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=Project Outline= You will be a member of the group representing this goal. Try to have representation of the various outcomes (we know what they are in grade 1 & 5; if you are working on gr. 2 - 4 please check your "possible" outcome with Marnie first).
 * 1.) Choose one of the 4 goals of Social Studies.** Sign Up
 * You will create a "unit" (series of lessons) designed to help students meet one of the Outcomes for your chosen goal.
 * As a group member you will develop your own work but you will partner with two or three others to provide and receive critical feedback on thinking and development around inquiry learning
 * Why group work? There is more and more emphasis on building professional learning communities in today's schools. Working and planning together provides the opportunity for you to apply a critical lens to your work through shared discussions.
 * How big is a unit? That is kind of like answering "How big is a piece of string?" We might have units in SS that run for several months because of the type of activity involved (example - an online project or collaboration with another class might run long term). For the purpose of this project you will provide an overview of your unit (series of lessons) designed to help students reach the Outcome. Then you will develop in detail the first two lessons for that unit.
 * Key focus on planning:
 * Creating and supporting an inquiry learning approach
 * Engaging learners in higher order thinking activities
 * Making connections to the world beyond the classroom

By having everyone post their work, we create a shared resource that is available to the whole class. Remember, you have no idea what grade you will intern in, nor do you have any idea what grade(s) level you might get a job in or sub in. We are creating a resource that you can access down the road as well.
 * 2.) Create a Project Wiki or Create a Page Within this Wiki**

By learning how to create a wiki you give yourself a learning opportunity that will allow you to create your own web space any time, any where, regardless of the technology available to you within your school division.

Your wiki will include the resources and lessons for your unit as outlined in the content below.

>> [|Wikispaces Tutorial] >> [|For Teachers New to Wikis] >> Classroom Wiki Samples: Grade One Grade Four [|ESL Class]
 * To create you own wiki, log in to our class wiki. Click on "My account" at the top and then on the next page, click on "Create a new wiki" underneath your name.**
 * name the wiki with one word or two_words with a hyphen (this is because you are creating the wiki name and the URL which does not like blank spaces).
 * Click on Manage Wiki - Customize the appearance of your wiki and create a side menu for the resources in your module.
 * Create new pages within your wiki. Add the pages to the navigation bar by clicking "Edit Navigation". The first time you do this, delete the navigation widget that appears. This will allow you to add the links in the order you wish them to appear and not the order that you create them.
 * Link your finished wiki to the class project page. This will allow all students in the class access to all the student-created unit resources.
 * Note: You may only use graphic images that are Copyright free. Always provide URL of image source to provide credit. For more information about Copyright
 * Remember the wiki pages can be your draft space too and not just the final copy.
 * To learn more about wikis:
 * [|Wiki Videocast]


 * 3.) Introduction:** Identify grade level, the Social Studies goal and the learning Outcome. If in Gr. 2 - 4 please identify it as "//Possible Outcome in Renewed Curriculum//"

Write a second paragraph to describe how your activities promote student learning and learner engagement and how your activities recognize the needs of the diverse learners with whom you will work.
 * 4.) Rationale:** Write a paragraph to describe the rationale that is behind your thinking and planning. How do the planned activities reflect your rationale? (Rationale should explain why you are approaching these lessons the way you are).

As you plan, keep in mind what you have learned about student learning, instructional strategies and assessment. How will students explore and inquire into the concepts?
 * 5.) Outline:** Choose a method of planning that suits **you**. A mind map or a chart like the sample planning guide may suit your needs. The purpose of the guide is to help you plan your module before designing specific lessons or activities.

What kinds of questions will you ask? What will the students do? What **artifacts** of learning will students create? Reflect on the reading of [|Inquiry in a K - 5 Classroom] Use one of the Planning for Learning guides.
 * 6.) Lessons**: Develop in lesson planning detail, the first two lessons of this unit. How will you promote inquiry? This is key to this project.
 * Please incorporate your ideas about responding to students' learning needs through the Adaptive Dimension. Remember the AD means what do I need to do to ensure all students are able to learn at their level?

• Multimedia such as video and audio resources • Internet resources for students (make sure you have determined the readability of the web page if being used by students) • Artifacts (include a written description of these) • Newspaper articles • Simulation games • Role-plays • Physical activity descriptions • Field trips or guest speakers (identify & describe these by including contact info). If you are using an Aboriginal Elder what considerations and arrangements do you have to make?
 * 7.) Additional Resources:** Identify other resources that you would use to support student learning in this unit. They may include:
 * Note: acknowledging your sources and referencing is essential** Read about Plagiarism


 * 8.) Class Presentation :** Each "goal" group will have a 30 minute celebration of learning. Each group member will create a display for their "unit" which will demonstrate to class members how you approached inquiry and the kinds of learning artifacts you are hoping to develop with students. This is your celebration of your learning so be creative. The focus on inquiry is a main focus of this presentation.

During the other "goal" groups you will complete a learning log. During the time you visit others' displays, you will record ideas that are most significant to you, new questions you have as a result of your learning from others and indicate how your learning around Social Studies and inquiry has grown as a result of the learning celebration.

Have your Curriculum Project Wiki linked to class wiki on the Projects page. How you present your unit within the wiki is up to you - you may choose to create one page with attached documents, you may choose multiple pages with attachments of the specific lesson plans. The benefit of a wiki is that it provides a shared space to collaborate on your project.  **9.) Interdisciplinary Unit** - You are more than welcome to integrate your Arts Ed curriculum with this unit of study. So if you are planning a unit of study for Arts Ed or another subject area, AND if it makes SENSE in terms of reaching the required Outcomes, by all means, plan that way.