3.+Materials+and+Technology+Tools


 * __3. Materials and Technology Tools __**
 * Materials: **

1. Student Activity Guide 2. Teacher generated materials
 * [|Google Doc - Interesting Facts]
 * United States Government Blog
 * [|Discussion Board]
 * [[file:US Government Branches.docx]]


 * Technology tools: **


 * Added Value Websites: **

These sites give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge from a source other than a text book. The sites are more interactive and engaging for the students than a textbook.
 * [|Brainpop US Government]
 * [|US Government Information Site]


 * Technology Tools: **
 * Google Docs - Students will insert the facts that they learned from the video watched in class. This will allow students to insert their information, and simultaneously see what their classmates have inserted as well.
 * Discussion Board - Students will participate in a discussion about the knowledge they learned from each others videos. This allows students to communicate with each other and get immediate results of feedback.
 * Wiki Page - students will work in a group to construct a Wiki page about their assigned branch of government. Provides students with an opportunity to use a social page. Have a possible influence on others.