2.+Planning+and+Preparation


 * 1) **Knowledge gaining**: Students will gain knowledge of Exploration using several different approaches. First, students will watch a short video introducing the topic. Next, students will visit a web site which will allow them to learn some basic information on some of the technology that led to exploration. Then, students will visit another website which will allow them to learn some of the reasons people explored. Then, students will use an informational web site to start gathering information on an explorer based on the group he/she is in. Then, students will work in groups to create a PowerPoint presentation to share with the class. Lastly, Each student will fill out a personal reflection on what they have learned.
 * 2) **Knowledge organizing:** Students will work individually and in groups to organize information. First, students will work individually to gather information on technologies that led to exploration, and the reasons people explored on a google form.. They will Submit and print their google form. Next, students will work in groups to research and organize the important information they find on their Explorer in a word document. Lastly, students will work individually to organize their thoughts on the learning process they used to complete these activities.
 * 3) **Knowledge sharing:** Students will share their work in a variety of ways. First, students will share which technology they think was more important to exploration on their Wiki. Next students will list 5 reasons that people explored in their Wiki. Lastly, groups will share their research findings through the use of a powerpoint presentation.

// Preparation //


 * 1) Teacher will have to create an explorer introduction video
 * 2) Teacher will have to create a Google form for students to fill out for the technology and reasons for exploration section.
 * 3) Teacher will have to create a Word Document Template for students to gather information on their explorer.
 * 4) Teacher will create a Google Site on Explorers.
 * 5) Teacher will have to create an Explorer wiki in **Wikispaces** and give access to all students.
 * 6) Teacher will have to create a template for powerpoint presentations
 * 7) Teacher will have to create an Explorers assessment.