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Virtual Field Trip National Cryptology Museum 5th Grade Math Social Studies and Technology NCSCS Objectives: NETS for Students: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
 * __ Math __**
 * ** 1.03 ** Develop flexibility in solving problems by selecting strategies and using mental computation, estimation, calculators or computers, and paper and pencil.
 * __ Social Studies __**
 * ** 4.05 ** Describe the impact of wars and conflicts on United States citizens, including but not limited to, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the twenty-first century war on terrorism.
 * ** 6.01 ** Explore the meaning of technology as it encompasses discoveries from the first primitive tools to today's personal computer.
 * ** 6.02 ** Relate how certain technological discoveries have changed the course of history and reflect on the broader social and environmental changes that can occur from the discovery of such technologies.
 * ** 6.03 ** Forecast how technology can be managed to have the greatest number of people enjoy the benefits.

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: Website Used: [] Purpose for using the internet: This virtual field trip has multiple purposes. First it will be to introduce the students to the world of cryptology. This field trip will be taken the first day of the unit. Also, embedded into the math standards course of study competency one on problem solving there are social studies competencies as well as technology skills based on NETS by ISTE with a strong focus on fluency. Because this museum is in Washington DC it is not feasible for me to take students out of school for a fieldtrip. Because AIG is a pull out class and I only see the students for one hour per day for three weeks per quarter we are not allowed to take students on a field trip. This is a way for students to experience an enrichment activity to enhance their learning. Another purpose for this activity is continue to build and strengthen students’ technological fluency which is made up of three parts; skills with tools, computing concepts, and using technology to help solve real-world problems. Step by Step Lesson Activity Description: *Day 1 of a five day Math unit on Cryptology Differentiation for Students with Specific Learning Needs: Student Assessment Plans: Student Trip Guide: See Handouts
 * * plan strategies to guide inquiry.
 * locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. ||
 * identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
 * plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
 * collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
 * Students will not be given any explanation of what cryptology is
 * Students will be given a guide to complete as they tour the cryptology museum (attached) or if they prefer they can access it in the AIG Folder and type the answers.
 * Students will be directed to the website []
 * Teacher will have the students log on to the computer
 * Teacher will have a laptop computer hooked up to the projector where students can follow along with each step
 * 1) Click on Share Folder
 * 2) Click on Students
 * 3) Click on AIG Folder
 * 4) Click on Cryptology Folder
 * 5) Click on Websites Document
 * 6) Click on []
 * Teacher will then do the first knowledge based questions with the students: What is Cryptology?
 * Teacher will demonstrate how to find the answer using the website by looking at the first question and answering it in American Civil War Exhibit
 * Students will then take the virtual tour of the museum to complete the rest of the tour guide.
 * Students will be given 45 minutes to complete the tour.
 * Teacher will place timer on the smart board
 * Students that do not write legible has the opportunity to type their answers
 * Students that do not read well can be paired with a partner
 * Students that complete the assignment early can research different types of cryptology such as binary code
 * Students will be assessed according to the answers given on guide not as right or wrong but as how well they used the information on the virtual field trip to answer the questions
 * Students will be assessed throughout the unit as how they apply the information that they learned during discussions during the unit
 * Students will be assessed using the question 8 of the guide at the end of the five day unit