- Grade Focus
- Grade 2, Grade 3
- Age Level
- 7, 9
- Subject
- Social Studies
- Technology Integration Activity
- Imaging, Video Productions
The More We Get Along, the Better We Will Learn
The More We Get Along, the Better We Will Learn
Introduction
Responsible citizenship and the need for standards of conduct will be explored, along with the benefit to all involved in taking personal responsibility for one's actions.Prerequisite Experience
Students will need some prior knowledge using a Digital Video Recorder and associated materials. Also, citizenship should have been discussed and students should have a basic knowledge of what citizenship means in the community and school.Teacher Prep Time
Review these training videos from Nortel LearniT• Imaging, http://nortellearnit.org/teachnology/Imaging/
• Video Production, http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/Video_Productions/
MATERIALS:
Digital Video Recorder (If access to a camcorder is not available, a digital camera could be used with Windows Moviemaker to produce the DVD.
Digital Video Tape
External Boom Microphone
Headphones for camera (optional, to monitor sound level)
Editing Software (ex: Windows Movie Maker) for computer
FireWire Cable
Blank DVDs, if you have access to DVD burning computer (optional)
Chart paper
Large paper
Crayons/markers
Project
Students will discuss and role play situations when problems arise in the classroom. They will also role play responsible ways to prevent, minimize, and resolve problems. Student role plays will be recorded to share with teachers, parents, and other students.Assessment/Grading
The students will be graded individually using a worksheet that will help the teacher determine whether or not further instruction is needed. A second assessment will be completed based upon the groups role play.Time Management Tips
Some of this work could be completed during Writing as well as Social Studies.Lesson Plan Details
Engage
Teacher: Ask a student to role play behaving irresponsibly in the classroom. Use this demonstration to ask students questions about what they've observed and possible causes and consequences of this behavior.Student: Are there times when you don't get along with each other? What does it mean to be a responsible citizen in your community and your school? Brainstorm with your table group some personal traits that you think are needed to be a responsible citizen in school and community.
From these table lists, develop a list of traits your class feels are important and represent responsible behavior. Discuss what actions can be taken to demonstrate being a responsible citizen when problems occur?
Can a person's actions affect his/her own ability to learn? Can a person's actions affect another's ability to learn?
You may want to view some of the videos listed below to help in your understanding of being a responsible citizen.
Citizenship in the Community. 100% Educational Videos. 2003. unitedstreaming. 21 February 2008
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
TLC Elementary School: Understanding Good Citizenship Discovery Channel School. 2006. unitedstreaming. 21 February 2008
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
"Discovery Education streaming is a digital video-on-demand and online teaching service to help improve students' retention and test scores; it is aligned to U.S. state and provincial standards." If you do not have access to United Streaming, you can sign up for a free 30 day trial at www.unitedstreaming.com
As a class, develop a list of rules and standards of behavior necessary to be a responsible citizen? Then, develop a list of consequences (punishments) if someone breaks the rules.
Explore
In your small group, develop a storyboard on the example your teacher presented to the class. Think of ways to present it as a commercial or short television program. Don't forget to finish your storyboard with ways the problem could have been minimized, prevented, or solved.Use the Video Production Storyboard Template to help you design your program. You can find the template in the WORD or PDF version of this lesson on the Nortel LearniT web site.
In small groups of 2 to 3 students, generate additional examples of problems (conflict) in school. Don't forget behavior in the hallways, on the playgrounds, on the bus, etc.
Here are some examples of possible situations:
Not using school equipment appropriately
Not listening/following directions
Arguing with classmates
Picking on classmates
Hitting/kicking classmates
Not getting work done
Not using time wisely
Sloppy Work
Making a mess/not cleaning up
Not taking care of materials/putting things back
Stealing
Lying
Throwing things
Tearing up someone else's work/belongings
As a class, discuss what qualities of responsible citizenship would have prevented, minimized, or solved the problems presented.
Here are some examples of Possible Attributes/Qualities of a Responsible Citizen:
Listens to others
Does fair share of work
Takes pride in work
Works hard
Gives good effort
Gets along with others
Is polite and kind
Participates
Doesn't "take over"/boss everyone
Behaves appropriately
Shows respect
Has self-control
Keeps hands to self
Tells the truth
Can be trusted
Dependable
Prepared and on time
Tries to do the right thing
Explain
Choose 1-2 examples from your group to present to the class.Create a master list of the situations on chart paper or chalkboard.
Discuss the effects on individuals and on our learning community when these situations occur.
You will begin the next part of your lesson role playing one of the situations presented to class.
Elaborate
Each group will select one problem situation to role play (act out): first, modeling the inappropriate behavior/problem situation, and second, modeling the better ways to behave responsibly instead.You will meet with your group to brainstorm the actions and dialogue for the problem situation, and begin a list of props. During this time, your group will need to complete a storyboard for the problem situation and decide who will play each part.
Meet with your teacher to discuss the storyboard. When approved, you will begin rehearsal (practicing).
Review these training videos from Nortel before you begin your production. This will help you develop your script and plan your storyboard.
http://www.nortellearnit.org/technology/Video_Productions/
Once your group has completed rehearsals and understands their roles, perform your role play of the problem situation for the class. These role plays will be videotaped. When all of the groups have performed and all of the video footage has been taken, your teacher will help your class use an editing program to create the finished product.
An editing program such as Windows Movie Maker 2 can be used and downloaded for free at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/videos/likeapro.mspx
Evaluate
You will be evaluated using two different methods. The first is a Group Role Play Rubric. Each team will be graded based upon their presentation with this rubric.The second method will discover what you, individually, have learned from this lesson. The worksheet will help your teacher determine whether or not you need further instruction on what it means to be a responsible citizen.
The rubric and the worksheet can be found in the WORD and PDF versions of this lesson on the Nortel LearniT web site.
Extend
Books that Build Character: A Guide to Teaching Your Child Moral Values Through Stories, by William Kirkpatrick and Gregory and Suzanne M. Wolf.Tickets to Success: Techniques to Lead Children to Responsible Decision Making by Jim Fay
Books for students:
Character Education series by Lucia Raatma. Guided Reading Level 18; Lexile 520. 25 titles including Responsibility, Respect, etc.
The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain.
Arthur's Computer Disaster by Marc Brown.