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Museum Assistant: Build an Exhibit Video Game CurriculumSecond GradeCreated by Michelle PatrickA Student of SS 397April 2013Ronald V. Morris, Ph.D.ProfessorDepartment of HistoryPresidential Immersive Learning FellowBall State UniversityMuncie, IndianaRVMorris@BSU.edu765-285-8720Course Title: Museum Assistant: Design an Exhibit video gameGrade Level: Second GradeUnit: Workers and the WorldAbstractStudents learn about the different parts of a museum and the job of a museum curator. Focus QuestionsWhat different areas can you learn about in a museum?What does a museum curator have to know?BenchmarksAssessment TasksKey ConceptsIdentify community workers who provide goods and services for the rest of the community, and explain how their jobs benefit people in the community. (SS.2.4.2 2007)Develop a simple timeline of important events in the history of the school and/or events. (SS.2.1.5 2007)On a map, identify physical features of the local community. (SS.2.3.4 2007)Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement of section. (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2)Students pretend they are a museum curator who has a task of developing an exhibit about a school in the community. The exhibit must include a timeline and a map of the school grounds. (SS.2.4.2 2007, SS.2.1.5 2007, SS.2.3.4 2007, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2)CommunityMapTimelineInstructional Resources: Indiana Historical Society. (1976). Flanner House History in Highlights. Retrieved March 24, 2015, from Indianapolis Firefighters Museum. Indianapolis Fire Department Timeline. Retrieved March 24, 2015, from Indiana Writers Program Collection. (2005). Chronology of Vermillion County. Retrieved March 24, 2015, from . (2006). Retrieved March 23, 2015, from . "Curators, Museum Technicians, and Conservators : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics."?U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. < of Arts and Science. (1950). Retrieved March 24, 2015, from Peddle, J. (2005). Vigo County Historical Society Museum. Retrieved March 24, 2015, from , D. (1990). Firefighters Museum. Retrieved March 24, 2015, from "Indiana State Museum > Educators."Indiana State Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. "Blogs | Connect | Smithsonian."Smithsonian. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2013. <"Museum Assistant."?Design an Exhibit. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2013. < of LessonsLesson 1: The Job of Museum CuratorDefine what being a community worker means. As an example of a community worker use the job of museum curator. Have students play Museum Assistant: Design an Exhibit game as a class. Ask students questions about what a museum curator has to know and understand. Ask students questions about what a museum curator does and how they help and influence the community.Lesson 2: TimelinesShow students examples of timelines. Show a timeline of events in the community where students live. Discuss the events on the timeline, including an event that is still a public issue or problem in the community today. Discuss with students why timelines are valuable and why we use them.Lesson 3: MapsShow students physical maps from different parts of the world including North America, Africa, and Asia. Explain some of the features of physical maps. Explain what the land features means for the people living there. Discuss with students why they would want to look at the physical features of land before moving there.Lesson 4: Museum HistoryPlay the Museum Assistant: Design an Exhibit again with students as a class. Discuss with students the different kinds of information a museum curator would have to know. As students come across new artifacts, discuss with them what the artifact might tell about the community.Lesson 5: Different Types of MuseumsHave students explore the Smithsonian website to find something from one of the galleries in the game. Ask students what they notice about the Smithsonian. Make sure to point out that there are many types of museums. Some museums have art, English, math, science, and other subjects. Point out that museum curators have to have a vast knowledge of their area. Discuss things that students found on the Smithsonian website.Course Title: Museum Assistant: Design an Exhibit video gameGrade Level: Second GradeUnit: Workers and the WorldAssessment TaskAbstractStudents pretend they are a museum curator who has a task of developing an exhibit about a school in the community. The exhibit must include a timeline and a map of the school grounds.PromptInternet websites and books for locating information about the schools they have been assigned.See examples of timelines and physical maps.Directions“We have been studying museums and museum curators. Pretend you are a museum curator and make an exhibit about a school in our community. I will assign you each a school. We will present our projects about each school at the school corporation administration building. Here are the guidelines.”“1. Explain what a museum curator does and how they benefit the community with at least three examples.”“2. Make a timeline for the school, including a controversial issue, with at least five events. An example of a controversial issue would be something that is going on in the news right now with school funding. ” “3. Make a physical map of the school grounds that includes at least three physical features.”“4. Write a paper explaining all of the artifacts you would put in your exhibit and why. In your paper include positives and negatives of the school you are researching. Include a clear introduction and conclusion. In your conclusion you must include whether the school is a good school and why or why not.” ProceduresPrepare an example presentation about a school. Prepare rubric for assessment. Assign students a school. Set up a time to present at the school corporation building. Prepare and pass out a document with all of the guidelines listed. Explain directions to students and address any questions.Scoring RubricBenchmarksScore1234Identify community workers who provide goods and services for the rest of the community, and explain how their jobs benefit people in the community. (SS.2.4.2 2007)Develop a simple timeline of important events in the history of the school and/or events. (SS.2.1.5 2007)On a map, identify physical features of the local community. (SS.2.3.4 2007)Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement of section. (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2)Do not explain what a museum curator does and how they benefit the community. -Timeline includes at least two events. -Physical map includes at least one physical feature.-Write a paper explaining all artifacts.Explain what a museum curator does and how they benefit the community with one example. -Timeline includes at least three events with at least one public issue. -Physical map is accurate and includes at least one physical feature.-Write a paper explaining exhibit artifacts. Develop points.Explain what a museum curator does and how they benefit the community with two examples.-Timeline includes at least four events with at least one public issue. -Physical map is accurate and includes at least two physical features.-Write a detailed paper explaining exhibit artifacts. Include a detailed introduction and conclusion.Explain what a museum curator does and how they benefit the community with at least three examples. -Timeline includes at least five events with at least one public issue. -Physical map is accurate and includes at least three physical features. -Write a detailed paper explaining exhibit artifacts. Develop all points. Include a detailed introduction and conclusion. ................
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