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INTRODUCTION
Project based learning method is a comprehensive approach to instruction. Your students participate in projects and practice an interdisciplinary array of skills from math, language arts, fine arts, geography, science, and technology. "The collaborative nature of the investigation enhances all of these valuable experiences ... as well as promotes a greater appreciation for social responsibility (Scott, 1994)."
Educational research, as well as common sense, suggests that students understand what they are learning more deeply when they are engaged in meaningful activities rather than just memorizing facts. Here are some findings from research on learning with projects:
Students have better attendance, are more self-reliant, and enjoy learning more.
Academic learning is at least as good in project-based classes as in traditional classes, and sometimes it is better.
Projects allow choices making it possible for students to work in their areas of strength while they are improving in other areas.
Project-based learning is when students are involved in a long-term task that requires them to take on a real-world role to work through a problem, issue, or job in a similar fashion as an adult would. They often work on real problems in the community or world, using technology tools for research, analysis, collaboration, and communication—often working with experts and members in the community. Students meet the standards prescribed for each subject area, often with a much better understanding of the concepts and how the different subjects connect and support each other.
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Unit Author Name
NOR BAHIYAH BT MOHAMAD RAFIDI
School District
KERIAN
School Name
SK JALAN MATANG BULUH
School City, State
BAGAN SERAI, PERAK
Unit Overview Unit Title FRACTION Unit Summary Introduces the concept of fractions using concrete objects and manipulative materials. Subject Area INTRODUCTION TO FRACTIONS Year/Form Year 3 Ikhlas Approximate Time Needed 2 hours in class 7 days to do project (with assistance) Unit Foundation Targeted Curriculum Specifications and Benchmarks Understand and use the vocabulary related to fractions. Learning Outcomes After completing this project, students will be able to: • Recognize one whole, one half, one quarter and three quarter •
Recognize and appreciate fractions in their surroundings.
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Compare fractions represented by photos or drawings to show equivalency and to add and subtract simple fractions in context.
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Understand the importance of sequencing for time.
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Use a timeline to order time.
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Share their learning with others.
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Work cooperatively with classmates
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After completing this project, students will be able to: • • • • •
Use a digital camera to take photos. Use iPhoto to import and organize photos. Understand how iMovie is used to sequence clips in the timeline. Add text to the photos in Keynote or iMovie. Add narration to clips in iMovie (optional).
Import music to iMovie from iTunes (optional). Materials and Resources Required For Unit Camera Digital, PowerPoint, iPhoto, LCD Projector, Laptop, Speaker. Printed Materials
Mathematics Year 3 Textbook and Activity book, Curriculum Guides
Internet Resources
http://www.ppk.smkdpk.com/hsp/maths/kbsr/hsp_maths_y3.pdf
PROCEDURES STEPS
CONTENTS
Set Induction
Class
(20 minutes)
briefing
TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
REMARKS
Teacher brief students how to create an iMovie PowerPower project (with assistance) about a day with fractions that demonstrates an understanding of fractions and time concepts learned in class.
Step 1
Group
After students are placed in small groups,
(40 minutes)
Discussion
each group is assigned a time of day to look for fractions that apply during that time period. After the groups decide what fractions are used, they plan and sketch a photo they can take that will capture their real-world fractions. For example, a group
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assigned to lunchtime could take a photo of a pizza cut into halves. Teacher guides to make sure pupils get clear concept about one whole, one half, one quarter and three quarter.
Step 2
Pupils
( 7 days )
do
(during
project
Students use a digital camera to take their photos,
Camera
they import them into an iPhoto album
Digital,
(with assistance).
Powerpoint
Pupils can use PowerPoint for their presentation.
semester
Pupils also can use background music and
Break)
narration by inserting suitable music.
Step 3
Class iMovie
Once all of the elements are ready, a class LCD Projector,
(50 minutes)
Presentation
iMovie project is created. All photos and Laptop, PowerPoint slides, chronologically, narration Speaker (if used) is recorded, and text, music, transitions, and other elements are added to complete
Step 3 (5 minutes)
Winner announcement
the
fractions
movie.
Teacher together with pupils decide which group make the best iMovie. The winner will be given prizes.
Closure
Burning
(5 minutes)
DVD
When the iMovie project is finished, pupil’s projects can be saved in iDVD and burned on a
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DVD. The project can be shared with students in the lower grades as an instructional tool.
Question 2 http://bahiyahoum.blogspot.com/
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