The Storm of 1928 (The Forgotten Storm) Lesson Plan

Author: Patricia Janann Nicholson
Curriculum Area: Instructional Technology
Subject Area: Computer Applications I
Sunshine State Standard Benchmark:
  • Demonstrate the efficient and effective use of varied input and output devices.
  • Produce a document using basic skills in an appropriate word processing program.
  • Set up a spreadsheet file; organizer and analyze collected data; and produce reports.
    o LA.A.2.3.7-synthesize and separate collected information into useful components
    using a variety of techniques, such as source card, note cards, spreadsheets, and outlines.
    o MA.E.1.3.1-collect, organize, and display data in a variety of forms, including tables, line graphs, charts, and bar graphs to determine how different ways of presenting data can lead to different interpretations.
  • Set up a database file; organize and analyze collected data; and produce reports.
    o LA.B.2.3.2-organize information using alphabetical, chronological, and numerical systems.
    o LA.B.2.3.4-use electronic technology including databases and software to gather information and communicate new knowledge.
  • Manipulate graphic images using varied applications.
    o LA.D.2.3.4-understand how the multiple media tools of graphics, pictures, color, motion, and music can enhance communication in television, film, radio, and advertising.
    o VA.B.1.3.2-know how the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques, and
    processes can be used to enhance communication of experiences and ideas.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of telecommunications and use of
    the Internet, including keyword and Boolean search strategies.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the impact of computers on society and the need for their ethical use.
    o SC.H.3.3.7-know that computers speed up and extend people's ability to collect, sort, and analyze data; prepare research reports; and share data and ideas with others.
    o SS.A.2.3.3-understand important technological developments and how they influenced human society.
    o SS.B.1.3.4-understand how factors such as culture and technology influence the perception of places and regions.
    o SS.D.1.3.1-know the options and resources that are available for consumer protection.

 

Grade Level: 7th
Lesson Title: The Forgotten Storm WebQuest/The Unnamed Storm of 1928
Resources: Nicholson's Lesson Plan Blues:
http://neighbor.firn.edu/class/palm_beach/pahokee_ms/patricia_janann_nicholson/webquest.htm
Learning Objective:

Students will:

  • through the lens of approaches to learning and environment, research predefined Internet sites at Nicholson's Lesson Plan Blues on the Unnamed Storm of 1928 and write an article using Microsoft Word. (Process One)
  • through the lens of approaches to learning, use the spell and grammar features in Microsoft Word to correct spelling and grammar errors.
  • through the lens of approaches to learning, track three storms online at: http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/instructions.html
  • through the lens of approaches to learning, download tracking map and plot the coordinates for the Unnamed Storm of 1928 and save
    the plotted tracking map to their student folder. (Process Two)
  • through the lens of approaches to learning, create a crossword puzzle in Microsoft Excel with ten clues about the Unnamed Storm of 1928.
    Two documents should be saved: (Process Three Pt. 1)
    • Crossword with Answers
    • Crossword without Answers
  • through the lens of approaches to learning, enter data on the ten worst storms in Microsoft Excel and generate three charts: (Process Three Pt. 2)
    • Deaths
    • Category
    • Winds
  • through the lens of approaches to learning, homo faber, environment, and health and social, format the Microsoft Word document into newspaper columns inserting charts and pictures.
    (Process 4)
  • through the lens of approaches to learning, homo faber, environment, and health and social, create PowerPoint Presentation (Process 5) on the Unnamed Storm of 1928 using appropriate graphics, and personally generated charts.

 

Instructions: Students will follow the instructions provided at Nicholson's Lesson Plan Blues Webpage.
Finished products are included in the grading rubric listed below.
Assessment WebQuest Grading Rubric.
Computer Applications I Sunshine State Standards Benchmarks by Subject
Microsoft Word Article/With Corrected Grammar and Spelling
LA.B.1.4.3
Storm Tracking Map with Plotted Coordinates

LA.B.2.4.4
LA.D.2.4.3

Crossword Puzzle/10 Clues on Unnamed Storm/Answered
MA.D.1.4.1
Crossword Puzzle/10 Clues on Unnamed Storm/Unanswered
MA.D.1.4.1
Ten Worst Storm Excel Worksheet
MA.D.1.4.1
Excel Graphs (Deaths, Category, Winds)
MA.D.1.4.1
Microsoft Article Formatted Into Newspaper Columns with Graphics and Charts Included

LA.B.1.4.3
MA.D.1.4.1
LA.D.2.4.3
LA.B.2.4.4

 

PowerPoint Presentation (10 Slides) LA.B.1.4.3
MA.D.1.4.1
LA.D.2.4.3
LA.B.2.4.4