Colonial Life

Title/name of Resource: Third Grade Performance Task on Colonial Life/Colonial Websites

Topic: Colonial Life compared to Contemporary Life

Source/author: (include URL) Margaret Cintorino and BRSU personnel (modified from a task on the Milton School’s website and state performance assessment task)

Intended Purpose: Students will research colonial life and create a multimedia presentation comparing colonial life with life today. This is an integration activity and a suggested performance assessment task for technology in our district

Intended Audience: Third grade

Resource Requirements: (include, file type, platform, cost, user level, etc.) Internet Connection Software for creating a multimedia presentation such as PowerPoint, iMovie or Windows Moviemaker

Abstract: This task is designed to help third graders meet Tech GCEs through conducting monitored Internet research and creating a multimedia presentation about a particular aspect of colonial life. Students will also compare that aspect of colonial life with life today.

Justification: This task addresses all five areas of the Tech GCEs, integrates social studies with technology, and is based on the performance tasks suggested by the state.