LAUNCH GRADE 9: CLEAN SLATE lesson 26: college research outcome: Students identify and compare schools offering their program or major. OBJECTIVES * revisit the unit steps leading to this lesson. * Explain the directions and expectations for the college comparisons project. * Compare colleges offering the same program or major. * prepare a presentation for the class comparing colleges. ASSESSMENT * college comparisons graphic organizer * reflection MATERIALS NEEDED * SAmplE college comparisons project and rubric * Computers with internet access for the independent practice PREPARATION * decide if you want students to use computers to get the information for their college comparison graphic organizers, or if you'd like them to use printouts prepared in advance. * Book computer lab time, or use the sample college characteristics. lesson outline 1. Motivation 2. Direct Instruction 3. Independent Practice 4. Collaborative Activity 5. Summary Reflection: What do you think your classmates will want to know about the colleges you've researched? What fascinating facts or interesting details can you share about each career to keep your classmates' attention and provide the maximum amount of relevant and useful information? popcorn quiz (5 minutes) project description and expectations setting (10 minutes) colleges comparison (10-40 minutes) pair/share (10 minutes) next steps (5 minutes) 232 lESSon 26: CollEgE rESEArCH