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=EDUC - 7106 Technology Intergration and Curriculum=

PBL Instructional Unit: Logistics, Goals, and Outline



 community, currency, savings
 * Unite Title: Survivor in the Community**
 * Individuals/Groups -** Needs and Wants


 * Grade**: Level: K-1
 * Subject:** Social Studies
 * Duration:** 3 lessons– 45 minutes sessions


 * Goal:**
 * **Problem:** The objective of this integrated unit is for kindergarten and first graders to learn basic needs and wants and how some people lack the resources to meet those needs. Students learn there is a difference between needs and wants. Then find ways to locate places and resources in the community that can fulfill their basic needs.


 * County Standards:**
 * 33 identify goods that people make and services that people provide for each other
 * 34 explain that people have to make choices about goods and services because of scarcity
 * 35 analyze how people are both producers and consumers
 * 36 compare and contrast the costs and benefits of personal spending and saving choices
 * 44 explain that people usually use money to obtain goods and services
 * 45 explain how money makes trade easier than barter
 * 45 explain how money makes trade easier than barter

PK-2 (4-8) -Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources.
 * State Common Core Standards:**
 * Student Technology Standards:**

-Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issues using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution.

-Engage in learning activities with learners from multiple cultures through e-mail and other electronic means.

-In a collaborative work group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area.

-Demonstrate the safe and cooperative use of technology.

-Demonstrate the ability to navigate in vital environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and websites.

Students need to know how to basic access on the computer and internet.
 * Prerequisite Skills:**

- Students will understand the difference between needs and wants. - Students will acquire knowledge of fulfilling basic needs. - Students will demonstrate the use of various online resources - Develop and understanding of currency and its value - Acquire content vocabulary - Develop reading and listening skills - Develop critical thinking skills related to locating working in a group
 * Objective**

Questions related to objective and outcome would be as follow:

Reference:

Hagerty, Nancy, (2011) Hot Chalk Lesson Plans, //Wants and Needs// Retrieved from []

Learning to Give, (n.d.) The Needs and Wants of Making a Difference, //Caring About the Community,// Retrieved from []