Deb+Dalton+and+Eileen+Robbins

=Application Project Plan (APP) Planning Sheet=

__Name:__ **Deb Dalton and Eileen Robbins**

__Briefly describe your tentative APP:__ **Students will critically evaluate two websites regarding natural and processed foods.**

7 class periods

__Tentative Title:__ **Two Sides to the Truth**

__Target Audience:__ **11th grade Physical Science**

__Curriculum Goals__**:** *** Students will understand that physical science is interconnected with real life issues.** *** Students will recognize that t questions here are different processes involved in food production.** ***Students will understand the relationship between being science literate and being a knowledgeable consumer.**

__Media Literacy Goals:__ *** Students will evaluate specific web sites for truth, fiction or bias regarding food production. Evaluation will include the who, what ,why, where of the web site.**

__ Other Goals __
 * Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information**
 * Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.**
 * Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.**


 * __ Proposed Activities __**


 * 1. Students will access 2 websites in their assigned topic e.g. poultry **
 * 2. Using 5 key questions from Key Questions to Ask When Analyzing Media Messages -see [|Key Questions]**
 * students will assess authorship,purpose and credibility of each site. - worksheet provided**
 * 3. Create a PowerPoint that shows each site and includes student analysis**
 * 4. Assess each group's presentation. Consider the responses - reflection**

__Assessment/Evaluation__ **(how will you know your APP works to meet your goals?):** **Evaluate the student reflections and responses**

**__Resources/Support__ that will help you in your development of the APP:**

**websites - see Pathfinder in OPALS** **worksheets provided**

__Difficulties/Obstacles__ **to developing your APP:**

**Reading abilities of the students** **Internet availability**

__Planning Steps__**:** Choose appropriate web sites Determine media literacy questions Create student handouts