“Social Heroes” an Action Research
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Gold level
Published on 1/30/2014
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Learning objectives
- The students will research about the social problem that is encountered in their community. They will analyze and document all findings
- Identify and evaluate the impact of the different social situations and they will offer possible solutions that will attend the conflicts
- Analyze how technology contributes to the interdependence between social problems in the community and will present an action plan
Created for
Ages 11 - 13
Subject
Citizenship
Computer Science
Environment
Health studies and personal safety
History
Mathematics (All)
Music
Natural Sciences
Religious Education
Social Studies
Technology/ICT
World Languages
21st Century Skills
Collaboration
Communication
Knowledge building & critical thinking
Global awareness & civic literacy
ICT for learning
Problem solving & innovation (creativity)
Student self-assessment
Featured tools
Bing™ Translator
Math Worksheet...Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Lync
Microsoft Math...Microsoft Offi...
Microsoft Offi...
Microsoft OneD...
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Powe...
Microsoft Prod...
Microsoft Tag
Microsoft WordOffice Add-in ...
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Movie ...
Windows MultiP...
Windows Photo ...Windows® Live ...
Word 2007 Add-...Worldwide Tele...
XNA Games Studio
Required hardware
PC
Tablet
Phone
Instructional approach
Project based learning (PBL)
Personalized learning
Independent study
Learning activity details
This is an innovative research Project through which 27, 9th grade students, identify a social problem, within their community. They performed an action research, applying the scientific method in rigorous and stimulating manner, upon that social problem or situation.
Ninth- Grade Math and History courses were integrated using PBL strategies. The researchers documented the procedures and findings using Microsoft technology. This information was required to be digitalized and published in binders; then exhibited in large Project Boards and Power Point Presentations were all designed info-graphs were exposed. As a closing of the project students were required to create action plans taking into consideration the findings in their research.
Ninth- Grade Math and History courses were integrated using PBL strategies. The researchers documented the procedures and findings using Microsoft technology. This information was required to be digitalized and published in binders; then exhibited in large Project Boards and Power Point Presentations were all designed info-graphs were exposed. As a closing of the project students were required to create action plans taking into consideration the findings in their research.