O' is for Outlaw
Students will by studying outlaws and law enforcement in Wyoming History. We will talk about how technology has changed and impacted our history and they we'll do a what if...... What if outlaws had Facebook pages or social media? What would their page look like and would would inappropriate comments, passwords look like. Students will be able to add on comments and we'll address appropriate use of their sites.
OVERVIEW
Activity Overview:
Students will by studying outlaws and law enforcement in Wyoming History. We will talk about how technology has changed and impacted our history and they we’ll do a what if…… What if outlaws had Facebook pages or social media? What would their page look like and would would inappropriate comments, passwords look like. Students will be able to add on comments and we’ll address appropriate use of their sites.
Meta description
- Subject Area: Computer Science, Social Studies, Reading/Language Arts, Technology
- Grade Level : 3-5
- Computer Science Domains:
- Networks and The Internet
- Computer Science Principles:
- Collaborating Around Computing
- Materials:
- None
- Considerations:
- This is more 4th grade driven because we study Wyoming history at this grade level. They will need access to a Wyoming history book.
Lesson Plan
Overview
Students will by studying outlaws and law enforcement in Wyoming History. We will talk about how technology has changed and impacted our history and they we’ll do a what if…… What if outlaws had Facebook pages or social media? What would their page look like and would would inappropriate comments, passwords look like. Students will be able to add on comments and we’ll address appropriate use of their sites.
ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST
Students will share information researched about their outlaw or law enforcement agent. Students will share how to create a strong password and to comment appropriately on a profile.
OBJECTIVES
- Students will research information about a famous outlaws or law enforcement agent from the 1800’s in Wyoming History.
- Student will create an appropriate social media profile for their person.
- Students learn how to comment appropriately on their sites and what information is appropriate to share.
CATCH/HOOK
What if Big Nose George had Facebook?
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Supplements
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REVIEW
Students will share their profiles they have created and their peers will get a chance to comment on their profile. We will look at comments to see if they are appropriate or not.
STANDARDS
| Type | Listing |
|---|---|
| CS Domains | Networks and The Internet |
| CS Principles | Collaborating Around Computing |
| Other Content Standards | SS5.6.3 |