7th+Grade

==Students will learn more about life in Kenya in the engaging Prezi presentation as an introduction to this unit. As part of their financial literacy standards, they will learn all about tax systems and even take part in a government debate. As a final project, students will be exposed to several Web 2.0 tools and choose the method to display their own learning. ==

||= ===Timeline === ||= ===Lesson === ||= ===Links/Resources === ||= ===Ways to Connect === ||= ===Assessment === || || [|EFAC Blog] || Observe and assess student understanding through the discussion. Help clarify misconceptions. || [|More Thamatic Map Research] || Share map with Joan using the Web 2.o tool to create thematic maps if desired (see tutorial on technolgy link). [|Target Map] || Use this rubric to assess student's thematic maps. || Other Sites if Needed: [|Understanding Taxes] [|African Economy for Kids] || Film the tax debate and send the link to Joan. || Assess student understanding of civics and economics through their debate using this rubric. Film the debate use notes from the voters as documentation. || [|Kenya Information] [|Kids Can Travel to Kenya] [|Yahoo Kids- Kenya] || Connect to sixth graders to explain the importance of global awareness. || Assess student use of Web 2.0 tools and NETS standards using this rubric. ||
 * = ===Standards ===
 * ===Introduction === || These lessons will take approximately two 45 minute sessions and will require computer access. || [[file:Introduction 7th Grade.pdf]] || [|Seventh Grade Prezi Introduction]
 * ===Geography === || These lessons will take 45 minute sessions. || [[file:Geography 7th Grade.pdf]] || [|Thematic Map Research]
 * ===Economics and Civics === || These lessons will take approximately two 45 minute sessions. || [[file:Economics and Civics 7th Grade.pdf]] || [[file:The Seven Types of Taxes.pdf]]
 * ===Final Project === || These lessons will take approximately seven 45 minute sessions. || [[file:7th Grade Final Project Guidelines.pdf]] || [[file:7th Grade Final Project Guidelines.pdf]]