You Teach the Subject

 Notes to teacher
Introduction
The Task
The Process
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion
Reflection
Extension

Introduction

 Have you ever thought to yourself, "Boy, if I were a teacher, I would sure do things differently."

Well, if I know students, and I think I do, EVERYONE has had that thought pass through their mind at some point. If so, then this project is for YOU!!

 

Welcome to the 21st Century!! Consider yourself part of the 'new' generation of learners, where you will 'construct' your own knowledge by teaching other students. Throw away that old textbook, burn those tired worksheets because now YOU will teach!! Embrace technology -create multimedia presentations including  Slide shows, Power Point presentations, video recordings, computer graphics and any other 21st Century technological ideas you can utilize.

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The Task

Your team will create, organize and present a complete multimedia lesson on the subject assigned to your peers.

 The class will be divided into three to five groups and each group will be assigned one part of an overall subject to teach the rest of the students. Your group will also be required to design, administer and grade a test based on your presentation (PS: You will have to ALSO take your OWN group's test).

 

Your group will have both class periods (90 minutes) to present your decade

Total time

· 40-50 minute presentation

· 20 minute test

· 10 minute evaluation and analysis

 

Your team will divide and conquer this responsibility!!

First: Assign jobs to team members

(click each name for a complete list of responsibilities)
Group Leader
Assignment Manager
Visual Aide Coordinator
Test Administrator
Individual Presenter/Reporter

Second: Assign topics to your reporters

 
People and Events
Science and Technology
Arts and Entertainment
Lifestyles/Leisure and Sports
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The Process

(You have a five day work week to complete entire presentation)

Day One:

Divide the class into working groups - one group for each decade
Assign jobs within the group
Review project expectations with your group
Copy job worksheet for each person - complete and turn into the Group Leader to be placed in the "your Decade Notebook" in the group pages.
Group Leader Worksheet

Assignment Manager Worksheet

Test Administer Worksheet

Visual Aide Coordinator Worksheet

Individual Presenter/Reporter Worksheet

 

Day Two:
  • Pick categories and topics for individual reporters and presenters
  • With your group members, Group Leaders and Assignment Managers should review the outline requirements for individual reporters and presenters
  • Visual Aide and Test Administrators will help the Individual Reporters

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    From this point forward, each job will have different daily assignments. Please click on the appropriate day for your assignments

    Day Three

    Day Four

    Day Five

     

    Over the Weekend:
  • Complete your individual responsibilities as per your group assignment. Check with your Group Leader and Assignment Manager for further information.
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    Resources

    Web sites for the 1950's

    Topics for the 1950's
    Web sites for the 1960s

    Topics for the 1960's

    Web sites for the 1970's

    Topics for the 1970's
    Web sites for the 1980's

    Topics for the 1980's

    When you click on the above links, you are clicking off my page.

    If you need to get back to this page, you must click the back button on your browser menu bar.

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    Evaluation

     Your presentation will be evaluated according to the following rubric:

    Rubric

    This project meets the following Arizona State Academic Standards:

    Standards

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    Conclusion

    You have just completed an incredible amount of work in a short amount of time.....phew!! Looking back, you should feel a real sense of accomplishment for your final lesson.

  • Imagine if you had to produce a lesson for every day - like a TEACHER :) I must say, it is much easier than what you just experienced. As you develop skillls for this type of activity, you become more proficient in creating this type of presentation.
  • If you are considering entering the teaching field, this was a valuable lesson. You learned how to organize and present an body of information and hopefully teach a group of students.
  • If you are considering working in 'corporate America,' you will also be using these skills again. Just be thankful you have a 'jump start' on those who have not done this type of assignment!!
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    Self-evaluation and Reflection

     Each student will participate in two evaluation activities for this project:
    Fill out the Group Evaluation Form as an audience member, after a group has presented.
    Write a four paragraph essay describing your experience with this project:
    • Introduction: General Statement, 2-5 Sentences regarding your what you were expecting to happen during the project, THESIS STATEMENT

      1st Body Paragraph: 2-3 Chunk paragraph regarding what you liked about the project

      2nd Body Paragraph: 2-3 Chunk paragraph regarding what you would do differently next time

      Conclusion: THESIS STATEMENT, 2-5 sentences regarding how this project has prepared you for your future (for both school and work place)
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    Extension

     

    As you progress through your formal education, whether it be in high school, college and beyond, keep this project in mind. You have developed many talents and skills that will not only help you in school but in your future career as well.

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    Click on the following link if you are planning to implement this Web Quest in your classroom.

     

     

     Webquest credit: Heather Carter

    Greenway Middle School, Phoenix, Arizona