Technology Activity: India Reference Section: Grade 3 Social. (2011). Retrieved on October, 7, 2012, from http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/Divison1/grade3social.htm Mr. Nussbaum.

(2012). Retrieved on October, 7, 2012, from http://mrnussbaum.com/interactive_world_map/ Cricket Web. Free Online Educational Tools and games (2003 2012). Retrieved on October, 7, 2012, from http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2geography.html#india Grade Level: 3 Subject: Social Studies Brief Description of Activity: To introduce the countries as a class we will access an Interactive world map: http://mrnussbaum.com/interactive_world_map/ Students can see where these countries are in relation to other countries in the world. General information about each country appears when the mouse is hovered over the country. To begin an activity and narrow the focus further I will first have the students begin by accessing an electronic resource focused just on India. Students will follow this link http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2geography.html#india and select the title A Village in India The site A Village in India contains three activities that help students explore the differences between India and Canada. The site allows students to: View photos showing how life is different from Canada students will respond to the photos Compare village homes/ lifestyle Students will respond to the photos Game: drag and drop Indias neighbors General Learner Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, cultural, and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru. Specific Learner Outcomes: Students will appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities.

ICT Outcomes: C.1.1.1 Students will access and retrieve appropriate information from electronic sources for a specific inquiry C.1.1.2 Students will process information from more than one source and retell what has been discovered C.6.1.3 Students will use technology to support and present conclusions C.4.1.3 Students will organize information from more than one source C.7.1.3 Students will draw conclusions from organized information

Rational for Computer Integration: Computers have been integrated into this lesson to allow students to become more actively involved and engaged in their own learning. The activities will also allow students to visualize the material covered in class. This will hopefully lead to better understanding and retention. The resources will also allow students self assess their prior learning from previous classes. I was able to access these resources through using Google search.