Constructive Learning | Infusion Level

Subject: Social Studies

Objectives

• Students will create a new country on an existing continent.

Procedure

• Students will use the Internet and Google Earth to do research on their continent.
• They will use Inspiration to take notes.
• They will upload their notes to Think.com.
• Students will create a PowerPoint presentation to share with the class trying to persuade them to visit their country.

Technology Present

• Computers
• Internet
• Inspiration
• PowerPoint

Grade Level: 3-5

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Video Reference Number: 1096