Grade 1 Communication and Collaboration: Technology Teams Problem Solving (In Development)
Grade 1: Creative Communicator/Global Collaborator
Lesson: Technology Teams Problem Solving
A lesson seed collection is a menu of ideas that can be used to build a lesson. To build a lesson, select a Motivator Seed, a Lesson Seed, and a Assessment & Closure Seed. Use the Additional Activities and Resources for additional ideas, and remember to cue videos prior to instruction in order to avoid advertisements.
HCPSS Content Standards
Reading
SL1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SL2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
SL3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
SL5 Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
SL6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation.
L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Writing
W6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
W7 Participate in shared research and writing projects.
Math Standards
Math
MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP6 Attend to precision.
Essential Questions
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How do you work together to solve problems?
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Why is it important for every member of the group to contribute to the project?
Outcomes
- Students will work as a team using different roles.
Vocabulary
- solving problems
- team work
- cooperation
Teacher Considerations
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Teamwork activities can be challenging for some first grade students. Students at this age can be very “me” focused. Prior to any teamwork activity, review your expectations for team behavior, such as taking turns, listening to each other, speaking kindly, respecting other’s ideas, offering praise and encouragement, etc.
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“Out on a Limb - A Guide to Getting Along Links to an external site.” - Consider taking students through this quick interactive to review possible responses when there is a disagreement within a group or team.
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“Engaged with Technology: Math Links to an external site.” - Students engaged in problem solving using technology
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If using GAfE Links to an external site., consider teacher and student knowledge and prior use of GAfE. For more support, visit HCPSS GAfE Support site Links to an external site..
Motivator Seeds: Multiple Means of Engagement
Seed 1
Have student pairs go to the “ Links to an external site.Engineering Games - Tinker Ball. Links to an external site.” Links to an external site. Have students work in pairs to use the materials to move the ball from the top of the screen to the cup. Encourage students to communicate their ideas with their partners before attempting to build the structure. Discuss the importance of listening to your partner when they are sharing their idea and respecting their ideas even if you disagree. Let friends try ideas and offer praise or encouragement if the design does not work. Model how to respond if the ball does not reach the cup; for example, “Great try Amir! The ball almost got in the cup!” Also model how to offer suggestions in a polite, respectful way, such as, “I like your idea about using the ruler. What if we try tilting it a bit more? What do you think?”
Seed 2
Borrow a large piece puzzle from Kindergarten, give out all but a few pieces to the students. Have the students attempt to construct the puzzle. Ask the students what is wrong. Give out the missing pieces. Discuss with the students that just like when a piece is missing from a puzzle, if a student is not participating in an activity, that activity will not be complete.
Seed 3
Watch one of the videos on teamwork located in the resources table.
Lesson Seeds: Multiple Means of Representation
Seed 1
"Engineering Games: Tinker Ball Links to an external site.
Seed 2
A Kid’s Guide: Getting Along with Your Classmates Cooperation and Compromise Links to an external site.3 mins 30 secs (start at 11:20 - 14:50)
Seed 3
The Power Of Teamwork Animation Links to an external site.: A collection of 3 funny animations with animals demonstrating teamwork 1 min. 22 seconds
Assessment and Closure Seeds: Multiple Means of Action and Expression
Seed 1
Produce original work with a team.
Seed 2
Use problem solving strategies when working with team.
Additional Activities and Resources
Modifications
Extensions
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