences from texts such as determining important ideas, causes and effects, making predictions, and drawing conclusions (1-3) 3.1B Use My Computer to navigate to available drives. 1E
3.10B Demonstrate understanding of informational text in a variety of ways through writing, illustrating, developing demonstrations, and using available technology (2-3) 3.1M Create a new presentation or open an existing presentation on the student-shared directory. 1E, 7A, 7B, 7C, 11B
3.12D Use multiple sources, including print such as an encyclopedia, technology, and experts, to locate information that addresses questions (2-3) 3.3M Add text to slides. 2E
3.12E Interpret and use graphic sources of information, including maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams (2-3) 3.7M  Insert Pictures from Clipart Gallery.  5A, 7C, 10A, 10B
3.12J Draw conclusions from information gathered (K-3)    
3.20 The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research    
3.20A Write or dictate questions for investigating (2-3)    
3.20B Record his/her own knowledge of a topic in a variety of ways such as by drawing pictures, making lists, and showing connections among ideas (K-3)    
3.20C Take simple notes from relevant sources such as classroom guests, books, and media sources (2-3)    
3.20D Compile notes into outlines, reports, summaries, or other written efforts using available technology (2-3)
 		    


Generalization: The earth is divided into hemispheres.

Directions:

  1. Right click here on Show Me the Evidence (PowerPoint). Select Save Target As.
  2. Save it into Student Share in the 3rd grade folder. Navigate to the icon in Student Share, right click on it, and mark it as Read Only to protect it.
  3. Students will click once on the PowerPoint lesson in Student Share, copy it, and paste it into their own personal directory.
  4. They will work with the lesson in Normal or Slide View.
  5. The students will read the prediction slide, then click on the next slide and delete either the words True or Not True to leave the correct response remaining on the slide.
  6. Then they will use pieces of information from their textbook to write evidence that supports their position in the Here's the Evidence box.
  7. Then the students will insert pictures into their slide show.
  8. The students will save their work as they add to it.
  9. Then they are ready to share their slide show.

Another way to use this activity ...

  1. Save the Show Me the Evidence lesson into Staff Share in the 3rd grade folder.
  2. Open it from your multimedia computer that is hooked up to your TV, and show one prediction slide at a time up on the TV.
  3. The students will read the prediction, and then use their textbook to support or reject the prediction. They will write their response in their journal.
  4. Then the teacher will ask the class to discuss their responses and come to a consensus.
  5. Next the teacher will type in the class response on the Here's the Evidence slide.
  6. The activity may be completed over a period of days, and then shared as a class review in Slide Show view.