Learning Log 2

Subject Area Anthropology
Grade level 9-12
General description Students will research a particular group of people and then find a microcosm of those people at the school and observe them to be able to write a sample ethnography on that group.
Materials Needed
-Paper
-Pencil
-Internet Access
Time required A week of class
Special characteristics
This project allows for students to work together to gain a better understanding of the people in their community and become less ethnocentric.
Objectives
-Allow students to find out about a different culture.
-Teach students firsthand how to start an ethnography
-Lead students to overcome there ethnocentrism
Technology Performance Objectives
The students will use the class wiki to upload their finds and data as they progress through the project.
They will write a daily blog entry about how they feel.
Their final paper will be uploaded onto the class wiki.
Preparation
Teach student how to use the class wiki and have them create weblogs that will online be used for the class.
Then teach them about ethnographies and how to correctly observe a group.
Procedure
1.Research a cultural group
2.Write a blog about the groups ethnocentric views of that group
3.Find a group on campus or in the local community that is of the same culture
4. Observe that group for two days
5.Then write an brief ethnography on the group
*Through the process take detailed notes and upload them daily onto the wiki and weblogs.
Assessment
1. Did students do the preparation steps?
2. Did students follow the procedure?
3. Did the students write the ethnography using anthropology terms?
Curriculum Standards
LA.910.3.1.1
The student will prewrite by generating ideas from multiple sources (e.g., brainstorming, notes, journals, discussion, research materials or other reliable sources) based upon teacher-directed topics and personal interests;

LA.910.3.2.1
The student will draft writing by developing ideas from the prewriting plan using primary and secondary sources appropriate to the purpose and audience;

LA.910.3.3.1
The student will revise by evaluating the draft for development of ideas and content, logical organization, voice, point of view, word choice, and sentence variation;

LA.910.3.5.1
The student will prepare writing using technology in a format appropriate to the purpose (e.g., for display, multimedia);
ISTE NETS-T Standards
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student
learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning,
and creative processes
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Extensions
Students will ask questions and a discussion about their finds.
Students will have to interview the group that they observed.
Resources
Various websites that the students will use to gather their data.
Rationale
The information that is going to be taught is about ethnocentrism and ethnographies. This will allow for the students to see that they do have some views that are biased against some groups. This will allow for students who learn better using different methods to benefit since it incorporates a variety of learning styles into the less. The idea is to help eliminate prejudice and ethnocentrism in the average high school student.