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It's Too Late to Apologize Declaration of Independence Unit

6-8.RH.7. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

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Video Tutorial on how to convert a digital Read Write Think timeline to PDF: 

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Video Tutorial on how to convert a digital Read Write Think timeline to PDF: 

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Tutorial on how to load and publish as a pdf for Timeline Project

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I have truly learned a lot in this course that opened my eyes to new technology to use in my classroom and will more effectively help me use technology in the classroom.

Firstly, as we dug deep into the TAP rubric, I learned how videos and Smartboard technology can be used to help promote student engagement. I thought about how these tech tools would fit into the various categories of the TAP rubric, such as Presenting Instructional Content Additionally, videos help to meet the needs of a diverse group of students. I feel that use of the Smartboard, videos, and Interactive Timeline software is a direct evidence of my Knowledge of Students, as my students have requested videos in the classroom.

Second, before our TechTools assignments, I had never before heard of online timeline technology. Without these assignments (and ASU's extensive catalog of resources), I would have not known of my ability to transform an assignment I planned to do on paper into an assignment that could be done on the computer collaboratively and with COLOR graphics.

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8th Grade Social Studies standards that relate to using technology (specifically Interactive Timeline software) in the classroom:

S1&2 PO 3 Construct timelines (e.g., presidents/world leaders, key events, people) of the historical era being studied.

S1&2 PO 7 Analyze cause and effect relationships between and among individuals and/or historical events.

6-8.RH.7. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

6-8.WHST.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.

S1C4-PO2: Describe (explain) the significance of key events of the Revolutionary War:
a. major battles (e.g., Lexington, Saratoga, Trenton)
b. aid from France
c. surrender at Yorktown (Treaty of Paris):

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Interactive simulation to use on Smartboard--allows students to click different areas of the battlefield to find out more about what warfare was like during the American Revolution

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Exemplar Timeline of the Four Major Battles of the American Revolution

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Exemplar Timeline of the Four Major Battles of the American Revolution

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Video to Integrate into American Revolution Unit

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Video to Integrate into American Revolution Unit

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School House Rock--The Shot Heard Round the World

6-8.RH.7. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

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Video Tutorial on Read Write Think's Timeline

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Video Tutorial on Read Write Think's Timeline

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S1&2 PO 3 Construct timelines (e.g., presidents/world leaders, key events, people) of the historical era being studied.

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How to Create Timelines on Read Write Think

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The following ISTE standards for teachers are being met by Ms. Johnston in this unit by using Interactive Timeline software: 

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The following ISTE standards for teachers are being met by Ms. Johnston in this unit by using Interactive Timeline software: 

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1(a)(c)       2(a)(b)(c)     3(a)(d)       4(a)         5(d)

The following ISTE standards for teachers are being met by Ms. Johnston in this unit by using Smartboard technology:

1(a)(d)        2(a)(b)(c) 3(a)(b) 5(a)

The following ISTE standards for teachers are being met by Ms. Johnston in this unit by using videos:

1(a)(b)(c)(d)      2(a)(b)(c)         4(b)(c)     5(b)(c)

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The following ISTE standards for students are being promoted by using Interactive Timeline software in the classroom: 

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The following ISTE standards for students are being promoted by using Interactive Timeline software in the classroom: 

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1(b)        2(b) 3(b)(c)     4(b)(c)     5(b)      6(a)(b)(c)(d)

The following ISTE standards for students are being promoted by using Smartboard technology in the classroom:

1(a)       2(b)        5(a)(d)    6(a)(c)

The following ISTE standards for students are being promoted by using videos in the classroom:

1(a)(c)(d)            2(a)(b)(d)          3(b)(c)(d)      4(b)     5(b)

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I teach 8th grade Social Studies at Carson Junior High School where we are not one-to-one in the Social Studies classroom. Since we are not one-to-one (like English and Math), I have the option to check out the computer lab in the library. With this in mind, I plan to implement the following technology throughout this unit:

--Smartboard Interactive Software
--Videos
--Online Timeline Software

At Carson Junior High School, the emphasis for the Social Studies department is improving Guided note taking. Some of the benefits of using Smartboard technology include:
1) visual engagement for students
2) constant reference point for directions
3) opportunities for more students to be involved in the learning process i.e. writing answers on the Smarboard, clicking through the slides
4) helps students that are visual leaners

The benefits of using videos during instruction include:
1) different explanation for students--if they don't get it one way, help them to learn it another way
2) visual engagement for students (hooks in lessons/brainbreaks)
3) visuals for visual learners
4) creates an experience--allows students to really be there

Finally, the benefits of using Interactive Timeline software include:

1) aligns with state content standards for 8th grade Social Studies
2) creates a transformative learning experience
3) allows students to work at their own pace (differentiation)
4) allows students a realm of choice in how they want to structure/create/present information (student choice)
5) allows students to collaborate and share ideas with others
6) creates a soft copy and hard copy product

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Students will study the major taxes/events that led to the American Revolution as well as the major figures involved/major battles of the American Revolution itself.

Major Taxes and Events that are Covered:
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The Tea Act
The Stamp Act
The Sugar Act
The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts

The Four Major Battles of the American Revolution:
The Battle of Lexington
The Battle of Trenton
Valley Forge
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Yorktown