Introduction
Your task for this Quest is to rescue a family from the ruins of
their former home by organizing a relief effort. You will create a
visual map of your ideas using a graphic organizer tool. Popplet and
bubbl.us are great options to choose from. Brainstorm
ideas on how you could help this family with a fundraising event.
I Can Statements
- create a graphic organizer
- use a graphic organizer to brainstorm a project or presentation
When you plan, you need to think about the Who-What-Where-When-Why-How.
Sample planning items might include:
- who would attend
- what the event would be
- when it would occur
- where it will be held
- why are you having the event
- how will you organize the supplies/people/funds
To be successful in this task, you need to include everything from activities, supplies, food, clothing and volunteers that are needed. Experiment with the formatting tools within the graphic organizer for visual appeal. Try out the color and text features. Tutorials are provided in the steps below.
You will need to create an image capture (screen shot) and save
it to your File Space. Check with your teacher to find out where to
submit your assignment.
Key Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Graphic organizer: A graphic organizer is a visual and graphic display
that depicts the relationships between facts, terms, and or ideas within
a learning task. Graphic organizers are also sometimes referred to
as concept maps, story maps, advance organizers, storyboards,
or concept diagrams.
Visual map: The use of pictures to help you solve problems, think
about complex issues and communicate more effectively.
Steps
1. Watch one of the training videos – or- read the training manual for the
visual organizer you will be using.
2. Create your visual map using one of the links below.
3. Create a graphic organizer of your relief efforts.
4. Create an image capture (screen shot) of your brainstorming.
5. Save it to your File Space and/or submit per teacher instructions.
BONUS Fun: Create your own superhero for this activity and then take a screenshot of your hero to add to your brainstorming document.
Completing this Quest
In order to complete this Quest, create an image capture (screen shot) of your graphic organizer and save it to your File Space. Make sure to have a meeting
with your teacher about your File Space. This is extremely important that you have access to your file. You may need this in a future Quest.
Sample Grading Rubric (doc file)
Check this Quest off your 21t4s roadmap
I have completed this Quest and I am ready to tackle Quest 2
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
- This site requires you to download the program. Please check with your tech department first. http://www.xmind.net/
- This site requires you to sign up and then sends an activation email. http://www.mindomo.com/pricing.htm
- Creately.com
Websites and Applications
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
3. Knowledge Constructor
c. curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods
5. Computational Thinker
b. Collect data or identify relevant data sets
6. Creative Communicator
c. Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.