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Teacher(s): Mrs. Menges (Library) and Seora Martinez (Spanish) Unit: Spanish Countries Research
Grade Level: 5th Plan Date: 9/8/2015 Time Frame: Approximately 6 weeks at 40 minutes per week
per class
Unit Overview and Description: Students will use online research skills to locate information on an
assigned Spanish-Speaking country. Students will use information and images found online and in print
resources to create a Microsoft Publisher poster to present to their class.
Culminating Learning Product: A poster to be presented during class, with a works-cited list.
Differentiation
Higher-level As quicker students finish with phases of their assignment, they will be
assigned to mentor lower-level students on search criteria and aide in
poster layout.
Lower-level Scaffolding for technologically less proficient students will continue
throughout the project.
All students will receive regular feedback, and entrance tickets that
display a lack of understanding will be addressed during the same class
period.
Kinesthetic Although this project incorporates most learning styles, kinesthetic
Learners learners are not specifically addressed as thoroughly. Students who need
to move more will be encouraged to use print and digital resources, so
that they are doing more and moving more throughout the class
periods. These students can also be encouraged to act out their greeting
for their presentation, beyond simply speaking the words.
Gregorc, Anthony. Mind Styles. State University of New York at Cortland, n.d. Web.
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Knowles, M. Application of Adult Learning Theory. McGraw Hill, 1996. PDF File.
Espaol 5 la cultura
School year 2015-2016
5th Grade Spanish Project
Overview:
Students will research, create, and present projects about Hispanic culture.
Countries:
Mxico La Argentina
Honduras Paraguay
El Salvador Ecuador
Guatemala El Per
Chile Bolivia
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
Cuba
Espaa
Panam
La Republica
Dominicana
Colombia
Uruguay
Research should include
The flag
A map
The capital
Cultural details (i.e. music, traditional clothing, important landmarks, spices,
common pets)
The currency
The food (With your parents help, please bring a sample of the food of your
country on the day of the presentation) (optional)
Any interesting fact to share with the class
Materials:
Computers with internet access and Microsoft Publisher
11 x 17 inch ledger paper
Sources:
Internet, books, friends, and/or parents from your selected country
Procedure:
1. Select a country.
2. Conduct online research.
3. Type up the facts you will need to present.
4. Keep a file with all of the information you gather, including photos, drawings,
and your typed information.
5. Organize the information on your poster.
6. Create your presentation in Microsoft Publisher
Using a ledger-size, 11 x 17 inch template
Arrange your typed information, photos, maps and drawings on the
document and decide on the best format.
7. Write a script for yourself. What will you say when you make your
presentation? (the presentation will be 5 minutes or less)
8. Practice your presentation at home.
9. Present to the class.
Assessment of the project:
In small groups, students will use the following rubric to review rough-drafts of
each group-members poster and project.
The teacher will use the following rubric to assess the final project.