Outline


 * __Logistics:__**

Unit Title: Rocking Arkansas

Grade Level: 7th and 8th

Duration: 5 class periods


 * __Goals:__**

Problem: The state of Arkansas does not have a Hard Rock Cafe located in it. As a group students will choose a city in the state that they think a Hard Rock should be located in. With their group they will create a multimedia presentation that showcases their chosen city. The goal of the group is to convince the executives of Hard Rock Cafe to open a restaurant in that city.

Technology Standards (ISTE): Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative productions and processes using technolgoy. 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.

Arkansas Keyboarding Standard: 3.5.1 Key block style personal/business letter using open/mixed punctuation. 4.3.4 Uses available resources to acquire new skills or improve skills 1.6.5 Checks, edits, and revises document for correct information, appropriate emphasis from grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Prerequisite Skills: Information and communication skills Thinking and Reasoning skills Multi Media Skills - Presentation knowledge

Objectives, Outcome, and Framing Question:
 * __Objectives:__**

The learner will use multimedia tools to create a presentation. The learner will compose and key a personal business letter in block format. The learner will work collaboratively. The learner will exhibit oral communication skills.

__**Outcomes:**__

Students will create a multimedia presentation with their group. Individually students will produce a personal business letter and research log.