Make a presentation to assist students with taking the FCAT test.

Objectives

• Students will use knowledge and experience to tell about FCAT test taking tips.
• Students will use multimedia to tell about FCAT test taking tips.
• Students will use effective speaking strategies.

Procedure

• Give a group of students a digital camera for the day.
• Have them take pictures of students demonstrating FCAT test taking tips throughout the day.
• Use the pictures to create a movie.
• Add text and voice over's to describe the test taking tips.

Sunshine State Standards

• SC.H.1.2.5
• LA.C.1.2.3

NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students

• Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively.
• Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
• Use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

Materials

• Digital Cameras
• iMovie or Presentation software (AppleWorks slide show, PowerPoint, etc.)

Alternatives/Extensions

• Present the movie to the school in preparation for FCAT test or other standardized test.

Project Title: FCAT...It's a Jungle Out There!
Teachers Name: Melissa Kinard
School: Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School
District: Marion
Grade Level: Fourth Grade