Technology in the Hive

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Students of the Hive (Ms. Davis's and Mrs. Valzania's 4th grade) spent several weeks from late November and into December studying Native American tribes, their history, their traditions and their culture.  This PBL (project based learning) unit was structured with lots of technology integration to enhance their research and give them choice and voice throughout the process. Students used hyperdocs to research one of five Native American tribal regions.  This helped students gained necessary background to answer the question, "How does where we live shape how we live?" The Hive's Google Classroom was filled with opportunities to enhance their understanding.  Students used Quizlet to learn new vocabulary, watched videos on YouTube to learn about Native American culture and read digital Native American myths.

At the end of the PBL unit, students had the option to build a Native American Tribe small scale replica, write a script about it and produce a documentary using iMovie to demonstrate understanding of the tribe they studied.  One focus included the importance of how the region shaped the lives of the Native Americans who lived there. Check it out!

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Technology Essential Questions:

How does this digital tool help improve collaboration and/or communication?

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?

How can we integrate technology to create original, innovative works and ideas?

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework: 3-5.CAS.a.1; 3-5.CAS.b.1-4; 3-5.DTC.a; 3-5.DTC.b