TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS resources, lessons, and forms to support the implementation of the research models

TARGETED LEARNING STYLES Field Dependent Field Independent Visual Analytical Understanding Kinesthetic Active Reflective Global Understanding

TIME FRAME: recommended time frame for completion: four days

Unit:		Geometry
Focus:		Solid Geometric Figures
BCPS Content Curriculum Indicator:		Analyze the properties of solid geometric figures
BCPS Content Curriculum Indicator		Analyze the relationship between plane geometric figures and surfaces of solid geometric figures
BCPS Library Media Indicators:		Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information. Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources.
Maryland Media Learning Outcomes and Indicators		Students will apply information in critical thinking and problem solving. Students will apply an information problem solving process model to structure effective research.
Maryland Mathematics Outcomes and Indicators		Indicator Statement: Analyze the properties of solid geometric figures Objective(s): Identify cones, cylinders, prisms, and pyramids Describe solid geometric figures by the number of edges, faces, or vertices Indicator Statement: Analyze the relationship between plane geometric figures and surfaces of solid geometric figures Objective(s): Compare a plane figure to surfaces of solid geometric figure
AASL Standards		Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively. Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently. Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
ISTC NETS for Students Performance Standards and Indicators: Grades 3 - 5		Standard 5: Technology research tools Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Last update: July, 2004
Created by Sharon Grimes

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