I+Spy+Colorado!

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LESS **____**ON 1 **__




 * Grade Level:** 2nd


 * Unit:** Basic Geography and Map Skills


 * Assignment type:** Social Studies


 * Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):**
 * Student will be introduced to Colorado history.
 * Student will answer questions through accessing information on the internet.
 * Student will collaborate to answer questions.
 * Student will gain knowledge concerning Colorado landmarks.

 **Time required to complete this lesson:** 1 week


 * Title of lesson:** I Spy Colorado!


 * Resources/materials needed:**
 * Computers
 * Writing paper
 * Pencil


 * Description of lesson (if you were to describe to a parent what was happening in the classroom for this lesson, what would you say in a few paragraphs).**

This week we will be learning about the beautiful state of Colorado. The United States Congress passed an enabling act on March 3, 1875 and the territory of Colorado became a state. The history of Colorado pre-dates its statehood. Native Americans of Colorado inhabited parts of the state and make up part of its rich history. We will be taking a virtual tour of Colorado landmarks totaling six stops. Each stop on our tour is accompanied by great pictures and challenging questions to enhance our learning experiences. Each child will be responsible for homework at night and will work in teams during class time to complete the tour. We are excited to begin our learning on this amazing state we know as Colorado.


 * Assignment (homework or in-class: this is how the learner will practice the learning that has just occurred):**

The first of the assignment is to log on to Mapwing and take a tour of six landmarks in Colorado. The students will work in teams to take the tour and at each stop you will learn exciting and interesting facts about the stop. Each stop has four questions that each student will be expected to answer based on the information they read about the landmark. Good luck and have fun "spying" Colorado!


 * Technology used:**

www.mapwing.com


 * The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way:**

The students are able to take the information they collected in their tour and answer questions about various lan dmarks in Colorado. The students are also able to hone their skills in mapping and geography of their home state of Colorado.

Let's learn some history about the state we live in.

Colorado became a state in March of 1875 and has a very rich history. We will be taking a virtual tour of this beautiful state and answer questions dealing with each of the six stops. People come from all over the world to visit these exciting stops on your tour. YOU are lucky enough to have all this in your backyard.

You will be working by yourself on homework and will work in your teams during our time to answer the questions that pertain to each stop.

Enjoy you tour!

Mr. Pritchett

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