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 * WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN COLONIES WIKISPACE!**

The purpose of this discussion forum is to provide information about the formation of the original American colonies, as well as to allow students a interactive format for sharing and discussing information pertaining to this subject. Mrs. Smith's 5th grade students invite you to peruse their site for information and provide discussion and feedback. The students hope to accomplish several objectives through this wikispace. First is to understand and explain where and why people colonized and settled in America and how their lives affected the development of the United States. Students will utilize a variety of web and print media to research a specific American colony. They will answer questions about that colony, and, in groups of 2, students will use the information they found to create a Living History document for a class living history museum. The document can be in the form of a video presenation, brochure, slideshow or news article. By using a wiki for a discussion forum and to post their comments and projects, students will also build upon their technological skills and saavy. These are important skills in an ever increasing technological age. Using an interactive forum will help the students to become effective communicators.
 * __PURPOSE__**

Mrs. Jane Smith's 5th Grade Class: Hayley H. Melinda H. Allison S. Lori G. Lupe C. Maddie S. Anthony A. Brittany N. Dominic M. Sebastian F. Jessica C. Franklin D. Alejandro S.
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__TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) Objectives Covered During This Project__**

electronic resources; record data using available technology; identify the sources of notes and bibliographical information
 * 1. CONTENT TEKS/STANDARDS:**
 * ELA 24.A, C, D**-create & follow a research plan to collect data from print &
 * SS 1.A**-explain where, when & why groups of people colonized & settled in the United States
 * SS 25.C** organize & interpret info in outlines, reports, databases & visuals, such as timelines, graphs, maps & charts
 * SS 26.D**-create written & visual material such as reports, graphic organizers, etc


 * 2, Technology TEKS:**
 * 5.A**-acquire info including text, audio, video, & graphics
 * 6B**-determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic information
 * 6C**- determine the usefulness & appropriateness of digital info
 * 7A**-use software programs with audio, video, & graphics to enhance learning
 * 7C**- use a variety of data types including text, graphics, digital audio, & video
 * 8A** - use communication tools to participate in group projects
 * 11A** -publish information in a variety media