Timeline

W–2–6.2 Selecting facts to set context/background (Local) NETS 2a—Teachers design. Develop and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS-S. Teacher: a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. 6. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. d.Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies || According to [|www.scholastic.com], Nat King Cole is one of America's musical treasures and much of the music he composed and performed is perfect for younger students to enjoy. Integrating the life and music of Nat King Cole into the curriculum not only initiates a forum to discuss difficult subjects, such as racism and prejudice, it enables students to discover and explore jazz music, a true American art form created by talented and innovative black Americans. Teaching students about jazz music in general, and then listening to specific Nat King Cole songs creates an exciting introduction to Black History Month. As students learn about Nat King Cole, his life and his music, they can discuss and use the information presented in the biography Expected length of lesson: 70 minutes || The teacher will use both verbal and visual directions. Multiple ways of engaging students include listening to the article, clear directions, the opportunity to ask questions and the hands-on creation of the timeline using Prezi. Students will be given the opportunity to apply what they have learned by the participating in creating the timeline on Prezi. || Internet access Biographical article, Nat King Cole, from [] White Board Markers for White Board Prezi Presentation Software || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Collaborative environment || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">During group work, the teacher will walk around and monitor the students, asking questions to be sure the students comprehend the key events in Nat King Cole’s life and how to use Prezi. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will ask students questions to be sure the auditory learners have comprehended the lesson. || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Engagement/During (50 Minutes) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Closure/Post (10 minutes) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students will have listened to the biography of Nat King Cole’s life and determined the important events. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students will have created a timeline of Nat King Cole’s life on Prezi presentation software. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Adapted from www.scholastic.com || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Prezi and similar technology will improve student learning because it will engage them through a hands-on activity. They will learn the information, then the information will be reinforced as they create their presentations. || This linked will lead to a sample Prezi I made for the students. []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Grade/Content || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Grade 2 – Technology Lesson Plan ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Title || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Jazz Arts and Nat King Cole—A Timeline of Nat King Cole’s Life ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Standards || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">GLE:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Context of the Lesson/Why this lesson was chosen—a summary of the original lesson plan || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">This technology lesson is presented to provide first and second grade students with opportunity to learn use digital tools and resources to understand the concept of a timeline and a biography, the story of a person’s life, in this lesson, Nat King Cole.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Opportunities to Learn || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">All students in the group are included.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Materials—Tools Chosen to Improve Lesson Plan; Prezi chosen because it’s very graphic and students will enjoy its movements. || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Computer Lab
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Classroom Environment || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">The classroom is a Computer Lab
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Differentiated Instruction || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will coach students during group work and the development of the timeline.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Objectives—New goals for the lesson plan || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to:
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Identify the important events of Nat King Cole’s life.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">How to create a timeline on Prezi presentation software ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Instructional Procedures—New design of the lesson plan || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Opening/Before (10 Minutes)
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Explain the concept of a biography, the story of someone’s life, to the students.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Read the biographical article, Nat King Cole, to the students. Article is located at <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/cole_n.htm
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will lead class discussion on the important events in Nat King Cole’s life.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will write events in order on white board in front of class so students can see.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will make sure events are written in proper date order.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will demonstrate then coach the students in creating a timeline of Nat King Cole’s life on Prezi software.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">The teacher will show the students how to use Prezi (I do).
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students will make timeline of Nat King Cole’s life on Prezi (We do).
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students will share their timeline designs with the other students.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will ask the students what the highlights and low points were of Nat King Cole’s life.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Teacher will ask the students why they think these were highlights and low points. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Assessment || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Students will have learned that a biography is the story of a person’s life.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Reflections || <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Prezi and similar technology will improve my teaching by giving me another tool to engage students. It’s another ‘opportunity to learn’ that will give me one more way to reach students and be sure they comprehend the lesson.