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Digital Voice Awards 2009
Cultural Connections Winner, Middle School Individual Student

Project Information
Title:
Being An American
This project is:
Original
Category:
Secondary
Grade Levels:
8
Abstract:
Teacher Lucy Martin wanted her students to reflect on the Bill of Rights and identify what it means to be an American. Student Allyssa Moscotte’s writing, pacing and narration, as well as her selection of Creative Commons images to illustrate her tie-dye metaphor is impressive.
Technology Strand
Technology Strand:
Multimedia Presentation, Podcast, or Web Page
Length:
3 min 26 sec minutes
Applications/Technology:
PhotoStory, Flickr, Skype Laptop computer, headphones, microphone
Standards
Grade 8 History-Social Science United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict 2.0 Students analyze the political principles underlying the U.S. Constitution and compare the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government.. 2.6 Enumerate the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights.
English-Language Arts Listening and Speaking 1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies. 1.6 Use appropriate grammar, word choice, enunciation, and pace during formal presentations.

Learning Objectives and Assessment
Behavioral Learning Objective:
The students will reflect on the Bill of Rights and identify what it means to be an American. They will construct a story board and create a multimedia presentation which effectively communicates to the intended audience the essence of being an American.
How was this project assessed?
This project was assessed using the St. Elisabeth Junior High Student Learning Expectations Rubric. Additional assessments were made of the story board, written script, and oral presentation.
Other information:
This project was one of the activities completed in the ThinWalls Classroom: which is a collaborative endeavor between an 8th grade class in Los Angeles and a class in Manitoba, Canada. This hybrid classroom was established to explore global collaboration and develop students' 21st Century learning skills.
Teacher Information
Name:
Lucy Martin
District:
Los Angeles Unified
School:
St. Elisabeth