Wiki+Lesson+Plans

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To add lesson plans to this page please copy and paste the template from below to the appropriate grade level and provide the information requested where applicable. You can submit plans and ideas that you created yourself of that you discovered online or through some other resource.

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=K-3 Grade Level:=

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 * Basic Concept**: Using Wikis in a Early Childhood Classroom
 * Grade Level:** (Pre-K-K)
 * Detail:** Parents and students alike will use the wiki to locate educational resources, communicate with the teacher and each other through a blog site, and participate in on-line assignments and activities.
 * Benefit of Technology:** This wiki will be a starting point for parents and students to incorporate technology into their homes. Regular participation and required assignments will increase the usage of the computer for educational purposes inside the home.
 * Link(s):** Early Childhood Wiki
 * Helpful Tips:** Training sessions for parents on how to navigate to important sites using the Wiki.
 * Submitted by:** Anya Leavy
 * School/Organization:** Mary McLeod Bethune Academy (Early Childhood Campus), Detroit Public Schools

Helpful Tips:** Model for students and parents, how to access and navigate to the Wiki.
 * Basic Concept**: Using Wiki's for K-3 classrooms
 * Grade Level:** K-3
 * Detail:** Students use class Wiki to view assignments, upcoming events, visit science links, and interact with class blog and home page.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Students and parents can access assignments, topic extensions from science links, communicate with the teacher, and access other links to blog and home page.
 * Link(s): Science Wiki
 * Submitted by:** Kelly Borsick
 * School/Organization:** Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse of Detroit

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= = Helpful Tips:** Assign students user i.d's and passwords using Mailinator to avoid any parental concerns.
 * Basic Concept:** Using a Wiki with The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
 * Grade Level:** Fifth
 * Detail:** Students will contribute to the various pages of the wiki. Pages include "Suspects", "Chapter Summaries" and "Clues". Students will add new information as they read The Westing Game and learn about the characters and clues. Each student will be responsible for summarizing 1 chapter and recording it as a podcast. they can also take part in an ongoing poll to track who they think is the "killer."
 * Benefit of Technology:** The technology in this lesson will replace the use of worksheets and comprehension questions. They will be able to continually change their ideas and work on the wiki which makes it beneficial for the students. It will also help them to work together to demonstrate their understanding of the novel.
 * Link(s): The Westing Game Wiki
 * Submitted by:** Sarah Stiles
 * School/Organization:** Star International Academy


 * Basic Concept**: Using Wikis in a Fourth Grade class.
 * Grade Level:** Fourth
 * Detail:** Students use the wiki to show what they are learning and creating their own reference for future use.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Students will write, peer edit and publish their own response to the hard copy text, following the format that mirrors the text. By using the wiki students will have to practice summarizing text and staying on point. Students can answer the charter questions on the wiki in narrative form allowing students to create a reference for their fourth grade report/ brochure that all can access.
 * Link(s):** Social Studies Wiki
 * Helpful Tips:** Have clear expectations of student postings.
 * Submitted by:** Scott Just
 * School/Organization:** Schalm Elementary, Clawson Schools


 * Basic Concept:** Using Wiki Page for Teacher-Parent-Student Communication and Learning Purposes
 * Grade Level:** 5
 * Detail:** Students and parents will be able to use wiki to access information on the homework, upcoming tests, projects guidelines and rubric, as well as collaborative writing.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Parents and students both can stay informed about the assignments,projects, and any other ongoing collaborative work. My wiki will replace weekly newsletters for the parents of my students.
 * Link(s):** http://www.shehla.wikispaces.com/
 * Helpful Tips:** Send out an introductory letter in the first week of school explaining the purpose and use of the wiki. If possible, a small orientation for the parents would be good idea too.
 * Submitted by:** Ghazala Khan
 * School/Organization:** Crescent Academy International, Canton


 * Basic Concept:** Incorporating Wiki into 6th grade Math/Science classroom
 * Grade Level:** 6th grade
 * Detail:** Students will be able to use the classroom Wiki to work together on assignments, check homework, upcoming events, grades and so on.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Parents will be able to view what their students are doing in class. Students can check assignments, tests, projects and other events in school.
 * Link(s):** [|http://www.asobh.wikispaces.com]
 * Helpful Tips:** Show the students how to access the Wiki and how to navigate through the Wiki. Also, demonstrate and explain to parents if possible.
 * Submitted by:** Ahlam Taha
 * School/Organization:** Lowrey Middle School, Dearborn

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 * Basic Concept:** Wiki designed for classroom use
 * Grade Level:** 7th
 * Detail****:** With a click of the mouse, students can have interactive tools, content, reviews, assignments, calendars, and helpful information at their fingertips.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Students and parents will be able to access any important information being discussed in class. Students are also able to plan ahead and stay on track with the class if they are ever absent, communication with the teacher and access to other classroom tools are also available.
 * Link(s):** http://missburke.wikispaces.com
 * Helpful Tips:** Discuss the purpose of a Wiki. Demonstrate and model how to navigate and contribute to the Wiki.
 * Submitted by:** Amy Burke
 * School/Organization:** West Hills Middle School


 * Basic Concept:** Wiki for Mathematics Class
 * Grade Level:** 7
 * Detail:** Students/parents are able to use Wiki to access information for mathematics class.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Students/parents have access to useful information about math class such as homework assignments, helpful links, a calendar with school and district information, and links to other classroom sites that may be useful resources.
 * Link:** Mrs. Rizzos Homepage
 * Helpful Tips:** Make sure this is something you introduce to students/parents at the beginning of the school year. Show students/parents how to use the Wiki and discuss the importance of utilizing this resource.
 * Submitted by**: Pamela Rizzo
 * School/Organization:** Hilbert Middle School/ Redford Union School District

=9-12 Grade Level:=

Benefit of Technology: Teachers will have access to resources that will help them with integrating technology into their classroom, as well as resources to aid them in the learning about specific technology.
 * Basic Concept:** Wikis for Teachers
 * Grade Level:** Adult
 * Detail:** Teachers will work towards building a professional learning community through a wiki
 * Link:** www.giresources.wikispaces.com
 * Helpful Tips:** This lessons will be an introduction to what a wiki is, how it can be used by them support each other, and learn how to be a part of a professional learning community.
 * Submitted by:** Jennifer Park
 * School/Organization:** Grosse Ile Township Schools

S**chool/Organization:** Farmington High School
 * Basic Concept:** Wiki for teachers and students
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Detail:** The wiki allows teachers to post lessons for other teachers. Also, students are able to showcase their work.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Provides online collaboration and a running record of student artifacts. Also, allows current students to use prior students' work as an example.
 * Link(s):** http://farmingtonpublicschools.wikispaces.com/ (membership required)
 * Helpful Tips:** Keep formatting simple and consistent.
 * Submitted by:** Justin Ellsworth

Link(s): http://mrfarhoudsclasses.wikispaces.com/Multimedia+Final+Project Helpful Tips:** As an option, students can provide links to their projects and the instructor can embed them on the wiki
 * Basic Concept:** Wiki for Multimedia/World History Students
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Detail:** This wiki outlines a World History multimeida based project which utilizes Mixbook to create a yearbook for one year in history.
 * Benefit of Technology:** The wiki is used to embed an sample project, and provide directions and resources to complete the project. Once the project is completed students can embed their work and it can easily be demonstrated or reviewed in class**.
 * Submitted by:** Allan Farhoud
 * School/Organization:** Dearborn Public Schools