This document outlines an augmented reality lesson plan for a 5th grade composition class. Students will research a historical figure and create an informational book about them. They will then film a presentation of their book to create an Aura using the Aurasma app. During a "Publishing Party", students will view each other's Auras and provide feedback. The lesson aims to have students take an active role in their learning using technology while developing their composition and research skills.
This document outlines an augmented reality lesson plan for a 5th grade composition class. Students will research a historical figure and create an informational book about them. They will then film a presentation of their book to create an Aura using the Aurasma app. During a "Publishing Party", students will view each other's Auras and provide feedback. The lesson aims to have students take an active role in their learning using technology while developing their composition and research skills.
This document outlines an augmented reality lesson plan for a 5th grade composition class. Students will research a historical figure and create an informational book about them. They will then film a presentation of their book to create an Aura using the Aurasma app. During a "Publishing Party", students will view each other's Auras and provide feedback. The lesson aims to have students take an active role in their learning using technology while developing their composition and research skills.
Standards CC.1.4.5.A: Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CC.1.4.5.B: Identify and introduce the topic clearly. CC.1.4.5.C: Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic; include illustrations and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. ISTE NETS for Students – Empowered Learner Standard 1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. o 1b: Students build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process. o 1c: Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. o 1d: Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies. Objectives Students will be able to research and develop an informational book based on a historical figure from their history curriculum. Students will be able to present their research via Auras developed on Aurasma during a Publishing Party. Materials Student iPads with Internet access Aurasma downloaded to all iPads Biography outlines shared to all students’ Google Drives Arts and crafts supplies, such as paper, crayons, markers, staplers, and tape Classroom printers Projector Teacher iPad with Internet access Exit tickets Pencils Anticipatory Set 1. Before today’s lesson, students will have learned about and discussed various historical figures in their history class this year. Additionally, the teacher will have introduced Aurasma to the class and demonstrated how to use it. 2. The teacher will introduce the activity. Work time will be extended over multiple days as needed to complete this, Pace 2
determined by the teacher. Students will be asked to select any one
historical figure from their history curriculum. Students will be conducting research on their selected historical figure from credible online sources. Their findings will be shared in a student- created informational book. Students will be asked to create a video presenting their book. Then, Auras will be created for students to view the videos via Aurasma during a Publishing Party. 3. Students will be given time to utilize their history textbook to search for and select their historical figure. Procedures 1. Students will begin their research. They will utilize the biography outline shared to their Google Drive to narrow down the information they are to find. 2. Throughout all activities, the teacher will be providing one-on-one assistance, observing, and taking notes, monitoring all steps of each process. 3. Students will complete their biography outline, doing their best to fill in as much information as possible according to their selected historical figure. 4. Upon completion of the outline, students will create their informational book. This may be created through their devices (printed out and stapled together upon completion) or physical materials. Students will be asked to include pictures and printed information, developing their books in a neat and detailed manner. 5. Students will create a video on their iPad, presenting their informational book. The video will then be created into an Aurasma Aura, using a photograph of their published book. Closing 1. During the Aurasma Publishing Party, students will use iPads to view student presentations, completing a gallery walk. 2. Students will be asked to provide positive feedback to the presenter upon viewing each presentation. 3. The party will conclude with students completing an exit ticket on paper individually: a. Describe your experience using Aurasma. Did you find it helpful? Enjoyable? Why or why not? b. Are there other methods you prefer to present research or projects? Assessments Students will be evaluated based on their participation during all activities. The teacher will be monitoring and making notes of observations. Biography outlines will contribute to observation notes. Students will be evaluated on the completion of their informational books and Aura.