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Teaching Resources Click the documents below to
view the teaching resources used in the teaching
of this learning project Student Project
Overview An overview of required tasks. Class
Server Resources Download teaching resources in
Class Server format information sources are
quoted in the documents.) Storytelling strategy
The Warren version of events Video footage of
JFK in car Mary Moorman Jean Hill evidence
sheet Evidence Log and Map Zapruder footage
Mystery evidence sheets to answer pre-set key
question one to make one up themselves.
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Project Overview
Learning Areas Levels ObjectivesSoftware Descri
ption
History Thinking Skills Key Stage 3 Year 9
students are to gain an introductory insight into
some of the main issues surrounding C20th USA,
through studying the assassination of
JFK. Students also develop historical skills
concerned with empathy, interpretation and
evidential understanding as well as generic
Thinking Skills. Word, PowerPoint, Windows
MediaPlayer, Photo Editor Students will study the
evidence of the assassination and produce a
structured, persuasive argument supporting one of
the theories. They then go onto look at the
background of the case and the Kennedy presidency
using some of the theories put forward, studying
Cuba, Civil Rights, the Cold War etc.
Authors
Matt Buxton, Djanogly City Academy, Nottingham,
England.
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Teacher Planning and Management Click the
documents below to help you understand the
context of this exemplary learning
project Background Planning A picture of the
origin and objectives of the learning project,
including the manner in which the project was
planned and managed. Classroom Layouts
Description of the classroom to give you a better
feeling for how the project was implemented.
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Work Samples, Teacher and Student
Reflection Click the documents below to see work
samples and reflections from the teachers and
students Student Work Samples Examples of
student work generated through participation in
this learning project. Teacher Reflection
Thoughts and reflective comments from the
teachers involved, including advice for future
implementations. Student Perspective Comments on
how the students perceived the learning that
occurred.
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Created by Martin Jacoby, GCSE History student
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Standards Click the documents below to see the
standards cover in this learning project Mapping
the Standards Mapping this projects learning
objectives against curriculum standards. .
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Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below
to learn from this project and create your own
classroom project The Starting Point Questions
to keep in mind when reviewing this
project. Using the Tour Model Questions to
consider before you begin to create a
technology-integrated project based on this
Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment
Understanding that assessment needs to move into
the realm of authenticity helps to make learning
more meaningful for students. Implementing a
Project Some questions to consider at the
implementation stage of a learning
project. Record Your Thoughts A document in
which you can record your comments and
reflections as you create your own learning
project.
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Pre-service Teacher Guide Click the documents
below to learn from this project and create your
own classroom project The Starting Point
Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this
project. Using the Tour Model Questions to
consider before you begin to create a
technology-integrated project based on this
Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment
Understanding that assessment needs to move into
the realm of authenticity helps to make learning
more meaningful for students. Implementing a
Project Some questions to consider at the
implementation stage of a learning
project. Record Your Thoughts A document in
which you can record your comments and
reflections as you create your own learning
project.
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Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below
to learn from this project and create your own
classroom project The Starting Point Questions
to keep in mind when reviewing this project with
your faculty. Using the Tour Model Questions to
pose as you assist others in creating a
technology-integrated project based on this
Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment
Keys to promoting the understanding that
assessment needs to move into the realm of
authenticity in order to make learning more
meaningful for students. Implementing a Project
Some questions to pose at the implementation
stage of a learning project.
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Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the
links below to access training resources on
Microsoft Office and other software Innovative
Teachers Network - Provides you with the latest
classroom resources, professional development
tools, and communities of practice and expertise.
http//www.innovativeteachers.com Tutorials -
Learn to create rich learning experiences using
Microsoft products and technologies.http//www.mi
crosoft.com/education/tutorials.mspx Productivity
in the Classroom Lesson Plans with great ideas
for integrating technology into teaching and
learning. http//www.microsoft.com/education/lesso
nplans.mspx Office Tips for Teachers
Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office
applications into subject areas such as math,
science, and language arts. http//www.microsoft.
com/education/howto.mspx