Make Your Ideas Pop!

Students will:

• Be able to use Popplet to find images of at least three U.S. symbols and add the image and a brief description to their Popplet.

Vocabulary Words:

1. Symbol: A symbol is an object that represents something else.

To prepare for this lesson:

• The teacher provides materials for research about U.S. Symbols.

• The teacher makes sure Popplet is available on devices, either web-based or app based.

• Watch the video tutorial for information on how to get started with Popplet.

Note: The FREE account only allows you to create one popplet. You can use it over and over again. If students are logging into an account, parental permission is needed. If it is being used without students logging in or adding any identifiable personal information then it would not be needed assuming pictures of students and such were not included in the assignment.

See the Accommodations Page and Charts on the 21things4students website in the Teacher Resources. 

Directions for this activity:

1. The teacher pairs students up to work on their Popplet together.

2. Have students open and create a new Popplet titled U.S. symbols.

3. Make sure both students in a pair have access to the Popplet.

4. Explain to students what a symbol is. Give a brief explanation of how Popplet works.

5. Talk with students about a well-known U.S. symbol, like the Bald Eagle. Show students how to add an image of the symbol, then model writing two-three facts about that symbol.

6. Check for understanding before moving to independent practice.

7. For independent practice, students should find two-three more symbols and repeat the Popplet process.

Different options for assessing the students:

• Observations
• Check for understanding
• Assess students on their ability to correctly identify, illustrate, and describe three U.S. symbols.