Steps:
1. Add your name or initials to each slide you are assigned in the Title area. After the title of the slide, write a more descriptive name, if applicable.
2. On your slide(s) if you have more than one slide assigned to you, include the following:
There are 3 videos to demonstrate how to complete these Insert activities.
1. Add your name or initials to each slide you are assigned in the Title area. After the title of the slide, write a more descriptive name, if applicable.
2. On your slide(s) if you have more than one slide assigned to you, include the following:
- a. Two pictures (photos or images) with proper citations
- b. Four types of information in text boxes (one could be the picture citation)
- c. A link to a website about your slide content that you found in your research
- d. A shape to enhance the design and content
There are 3 videos to demonstrate how to complete these Insert activities.
Part 2 Video demonstrates how to Insert an image onto a Slide. It shows searching maps.google.com, taking a screenshot, adding it to a slide using the shortcuts for Paste.
Part 3 Video demonstrates how to add a textbox, hyperlink it to the source to give credit, and add a shape.
Research hints and suggestions you might include are listed below:
The Location is the required, the rest may support your slide topic.
The Location is the required, the rest may support your slide topic.
- Personal Reflection
- Interesting Facts
- Population
- Definitions
- Culture
- Climate
- Geography
- Famous People
- Inventions
- Resources and Economy
Places to Research
Use databases from MEL (Michigan Electronic Library). Most schools in Michigan have a direct link to MEL from their school media center. Great databases to choose from are: Culture Grams, Info Trac Junior Editions, SIRS Discover Deluxe, eLibrary.
In addition, MEL links to Top Sites for Kids.
Other sites might include:
The World Factbook Nation MasterPure MichiganWow Works - MichiganBrainPop - Geography Information that you use must be cited properly:
Public Domain Images:
In addition, MEL links to Top Sites for Kids.
Other sites might include:
The World Factbook Nation MasterPure MichiganWow Works - MichiganBrainPop - Geography Information that you use must be cited properly:
- · BibMe
- · Citation Machine (Click on CMachine after reading the instructions)
- · Noodle Tools (How to cite an Image, photograph or work of art)
Public Domain Images:
- · Wikipedia Images are generally licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 license. After you do your search double click on an image to see the license. Make sure you give credit to the photographer if you use it.
- · Iconfinder - Type in the name of the clipart or icon you are searching for, then select ALLOWED FOR COMMERCIAL USE for images that are free to use.
- You could also take your own pictures. Remember not to include people in your pictures unless they are over 18 and they have given you permission.
ISTE Standards•S
2. Communication and Collaboration
A. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digitalenvironments and media
B. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
C. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
D. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
5. Digital Citizenship
A. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
B. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
C. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
D. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
A. Understand and use technology systems
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
2. Communication and Collaboration
A. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digitalenvironments and media
B. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
C. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures
D. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
5. Digital Citizenship
A. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
B. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
C. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning
D. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
A. Understand and use technology systems
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.