Technology in Reading Project:

Earth Science (Planets) Podcast

Lizabeth ThompsonRead 520

December 12, 2011

Title of the Project:Earth Science (Planets): Podcast

Grade Level: Textbook:High School

Project Summary

This lesson is intended to expand upon students' basic speaking and research skills. Students are expanding their knowledge of Earth Science (Planets) after classroom discussion utilizing the Science Textbook and LACOE Pacing Plan. First, students research planet of personal interest. During class sessions, students use multiple online news sources to research up-to-date information that helps them form and communicate their opinions / facts about their planet; practice working with podcasting tools; and create and share a 3 – 4 1/2-minute narrative podcast in class.

Literacy Standards

Writing Strategies

1.1 Establish a controlling impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.

1.2 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the passive voice.

Writing Applications

2.3 Write expository compositions, including analytical essays and research reports: Convey information and ideas from primary and secondary sources accurately and coherently.

Technology Standards Addressed

Research and Technology

1.3 Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic media, personal interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary sources.

1.5 Synthesize information from multiple sources and identify complexities and discrepancies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium (e.g., almanacs, microfiche, news sources, in-depth field studies, speeches, journals, technical documents).

1.8 Design and publish documents by using advanced publishing software and graphic programs.

Evaluation and Revision

1.9 Revise writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective, the precision of word choice, and the tone by taking into consideration the audience, purpose, and formality of the context.

Project OverviewPrewriting: Introduce podcasts

Drafting: Writing scripts for podcasts

Revision: Record the podcast

Editing: Adding Media to the podcast

Publishing/Celebration: Publishing your podcast

Podcast Worksheet PODCAST STEPS TO SUCCESS:

Length of Podcast: approximately 3 -- 4 1/2 minutes.

Use the storyboard to help you plan your podcast.

Record your podcast in Audacity.

Export your podcast as a .mp3 file to the desktop.

Save it.

Have your teacher get the html to embed it.

Podcast Outline

Create a script/storyboard of your podcast.

Music Intro, Fade in and Fade out mixed into intro - find music from Discovery Education or other resource provided by your teacher.

Introduction - Tell us who you are - NO LAST NAMES, PLEASE!

Begin actual Podcast (Content)

Music Exit, Fade in and Fade out

Grading RubricPODCAST RUBRIC

CATEGORY Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient

Incomplete POINTS

Introduction 9 points 6 points 3 points 0 points

Catchy and clever introduction. Provides relevant information and

establishes a clear preview engaging the audience

Describes the topic and engages the audience as the introduction proceeds

Somewhat engaging. Limited description of the topic or provides a vague purpose.

Irrelevant or inappropriate topic that

minimally engages listener. Does not include an introduction or the

purpose is vague and unclear.

Content 9 points 6 points 3 points 0 points

Some elements of the content are quoted. The quoted material is

acknowledged appropriately. The majority of the content is original.

The podcast contains royalty free materials like music and/or

Some elements of the content are quoted. The quoted material is

acknowledged appropriately. Much of the content is original. The podcast contains royalty free music and/or

the group

Some of the content is directly copied. The copied material is acknowledged appropriately. There is some original content. Some of the content is inappropriate. Some information is inaccurate or

Much of the content is directly copied. There is little or no original content. Copy written materials are

used without permission. The content is inappropriate. Information

To view Rubric – Double click in Non-Slide Show Mode

Sample PodcastPlanet Neptune