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Title- Declaration of Independence/ Note Taking/Skype Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will improve note taking skills by researching effective tips for note taking. 2. Students work in groups to create a class how-to/tips Wiki Page on note taking skills. 3. Students will effectively use note taking skills while Skyping with several outside experts on the American Revolution, specifically concentrating on the Declaration of Independence. 4. Students will collaborate with peers to create a Wiki Page and another group website concentrating on the Declaration of Independence. Standards: Common Core Georgia Performance Standard
SS4H4 The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution. b. Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.

21st Century Learners Standards: 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 1.1.9, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5, 1.4.2, 1.4.3, 1.4.4, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.5, 2.3.1, 2.3.3, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 3.1.1, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.3.1, 4.3.2 NETS-S Performance Indicators: 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 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
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems

Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry 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

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d. Process data and report results 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 c. Troubleshoot systems and applications d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

Guided Questions Why is note taking an important skill to learn? In your opinion what are the best tips for note taking? Why was the Declaration of Independence written? Why did colonists feel this document was important? Lesson Layout Students will review the list.ly curation: reviewing articles and videos on improving note taking skills, creating wiki pages, and website builders. Students will create a class Wiki Page on tips for note taking including reviews on apps used for note taking. Students will create a list of questions and/or topics to ask while Skyping with outside experts. Students will implement note taking strategies when Skyping with outside experts on the American Revolution, specifically the Declaration of Independence. Groups will create a website devoted to the Declaration of Independence. Components of the website will include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.