Unit Plan Template

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Unit Author

First and Last Name

Jessica Morris, Linnea Brailsford, Stephen Doerfler

Authors E-mail Address

jmor114@lsu.edu, lbrail1@lsu.edu, sdoerf1@lsu.edu

Course Name(s)

Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Course Number(s)

ELRC 4507

Course Section(s)

Instructor(s) Name(s)

Deborah Heroman

Unit Overview
Unit Plan Title

Natural Disasters

Curriculum-Framing Questions

Goals

Students will analyze and synthesize knowledge researched

about natural disasters. Students will apply concepts
learned to real-world situations.
Lesson 1:
DOK Level 2: What major bodies of water and landforms
exist in the world? How do landforms develop?
DOK Level 3: How do plate tectonics relate to or cause
other natural disasters to occur?

Content Questions

Lesson 2:
DOK Level 2: What are tornadoes? What are their causes?
What areas are prone to tornadoes?
DOK Level 3: How does the importance of specific natural
resources relate to human survival and human endeavors?
How do tornadoes affect people and the environment?
Lesson 3:
DOK Level 2: How are volcanoes helpful? How are
volcanoes harmful?
DOK Level 3: Evaluate: Are volcanoes more helpful or
harmful? Explain and support using evidence.

Unit Summary

In this unit, students will be able to research about natural disasters and the effects of natural
disasters on people and the environment. Starting with a comprehensive overview of plate
tectonics in Lesson One, students will gain an overview of geography and where natural
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disasters occur. Lesson Ones culminating project integrates PowerPoint technology skills in
the classroom with content researched. Lesson Two extends exploration of natural disasters
with its focus on the effects of tornadoes. Lesson Twos culminating project teaches students
how to use Microsoft Publisher to produce high-quality brochures while ensuring content
learned. Lesson Threes focus concerns the debate of whether volcanoes are harmful,
helpful, or both. Its ending project guides students into exploring the effects of constructive
and destructive forces in the form of a Prezi presentation tool.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)

5th grade Social Studies- Geography, History and Science

Grade Level [Click box(es) of all grade level(s) that your Unit targets]

K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented

3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:

Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks

Lesson 1: Locate major landforms and geographic features, places, and bodies of
water/waterways on a map of the United States (G-1A-M2)
Lesson 2:
16. Identify ways in which people in the United States depend upon and modify the physical
environment (G-1D-E1)
17. Identify natural disasters, their causes, areas prone to them, and how those disasters
affect people and the environment (G-1D-E3)
18. Describe the importance of specific natural resources to human survival and human
endeavors (G-1D-E4)
Lesson 3:

5.GLE.32: Demonstrate the results of constructive and destructive forces

using models or illustrations(ESS--M--A7)
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes

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Procedures

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Lesson 1 Plate Tectonics Stephen Doerfler
Lesson 2 Tornadoes Jessica Morris
Lesson 3 Volcanoes Linnea Brailsford
Approximate Time Needed

3 Class Periods
Prerequisite Skills

Typing, research skills

Materials and Resources

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Technology Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed)

Camera
Laser Disk
Computer(s)
Printer
Digital Camera
Projection System
DVD Player
Scanner
Internet Connection
Television

VCR
Video Camera
Video Conferencing Equip.
Other:

Technology Software (Click boxes of all software needed.)

Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Web Browser
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM

Web Page Development

Word Processing
Other: PowerPoint

Printed Materials

N/A

Supplies

Posterboard, Markers, Computer, Projector, Speakers

Internet Resources

Youtube.com, Prezi.com

Others

N/A

Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction

Resource Student

Accommodations placed based on 504 or IEP goals

Non-Native English
Speaker

Use of translator

Gifted Student

Higher level resources, more challenging material

Student Assessment

Electronic Portfolio compiled of their work from the unit.

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