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Keywords: North Carolina, Regions, interview, Social Studies,
Subject(s): Art, Video, Social Skills, Technology, Podcasting, Writing, Reading, Photography, Social Studies, English/Language Arts, Spelling, Journalism
Grade 4
School: A T Allen Elementary School, Concord, NC
Planned By: Michelle Hinson
Original Author: Michelle Hinson, Concord
Introduction: Social Studies: Students will learn the 3 regions of North Carolina and share experiences that family/community members share with them through an interview process.

Guided Practice: Teacher will teach the 3 regions in North Carolina
A. Mountain B. Piedmont C. Coastal

Independent Practice: Interview family members & people in the community that have visted the regions in North Carolina and document their experience to share with your peers. Students will infer from the data collected by making comparisons about the different regions and the produce a multi-media presentation to share with peers around the world!

Rubric:
Name of person being interviewed
Date of interview
List of 5 questions
-Where did they visit
-Impact that the visit had on their learning experience
-Who went on the visit
-What did you hope to gain from your learning experience
-Ask a ? that you are interested in learning about their visit

25%=Neatness 25%=Content in interview 50%=Finished Product

Students will produce multi-media finished product to share with peers and the world via podcast, video, or any other form of technology to encourage life-long learning!
Comments
Students will be able to check out resources to complete project.
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
Technology, Social Skills, Art, Music, Reading, Math-Measurement to log distance
Follow-Up
Share finished products with peers from around the world!
Materials: Flip Video, Camera Bags, Podcasting
Other Items: 15 Flip Video Camera, $150.00 each, total of $2250.00
15 Camera bags, $10.00 each, total of $150.00