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 * ​ Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan

Grade 7: Social Causes and Charities. "Power of One Week"

Lesson Objectives** 1. Students will create a video using photos, music within a class period 2. Students will become familiar with various social causes 3. Students will learn how to evaluate various social causes

__Technology__: Standard 2 : Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies
 * Standards Addressed**

__English:__ Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for **information and understanding** Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for **literary response and expression** Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for **critical analysis and evaluation**

__21st Century Skills__ Standard 1: Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge Standard 2: Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations and create new knowledge Standard 3: Share knowledge and participate ethically as members of our democratic society.

Posters of various causes placed around the room, i.e. Darfur, Breast Cancer, Clean Water, Red Cross, etc.
 * Anticipatory Set:**

1. Discuss with students how charities can be evaluated to ensure money is being used optimally. 2. Navigate [] with students. (10 minutes) 3. Have students, working in pairs, pick a charity. (5 minutes) 4. Show Animoto example and demonstrate how to use program. (5 minutes)
 * Teaching Process:**

Students work on creating their video together.
 * Guided Practice:**

View students videos as a class.
 * Closure:**

Ticket to leave with the question: Do you think your cause would be worth donating your time or money to?
 * Independent Practice:**