PaperLab

= ** Unit 4: PaperLab ** =


 * Week One **

You will be doing some ** paper engineering. ** Take a look at an example with your teacher. Watch the video with your class and observe the fabulous artwork. Take a look at the planner and see what you'll be doing.


 * On your own: **
 * Watch a short video of some simple pop-ups created by younger students.
 * Watch an interview with Robert Sabuda. Listen to him **describe** his artwork and how **his artwork shows real facts** about his topic.


 * Week Two **
 * Listen for directions.
 * Pick a topic.
 * Open up our online resources, and use Britannica Online or Amazing Animals to find an article on your topic.
 * Print it. Make sure you have a picture of your topic.
 * Put your name on your article.
 * If you still need a picture, search Wikimedia Commons for a photo.
 * If you are done, use Trueflix to watch and read about your continent.

Each third grade class is responsible for creating a book on one continent. You will read, gather information, think about what's important, write, and make your own artwork.
 * Week Three **
 * Listen for directions on note taking and hilighting.
 * Gather important information on your research planner.
 * Write a summary of your information. Use voice, use describing words, make it sparkle!
 * Check your work and ask a teacher if you are done
 * Are you done early? Take a look at some paper folding tricks by Robert SabudaGrab a sheet of paper, a pencil and some scissors and practice making pop ups!


 * Week Four **
 * Listen for directions on note taking and writing your paragraph
 * Finish your research planner.
 * Write a summary of your information by hand. Use voice, use describing words, make it sparkle!

Here is an example of the


 * Check your work and ask a teacher if you are done
 * Are you done early? Take a look at some paper folding tricks by Robert SabudaGrab a sheet of paper, a pencil and some scissors and practice making pop ups!


 * Week Five**
 * Listening for directions on getting materials and making your paper masterpiece.
 * Work on your paper engineering.
 * Make sure your name is on all your papers.
 * Clip all your materials together before handing them in.


 * Week Six**
 * Finish your pop-up piece. Cut out and glue your finished research piece to the back.
 * Share with your group. Record on the iPod Touch with a partner.