4th GRADE

LESSON 20: GOING GOOGLE

LESSON MISSION

  • I can work with others to inform or persuade using digital tools. 
  • I can use appropriate keyword searches to find and evaluate.
  • I can compare and contrast human and computer performance on a certain task. 
  • I can explain the advantages and limitations of technology.

​ACTIVITY 1: OVERVIEW 

THE PERSUASION WITH GOOGLE PROJECT
Today you are going to begin a project.  In this project, you will be divided into groups to research an issue that you feel strongly about.  You will present this issue to the class using a Google Slideshow and an infographic done in Google Docs.  Your presentation and Infographic should be aimed at persuading the class to see your point of view on the issue.  You will also create a survey in Google Forms.  Your survey will be a way to gather information about how effectively you persuaded the class of your point of view on the issue.

TOOL BOX

TERMS TO KNOW
infographic: a graphic of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly

​​ACTIVITY 2:  LEARN IT!

CHOOSE AN ISSUE
First you need to choose an issue for your presentation.  What do you feel strongly about?  I have listed some examples by category below.  You are not limited to these examples, but you must talk with me before deciding on anything that is not on the list below.
Automobiles
Animals
  1. Should children be allowed to drive before age 14?
  2. Should you have to pay a fine for texting and driving?
  3. Should the police be allowed to speed in order to catch suspects?
  4. Should cars have to share the road with bicycles?
  5. Should people have the right to decide whether or not they wear their seatbelt?
  1. Should there be a leash law for dogs?
  2. Should people be allowed to tame wild animals like tigers and wolves?
  3. Should we try to protect endangered animals?
  4. Should there be pet insurance to help pay for animal care?
  5. Should we allow scientists to test products on animals?
Business
Government
  1. Should a company or business be allowed to criticize their competitors in advertising?
  2. Should companies and businesses be allowed to advertise on social media?
  3. Should a company or business have to always have a competitor?
  4. Should the managers of businesses and companies be allowed how to tell employees how to dress?
  5. Should a business or company be allowed to make their employees work long hours?
  1. Should you have to pay taxes that you didn't vote for?
  2. Should flag burning be allowed as a way to protest?
  3. Should the government have the right to tell you what you can and can't say?
  4. Should people be allowed to pray in schools?
  5. Should people be required to serve on juries?
  6. Should politicians be allowed to serve more than two terms in office?
  7. Should the government offer welfare?
Economy
  1. Should people buy products only made in the U.S.?
  2. Should the minimum wage paid to people be increases?
  3. Should people from other countries be allowed to own businesses in the U.S.?
  4. Should America give money to help poorer nations?
  5. Does daylight savings time really help our economy?
Education
  1. Should college be free for anyone who passes a high school graduation test?
  2. Should students have to do community service as part of their education?
  3. Should students be allowed to have cell phones at school?
  4. Should students be allowed to talk in the hallways between classes?
  5. Should students who are caught bullying off of  school property be expelled from school?
Environment
  1. Should car companies be required to start producing only electric cars?
  2. Should there be a fine for cities with high pollution?
  3. Should we be required to recycle our trash?
  4. Should we allow the police to arrest people who litter?
  5. Do we really need to worry about global warming?
Gender
  1. Do you think that women should have to sign up for the military draft if men do?
  2. Do you think men and women should have separate restrooms in public places?
  3. Do you think that there is a wage gap where men are paid more than women to do the same job?
  4. Do you think fathers should be allowed to have six weeks maternity leave like mothers do?
  5. Do you think that men and women should stick with traditional gender roles like -  women should do the cook and do the housework and men should do the yard work and fix things when they break?
Poverty
  1. Should people in need of money be allowed to hold signs out asking for it on the side of the road?
  2. Should there be more shelters and soup kitchens to help the poor?
  3. Should the United States help poor people who from other countries who are not Americans?
  4. Should poor people be required to pay taxes?
  5. Should the government offer free health care to the poor?
Children
  1. Should all children be required to take a class that teaches them how to live on their own before they can graduate?
  2. Should kids under 12 be allowed to drink soft drinks?
  3. Should kids under 12 be allowed to sit in the front seat of a car?
  4. Should kids be allowed to stop going to school if they want?
  5. Should kids be allowed to get a job before they are 16?
Health
Society
  1. Should smoking be against the law?
  2. Should school cafeterias have requirements on they way they cook food?
  3. Should people be required to get vaccinations? 
  4. Should doctors be held responsible if they misdiagnose an illness?
  5. Should people drink energy drinks to help them have more energy or stay awake?
  1. Should people be allowed to talk about other people on social media?
  2. Are today's children spoiled?
  3. Should celebrities be required to sponsor or fund causes that help society?
  4. Should there be clubs or organizations that do not allow people of different races, genders, religions, or wealth to join?
  5. Should people be allowed to do anything they want to in their own home?
Space
  1. Should we be spending more time and money in exploring outer space?
  2. Do you think citizens should be allowed to build their own rockets and explore outer space?
  3. Do you think there is life on other planets in the universe?
  4. Should people other than trained astronauts be allowed to go on space explorations?
  5. Do you think there are parallel universes?
Arguments Across Generations
  1. Is the statement, "Money can't buy happiness'" really true?
  2. Was the music of the past better than the music today?
  3. Is there really more crime now than there was when our parents were young?
  4. Are kids today entitled?
  5. Is it important to learn cursive handwriting?
  6. Should America join the rest of the world and start using the metric system?

ACTIVITY 3: RESEARCH IT!

RESEARCH THE ISSUE
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Now that you chose a topic, decide on whether you will argue for or against the topic.  Then, all groups need to research the issue.  Use keyword searches on Google to find information to support your point of view.  Each group member should take notes in Google Docs.  When each member is finished with the research, share your research with the other group members.  Compile all the information in one document and determine what information you will use in your slideshow and infographic.

​​ACTIVITY 4:  APPLY IT

GOOGLE SLIDES
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​Now you will take the information you researched and create a slideshow.  You can choose for each member to do a set number of slides.  You could have one member compiling information, another searching for related pictures, and another person working on the design.  It is up to you.  You will only have one class day to work on the slide show, so be effective and efficient in the method you choose.  ​You will share your slideshow with me.  I will put it on the learning platform so that you can present it.
Requirements for the Slideshow:
  • A title slide and at least 6 informational slides
  • A theme or background with color or images
  • Images that compliment the information
  • Transitions between slides
  • Neat and organized
  • A clear issue is addressed
  • Point of view is clearly defined
  • Correct and accurate information
  • One chart of information

​​ACTIVITY 5:  ANALYZE IT!

GOOGLE DOCS
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Now you will need to create an infographic in Google Docs.  An infographic is a graphic of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly.  I have put some examples below.  Your infographic should focus on persuading people of your point of view.  The information should support your point of view.  You will share your infographic with me.  I will put it on the learning platform so that you can present it.
Requirements for the Infographic:
  • A theme or pattern
  • At least 3 different colors
  • At least 2 Shapes
  • At least 2 different font styles
  • At least 2 different font sizes
  • At least 2 different font colors
  • Neat and organized
  • A clear issue is addressed
  • Point of view is clearly defined
  • Correct and accurate information
  • One chart of information

ACTIVITY 6:  EVALUATE IT!

GOOGLE FORMS
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​Before you present your presentation to the class, you need to create a Google Form.  After the presentation, students in the class will participate in a survey about your presentation so that you can determine how effective you were in persuading the class of your point of view.  You will share your survey with me.  I will embed it on the learning platform so that people can take it.  
Requirements for the Survey:
  • A theme
  • The name of your group members
  • The title is the issue you presented
  • You have at least one multiple choice question
  • You have at least one short answer question
  • You ask at least one questions that gives you information on whether or not people were persuaded to your point of view
  • You ask at least one question where people have to give you written feedback about what convinced them to agree or disagree with your point of view

ACTIVITY 7: PRESENT IT!

PRESENTATION DAY
On presentation day, you will give your presentation and go over the infographic with the class.  After the presentation, they will fill out your survey.  When everyone has completed their presentations, each group will go over the information from their surveys with me.  When this is complete, you will have conquered your Google Persuasion Project Mission!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

CONGRATULATIONS!  

You accomplished your mission!​
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  • I can work with others to inform or persuade using digital tools. 
  • I can use appropriate keyword searches to find and evaluate.
  • I can compare and contrast human and computer performance on a certain task. 
  • I can explain the advantages and limitations of technology.