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= The Topic & Standards = Fifth grade students will be researching a specific planet in our solar system and will write a brochure with factual information and language to convince readers to visit the planet. DCPS is currently transitioning to use the Common Core State Standards and has begun to use the English Language Arts Common Core standards. Because the lesson will be completed in collaboration with the school librarian, AASL standards will also be addressed. Technology will be utilized through databases, websites, Glogster, and a project pathfinder; A-NET Standards will be addressed as well.

Common Core State Standards:
RI.5.7. Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.

RI.5.9. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

W.5.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

W.5.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

W.5.7. Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

W.5.8. Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

W.5.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Current DCPS Science Learning Standards:
Students will be introduced to Space Science: Students should have an appreciation for our solar system and the concept that there are other similar and dissimilar systems in space.

Students will be introduced to Earth Science: Students should relate to the earth as a planet in our solar system.

5.5.1. Describe the Earth as part of a system called the //solar system,// which includes the sun (a star), planets, comets, asteroids, and many moons.

5.5.2. Recognize that the Earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.

NETS-S Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:

b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

AASL Standards:

 * 1) Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
 * 1.1.1-1.1.6, 1.1.8, 1.2.2-1.2.7, 1.3, 1.4
 * 1) Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
 * 2.1.1-2.1.4, 2.2.1, 2.2.4, 2.3.1, 2.4
 * 1) Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
 * 3.1.1, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.3.4, 3.3.7, 3.4
 * 1) Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
 * 4.1.5, 4.1.7, 4.3.2