Inquiry Projects in Grade 3
Write it Up!
Subject: ELA
Class Periods: 3
Final Student Media: Collaborative Newsletter
Technology and Core Area Learning Objectives:
- Write informative articles
- Work collaboratively in an online workspace or wiki to design and publish writing
- Use word processing software to save, name, open, and add digital images to a document
- Use an online shared space or wiki
Supporting EasyTech Lessons:
- Online Communication: Sharing on a Community Site
- Word Processing: Creating and Organizing Content
- Online Communication: Using Digital Collaboration Tools
- Visual Mapping: Idea Webs
Back to Nature
Subject: Science
Class Periods: 3
Final Student Media: Slideshow or Digital Book
Technology and Core Area Learning Objectives:
- Explore the characteristics of natural resources
- Identify the natural resources used to create certain products
- Create online slideshow presentations or digital books
- Use the Internet to research information
Supporting EasyTech Lessons:
- Internet Usage: Browsing and URLs
- Internet Usage: Safe and Effective Online Searches
- Presentations: Composing Slides
- Presentations: Enhancing Slides
Riddle Me This
Subject: Math
Class Periods: 4
Final Student Media: Email Message
Technology and Core Area Learning Objectives:
- Identify and sort objects based on geometrical attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes
- Use geometric language and attributes to describe and recognize shapes
- Take digital photos and upload images
- Compose, respond, and attach files to an email
Supporting EasyTech Lessons:
- Internet Usage: Online Information Basics
- Internet Usage: Browsing and URLs
- Software Fundamentals: Desktop
- Online Communications: Sending Email Messages
The Life and Times
Subject: ELA
Class Periods: 4
Final Student Media: Story Posted Online
Technology and Core Area Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast the structures and viewpoints of biographical and autobiographical texts
- Select appropriate information to write about an autobiographical main event
- Use graphics and word processing software
- Use Help features and user guides within software applications to effectively use technology
Supporting EasyTech Lessons:
- Online Communication: Using Digital Collaboration Tools
- Internet Usage: Safe and Effective Online Searches
- Word Processing: Revising and Formatting
- Online Communications: Sending Email Messages
Stand by Your Plan
Subject: Math
Class Periods: 3
Final Student Media: Podcast
Technology and Core Area Learning Objectives:
- Define and differentiate between wants and needs and balance income and expenses
- Create a personal spending plan
- Use the Internet to research information
- Record audio and create a podcast
Supporting EasyTech Lessons:
- Internet Usage: Browsing and URLs
- Internet Usage: Safe and Effective Online Searches
- Software Fundamentals: Toolbars and Menus
- Online Communication: Communicating with Podcasts
A Look From Above
Subject: Social Studies
Class Periods: 3
Final Student Media: Digital Drawing of a Map
Technology and Core Area Learning Objectives:
- Identify and compare the human characteristics of various regions
- Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment
- Use the Internet to research information about physical environments
- Use drawing software to develop a virtual community map
Supporting EasyTech Lessons: