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Accessible Communities
By: Jane Collom, Sue Jackson, Samantha Kincaid
In this unit, students will answer the question: Is Crawfordsville Accessible To You?
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Curriculum objectives Materials and Resources Investigations and activities Assessment
Learner Objectives:
- Learning to access the Crawfordsville community
- How to use technology as research tools
- Learn to use the Movie Maker program
- Social Skills involved with working in cooperative groups
- Become aware of ADA standards
- Presentation / Demonstration skills
Indiana State Standards, & Technology Standards:
8th grade LD Standards:
Writing: Process
8.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing, keep a notebook of ideas, and use graphic organizers to plan writing.
8.4.4 Plan and conduct multiple-step information searches using computer networks.
8.4.5 Achieve an effective balance between researched information and original ideas.
8.4.6 Use a computer to create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing programs; develop simple databases and spreadsheets to manage information and prepare reports.
8.4.7 Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning and clarity.
8.4.8 Edit and proofread one’s own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist or set of rules, with spec examples of corrections of frequent errors.
Writing: Applications
8.5.3 Write research report that:
- define a thesis (statement of position on the topic include important ideas, concepts, and direct quotations from significant information sources, including print reference materials and the Internet, and paraphrase and summarize all perspectives on the topic, as appropriate.
- Use a variety of primary and secondary sources and distinguish the nature and value of each
- Organize and display information on charts, tables, maps, and graphs
- Document sources with reference notes and a bibliography
8.5.6 Write using precise word choices to make writing interesting and exact.
8.5.7 Write for different purposes and to a specific audience or person, adjusting tone and style as necessary.
Grammar
8.6.4 Edit written manuscripts to ensure that correct grammar is used.
Punctuation
8.6.5 Use correct punctuation.
Capitalization
8.6.6 Use correct capitalization.
Spelling
8.6.7 Use correct spelling conventions.
Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication
8.7.2 Match the message, vocabulary, voice modulation (change in tone), expression, and tone to the audience and purpose.
8.7.3 Outline the organization of a speech, including and introduction; transition, previews, and summaries; a logically developed body; and an effective conclusion.
8.7.4 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate and colorful modifiers (describing words, such as adverbs and adjectives), and the active rather than the passive voice in ways that enliven oral presentations.
8.7.5
8.7.6
Speaking Applications
8.7.12
MathComputation:
Standard 2 Students compute with rational numbers*express in a variety of forms. They solve problems involving ratios, proportions, and percentages.
Measurement
Standard 5 Students convert between units of measure and use rates and scale factors to solve problems. They compute the perimeter, area, and volume of geometric objects. They investigate how perimeter, area and volume are affected by changes of scale.
Teacher Sources:
- ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
- academic standards
Internet Sources:
- Search Walkable Communities; ADA Law
Media Resources:
- Safer Journey – Interactive Pedestrian Safety Awareness
- newspaper, Movie Maker 2
- T.V. news clips
- library (school and public)
Investigations and Other Activities
Project Description:
Students evaluate the sidewalk and entry accessibility of the Crawfordsville community. Students will evaluate the community through site field trips, Internet and media research, and personal interviews.
Project Calendar, Timeline:
1st trimester – research, walking field trips, library and Internet research (one day per week)
2nd trimester – compile information into presentation format (one day per week), completion date for formal presentation is yet to be decided
Classroom Management
Small group with multiple- intelligence (i.e. teacher, 8th grade LD student, MI student, MIMH & Severe students)
Handouts
How walkable is your community?
Individual assessment based on their IEP’s