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1.
Begin the
lesson by introducing the document and allow students to find and explore the
features on their own for part of class. Let
students share with each other what features and information they find
interesting. After students have
found the site and explored the various issues involving children's rights, take
them through the site and display the most helpful ways to find information on
the site such as using the search engines, links, and data.
2.
Explain
how to read the statistical tables, graphs, and maps. Explain the purpose and mission of the site and the relevancy
of the information to their lives as you teach them the dynamics of the site.
3.
Allow
students to brainstorm on the board at least 15 different topics that recognize
the relationship between children' rights and government policy. Have the
students vote on the most relevant topics that are posted and use those topics
for the student presentations.
4.
Assign
groups by trying to make sure that the groups are even in areas of achievement
level and compatibility. Have students decide on their role in the group such as
designer, researcher, leader, and content expert.
5.
Begin the design process by showing the students examples of ways to
create a Power point presentation using the State of the World’s Children Web
site. Demonstrate for them ways in
which to transfer material from the site to a slide. Allow time for discussion on the content of the Web site and
for answering any questions on the presentation.
Discussions should include information about copyright policy and methods
to cite information in order to avoid plagiarism.
6.
Guide the student’s presentations so that they can gain more of a
critical perspective on the issues presented on the State of the World's
Children Web site. Have all groups
review each other’s presentations to provide feedback so that they can make
changes or clarify information.
7.
Allow
each group to present their projects and lead the class in a discussion
following each presentation. Discussions
should allow the students time to ask questions and think about the relationship
between government policy and it’s direct effect on children.
Guide students into other possible solutions to problems related to the
topic and provide specific scenarios that illustrate these issues.
Allow discussions to develop both sides of children’s issues so that
students can engage in a productive dialogue surrounding children’s rights.
8.
Allow
each group to evaluate the other group's presentations and send feedback by
email to the other groups. Have
each member of the group evaluate the others in the same group for participation
and contribution.