Overarching Concept for the Lesson/Unit: Expression on the Interwebs

Grade Level: 5

 

Essential Questions: 

Why do we use visual representations like gifs and emojis when we communicate digitally?  Who is making them?  How do we find and share them?

 

Standards:

VA8PR.3 Produces an array of two-dimensional and three-dimensional artistic processes and techniques using a variety of media and technology.d. Uses technology to produce original works of art (e.g., digital photo montage on a personally or socially compelling theme)

MM1P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines

CSS.CT.6-8.36 Understand and use the basic steps in algorithmic problem solving in computing and other authentic applications

 

Objectives: 

With a selection of colors of sticky notes and a mobile application for creating stop motion videos,  students will design and create an animated gif to share using algorithmic thinking.

 

Assessment Instruments:

worksheet (attached)

observation

discussion

rubric (attached)