Mini Lesson 2

Drew ElrodFRIT 7234– Information Fluency and Inquiry

Georgia Southern UniversitySpring 2014

Georgia Performance Standards

SSUSH11 : The student will describe the economic, social, and geographic impact of the growth of big business and technological innovations after Reconstruction. a. Explain the impact of the railroads on other industries, such as steel, and on the organization of big business. b. Describe the impact of the railroads in the development of the West; include the transcontinental railroad, and the use of Chinese labor. c. Identify John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company and the rise of trusts and monopolies d. Describe the inventions of Thomas Edison; include the electric light bulb, motion pictures, and the phonograph, and their impact on American life

ISTE-NETS Standards

• 1. Creativity and Innovation– Students demonstrate

creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.• b. Create original

works as a means of personal or group expression.

• 2. Communication and Collaboration– Students use digital media and

environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.• a. Interact, collaborate, and

publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media

• b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

ISTE-NETS Standards

• 3. Research and Information Fluency– Students apply digital tools

to gather, evaluate, and use information.• b. Locate, organize, analyze,

evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media

• c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks

• 5. Digital Citizenship– Students understand

human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.• b. Exhibit a positive

attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

ISTE-NETS Standards

• 6. Technology Operations and Concepts– Students demonstrate a sound

understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.• a. Understand and use technology

systems• b. Select and use applications effectively

and productively

Essential Questions

• How did the emergence of the railroad impact the American West?

• Which industries benefited from the railroad? Why? • How did Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller

accumulate their wealth through monopolies and trusts?

• How did inventions by Thomas Edison impact American life?

UnderstandingLearning Goals

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of how the railroad helped shape the economic growth of the United States following Reconstruction.

• Students will learn how and why Chinese and Irish immigrants were chiefly responsible for the labor force in building the railroads.

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of how new technology would impact American society.

• Students will successfully create an infographic using a Web 2.0 tool based upon their topic of study.

• Students will successfully post their infographic link to Twitter using the appropriate hashtag.

• Students will successfully attach and send their Work Cited page through email.

Performance

• Each student will select a topic based upon the GPS SSUSH11. The topic must be approved by the teacher.

• The focus of the infographic is to demonstrate knowledge of the topic as it relates to the standard.– Information must be relevant and appropriate to the topic

of study. – The presentation must include text, visuals, video (link or

clip), and a overall design theme. – Students must post the link to their infographic to Twitter:

#USHcolonel

AssessmentCategory NO YES

Topic

Relevant Information

Infographic Tool

Text

Visuals

Video Link

Design Theme

Sources (6)

MLA Format

Emailed Sources

Twitter Post of Link

Technology

• Each student will create an infographic using one of the options listed in the link:– http://www.creativebloq.com/infographic/tools-2131971– Students will include text, visuals, video link(s), and an overall

design theme.– Students will email the teacher the Work Cited page:

drew.elrod@bartow.k12.ga.us– https://www.smore.com/7sxpv

• Curated list of resources to assist and guide students in their research.

– Students will post the link to their infographic to Twitter: #USHcolonel

Citizenship

– Each student must have 6 credible resources. The student will use MLA format for the citation of sources and submit it through email.• Sources must be credible--- Wikipedia is NOT a credible

source! Use the link below to help you check the validity of your sources.– http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/web-eval-sites.htm

• Use our media center page for databases and other resources.– http://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=1

172&sc_id=1169234155