Lesson+1+History+of+Me!

__**LESSON 1 **__


 * Grade Level:** 2nd


 * Unit:** Life Cycle


 * Assignment type:** Science


 * Lesson objectives (include 2 or 3):**
 * Student will be introduced to Web 2.0 tools.
 * Student will be able to create, access and edit their time line and photo album/slideshow.
 * Student will actively research information unique to his/her life.
 * Student will collaborate with people in their circle of family and friends who can help them with specific events that occurred throughout their life.


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


 * Title of lesson:** History of Me!


 * 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 are constructing a time line of our life using a Web 2.0 tool.

I am asking the children to research or investigate the important events or "milestones" that have occurred in their lives and record them on a time line.

My goal for this lesson is that the children engage in making a visible history for themselves. I will encourage the students to add to their time line for future milestones when they experience great moments or reach specific goals. To enhance the visual element of this exercise, the students will also create a photo album/slideshow that corresponds to their time line. Both of these Web 2.0 tools can be added to as the students grow.


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

The assignment is both in-class and homework. In class we will be working on the time lines and photo album. At home the students will be researching his/her history.


 * Technology used:**

The following Web 2.0 tools  I believe that using these tools is an authentic way for the students to express their lives individually. This lesson changes the teaching and learning by integrating the life history with the interactive nature of current technology, Web 2.0 tools.
 * www.timetoast.com
 * www.picturetrail.com
 * The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way:**

Hello everyone!

This week we are going to start a couple of really cool projects!

You are going to make a __**TIME LINE**__  of your life, a history of you. I want you to include events that are unique to you. What is the first date you should include? Your birthday, of course! You choose the events you want to include in your time line. This is a great chance to ask your family to help you remember dates of significant moments in your history. Maybe a really fun camping trip or a new baby in your family. Maybe your first word or your first bike..what neat idea!

We will also be starting an online <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">__**PHOTO ALBUM/SLIDE SHOW**__ <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"> this week. I would like you to include pictures that correspond (match dates) on your time line. For example, the first picture in your album will be your baby picture. I want you to continue to add to your time line and photo album with things that make you happy. Everyone achieves different things at different times and we all like things that are unique to us. I want you to take pride in yourselves and enjoy working on these ongoing projects. I have provided links to these Web 2.0 tools and some examples. <span style="color: #0013ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 182%;">

History of Mr. P

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Now it's your turn. Click on the links above to begin your history. Good Luck on your investigation and...

Have fun!!!