Introduction



Social Studies/United States Government/ Election 2008 Computer Technology/Podcasts
 * Group Members**: Debra MacIlvain & Patricia Smith
 * Grade Level:** 6th and 7th Subject Area:  Social Studies and Computer Technology
 * Curriculum area/Subject/Topic/Theme:**
 * Title of final project:** Election 2008


 * Objectives:**


 * Social Studies**


 * Students will be able to**
 * explain how America elects a president
 * identify what happened to voting rights throughout the years
 * explain how the Electoral College works
 * explain the Republican and Democrat party differences
 * discuss the issues that each Presidential candidate stood on
 * discuss the life of the President Elect Barack Obama from early childhood to present
 * understand the different parts and powers of the United States Presidency
 * Computer Technology**


 * create an enhanced Podcast using Apple’s Garage Band software
 * use various Technology Web 2.0 tools


 * Assessment**


 * Social Students**


 * Create a time line using the graphic organizer
 * Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the Presidential Candidates issues
 * Create a Web to learn about the Electoral College
 * Create a Time Line about Barack Obama’s life
 * Web graphic organizer for the different parts and powers of the Presidency
 * Computer Technology**
 * collaborate with their group members to create a script about the government topic using Google Docs
 * create a 2-3 minute enhanced podcast
 * Use the internet to research information
 * Identify and use online graphic organizers
 * Curriculum Related Information:** 6th and 7th Grades Social Studies/Technology
 * identify the election process and various government issues
 * apply specific instructional software