My Own Flag- Project Based Learning Activity

"My Own Flag"

My 5th grade students will read the passage "Flags". After they have silently read the passage, we will read it as a class. Discussion about the importance of flags will occur at this time. Each group will create a "flag" that shows what is important to their school. Then, they will video using their iPad, and the students will then use iMovie to publish their video

Learners....Grade....subject

• This lesson is for a 5th Grade Inclusion class. There are a total of 20 students in this classroom.
• There are three students with an OHI ruling in this class. There are 11 girls and 9 boys.
• This lesson will be taught during a Reading Block with an emphasis on Social Studies. (cross curriculm)

ISTE Standards

1.3.a Effective Research Strategies: Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits. 1.6.a Choose Platforms or Tools: Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.

State Standards

Mississippi College Career Readiness Standards Grade 5- English Language Arts SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a reange of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and text RI.5.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational text, including history/social studies... Grade 5- Social Studies 5.9: Objective 1: Define symbols and customs

Materials Needed

Materials the Teacher Needs

Materials the Student Needs

1. A copy of the passage "Flags".

2.iPad 3.Construction paper, markers, scissors and glue

1. A copy of the passage "Flags"

2. Smart Board3. Pictures of flags for the anchor 3. Teacher video where she created her own "Flag".

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

1. Anchor * The teacher will show pictures of various countries' flags on the SmartBoard. At this time, students will try to guess which flag belongs to which country. * After this brief introduciton, the teacher will ask the students this quesiton: Why are flags important? Student responses will be placed on the white board. * The teacher will show them her "Flag" video at this time. This video is of the teacher doing a "Flag" of the college she graduated from.

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

2. Task * At the end of this lesson, the students will have an appreciation of the importance of a flag. * The students will create a flag that represents their school and they will do a video presentation that will last no more than a minute. *This presentation will be graded on their concept, design, and participation.

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

3. Directions * Students will work to creat a "flag" that represents them. This flag will represent things that are important in their lives: family, friends, pets, sports...Students will have construction paper, markers, scissors, and glue to make a flag that represents them. *Then, students will create a movie using their iPads and iMovie for a presentation that will be one minute or less. * Students then will use iMovie to create a video with a title page and at least two transitions.

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

4. Student Choices * Students will be able to bring in items to place on their flag. *Students are to make a video with a title page and two transitions; however, students may add graphics or more transitions to the movie.

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

5. Student Inquiry * Students are given time to research why flags are important so that they can get ideas to create their own. * Students will be given time to talk to teachers and staff and get their ideas on concepts for a school flag. * Students are given time to research the history of their school.

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

6. Collaboration and Teamwork * Students will work in groups of four. These groups were predetermined by the teacher. There are four roles: Note- Taker, Encourager, Videor, and Narrator. * Each group member will contribute to the research. *This will be a group grade.

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

7. Teacher Coaching and Feedback Teacher Responsibilities:

• Help facilitate discussions among group members.

• Coach students when they are off task to return to the task at hand.

• Give feedback on ideas to help improve their "flag" project.

• Aid in videoing students,if problems occur.

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

8. Student Reflection * Reflection is key for project-based learning to occur and be effecient *Key questions to ask students: 1. What did I learn? 2. How did I perform as a group member? 3. What could I have done differently? 4. Am I happy with the final project?

Nine Elements of Project-based Learning

9. Public Presentation * Each group will present their movie through the platform iMovie. Each 5th grade class worked on this project, so all 5th graders will be in the auditorium to watch each others' videos. * Teacher will use a rubric to grade each group's video; however, students will get to choose a "Student Choice" award for their favorite.

Rubric for Flag Video Project

Explanation of Rubric and Final Grade

• The teacher will use the rubric. 12 points are the maximum you can get with this rubric.
• Students will also use this rubric to grade their peers. Prior to the start of this project, the students and teacher came up with the parameters for this project.
• This rubric explains expectations and components for the assignment.
• Students will then vote for a "Student Choice". Since they used the rubic to score during the presentations, they will have a base of knowledge to vote for their favorite.