Units

Design Tech MYP 1 Units for 2014-2015

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Design Tech MYP 1 Units for 20134-2014

During the course of the year, we will be working on a variety of units.  For each unit, we'll follow the design cycle to help us create solutions to our unit problems and challenges.  Please be advised that the following unit information may change.

Le Jardin Academy Design MYP 1 - Course Scope and Sequence

1. Unit 1: Bloggers of the World Unite!

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Unit 1: Bloggers of the World Unite!

Technology Branch: Information
Area of Interaction: Community and Service
Unit Question: How can sharing our ideas online (in a responsible and safe manner) have a positive effect on our community and ourselves?
Significant Concept: Information can be created to better connect with an audience.
Time Frame: August to November

Unit Resources:

• Unit Outline Poster
• Building our Blog using the Design Cycle
• Blogger Pre-Assessment
• Criterion F Worksheet

Note to Participants: Both the LJA Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy and the Le Jardin Academy LARK(Legal-Appropriate-Responsible-Kind) Agreement must be signed and received by the school for students to participate in this unit.

Criteria A: Investigation

• Investigation Phase Task Specific Rubric
• Blog Research Worksheet
• 6th Grade - Quality Blog Criteria (Blue - Green - Red)
• Blogger Walk-through Workbook

Criteria B and C: Design and Plan

• Task Specific Rubric #1 - Example Blog Mock-Up Sketches
• Blogger Template Sketch Reflection
• Action Plan Worksheet Template

Criteria D: Create

• Create Phase Worksheet and Task Specific Rubric

 Criteria E: Evaluate

• Evaluate Phase Worksheet and Task Specific Rubric