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Costa Rican Culture Blended Unit

Description: 

This mini unit is created to be used in a blended learning environment.  Much of the online information will be posted to my classroom blog for students to access.  I have included access here to the Blind Kahoot and the PlayPosit.  Even for lessons that may have only online activities, there are many opportunities to follow up in the classroom with information from the text book, class discussion, etc.  

 

Learning Targets: 
Identify major types of landforms in Costa Rica.
Compare and contrast Costa Rican daily life with their own.
Describe Costa Rican food, art, and holidays.
AttachmentSize
File BlendedUnitCR.docx16.5 KB
Author: 
becky.crandall
Content Area: 
Elective Subjects
World Languages
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Unit
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
9-12
Tags: 
cohort 4-10-2017
Costa Rica
culture

Student prerequisite skills and knowledge

None

How is the concept or procedure explained or demonstrated?

The concepts of this unit are taught through direct instruction, online through WebQuest, Kahoot, PlayPosit, and Prezi, and through projects and presentations.

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

Students will learn about the various aspects of Costa Rican culture including geography, food, art, holidays, and daily life.

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

This is a brand new unit that I created to change up my current unit design.  I have used aspects of this unit with a lot of success, and I look forward to being able to implement it as a whole.  Students are particularly receptive to the use of technology and the interactive pieces of the unit.  I would suggest having talking points ready to discuss and review any/all of the online activities.  This seems to help students stay accountable and focused.