Along The El Camino Real

Discovering California’s Missions

CTAP 295 Power Point Presentation By: Stan Avila

My Expectations and Goals

• To learn how to construct a web page that is functional and informative.

• To develop a web page that students could successfully use in place of traditional methods.

• To learn the “Ins” and “Outs” of web page construction.

Summary of My Project

• My name is Stan Avila, I’m a fourth grade teacher at Junction Elementary School in Palo Cedro, California.

• The lesson I developed is “ Along The El Camino Real” ; Discovering California’s Missions.

• My teacher’s home page.

• Contact information: [email protected]

Standards Addressed

• California State Standards – Social Studies/History for fourth grade 4.2.8

• Instructional Objectives: 1. Students will visit each mission on the web.

2. Complete a mission database sheet.

3. Compile a Mission Book.

Lesson Description & Timeline

• K-W-L Chart/Quick trip • Mission Database • Mission Tour A • Mission Tour B • Drawing Activity • Mission Book • K-W-L Chart • Lesson 1 – 1-2 days • Lesson 2 – 1 day • Lesson 3 – 2 days • Lesson 4 – 1 day • Lesson 5 – 1 day • Lesson 6 – 2 days • Lesson 7 – 1 day

Activities:

• Complete a K-W-L Chart • Quick-Trip Activity (visit each mission) • Build a Mission Database • Mission Tour A – General questions • Mission Tour B – Specific questions • Mission Drawing activity • Culminating activity – Make a Mission Book

Assessment and Rubric

• Created a Five Point rubric 5 – Excellent work, all assignments completed 4 – All work completed adequately 3 – Majority of work completed, some errors 2 – Not all work completed, many errors 1 – Incomplete assignments , poor quality

Internet Integration

• Students will use the internet to visit various sites pertaining to the California Missions.

• They will gather data about the missions and complete a variety of assignments.

Additional Technology

• Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Power Point • Digital Camera

Lesson Plan Revision

• Lesson 1 – Made the activity form easier to use • Lesson 2 – Created a database form • Lesson 6 – Had students work in groups

Lesson Implementation

• Used the computer lab and classroom computers • Students were apprehensive at first but gained confidence as they worked through the lessons.

• Students with advanced skills were uses as tutors.

• Additional time was given to complete lessons.

Student Performance

• Most students showed significant growth in understanding and knowledge of the 6 subject.

• Students completed 5 4 related activities with varying degrees of success.

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Student Grade Student ID#

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Analysis of Student Performance

Student Grade

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Student Performance

What I Learned & Observations

• How to use the internet as a resource and teaching tool.

• What resources are available to me as an educator.

• Developed skills that I can share with other educators.

• Lessons need to be specific and easy to understand.

• Let the students apply the knowledge they have acquired.

• Students are capable of more then we expect!