And+Cut!

__Lesson Title:__ And cut! __Grade Level:__ 4th __Subject:__ Social Studies & Technology __Timeneeded:__ 30-45 minutes __Materials:__
 * Writinging instruments
 * Paper
 * Flip cam
 * Examples of Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

__Essential Standards__ 4.G.1.2 Explain the impact that human activity has on the availability of natural resources in North Carolina. 4.G.1.3 Exemplify the interactions of various peoples, places and cultures in terms of adaption and modification of the environment. W.4.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 4.C.1.2 Apply appropriate vocal elements of volume, pitch, rate, tone, articulation, and vocal expression to various types of literature and storytelling. 4.AE.1.2 Understand how to use costumes, props, masks, set pieces, and lighting to support dramatic presentations. 4.TT.1.3 Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaborationtools, etc.).
 * Social Studies
 * Language Arts (Common core standards)
 * Theatre Arts
 * Technology

__Procedures__
 * Inform the students that today they will be taking part in a very special project that will help others learn about recycling, conservation, and natural resources
 * Divide the class intogroups. Three to six children per group, depending on the size of the class
 * Inform the students that they are going to be creating their very own Public Service Announcements. Allow the children to listen to or watch a PSA as a model for the activity they will engage in.
 * Allow the students to break into their assigned groups to brainstorm. During this brainstorming session the students should ask themselves the following question:
 * What messages does the public need to hear about? (Students may report on natural resources,conservation, recycling, or a combination of all three)
 * What are some slogans (such as "Don't Throw It All Away" or "Put Litter in Its Place") that can be used?
 * After brainstorming, the students should begin to script their PSA. Each group creates a"spot" (as broadcasters call them) with a statement of the problem, a suggestion, and a slogan. A writer's workshop approach with peer conferences to refine and organize is highly recommended. Be sure to remind the students that their PSA should be **no longer than** 2 minutes. (Encourage the use props or costumes to help each group support their presentations.)
 * Now it’s time to publish! Videotape each group’s “spot” using the flip cam. The group may want to choose their best reader or "turn-read" in which each member takes a portion. The recorded "spots" can be shared with other classes and make great presentations at the PTA, PTO, Home-School Association, or openhouse.

__ Assessment __

Students will be assessed using the Rubric for Group Work as well as Rubric for Oral Presentations

__ Differentiation __ __ References __
 * The activities in this lesson lend themselves to student choice, each utilizing different skills and interests.
 * The additional activity allows students to work together so students who have difficulty in aparticular task can participate in another way. Group work also lends itself to providing support for ELL students.

//We care about the earth//. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttp://www.teachervision.fen.com/environmental-education/lesson-plan/5457.html