Change Makers 2.0

Through this Project Based Learning Unit, the students will be learning about individuals who have made a difference in the world.  We will begin small and learn about how children have made changes both locally and globally.  Room 9 will then learn about famous historical characters who have brought positive change.  The idea that anyone can make a difference will be challenged as we finish the unit learning about men and women who have made the world a better place and might not be as well known.  The students will work together at times as well as individually.  They will write paragraphs, research papers, and create presentations about change makers.  We will celebrate the unit with a Pot Luck Presentation in April.

Kid Heroes...(in class project)...

Check out all the amazing changes kids around the world have made!  Maybe you can make a change one day as well!

http://www.kidsareheroes.org

Heroes You May Know...(in class project)...

Heroes You May Not Have Heard Of... 
​Obscure biography "at home" project...

There will be many options to choose from for this project...

Biography Suitcase...

​Biography Board Game...

Research your character and fill this suitcase up with objects that represent your historical character...Choose at least 5 items that give a good overview of who your character is...clothing, newspaper articles, photos,...anything that would describe your character.  If you sign up for this project, I will provide a suitcase for you!

Create a game that reflects the life of your character.  Each spot you land on....the cards you choose...the spin of a spinner...etc...  After playing the game, the player should get a good sense of the character's life.  The game should have a box and be professionally made.

Biography Poster Presentation...

You and your partner will create a poster that details the life of your historical character.  There should be a "big" picture of your character, a title, captions, a timeline, etc...  You will present your poster to the class.

Team Video Interview Presentation...(formerly "Coffee with a Hero")...

You and your partner will create a costume that looks like your character from history.  One partner will dress up in the costume, while the other partner dresses up as an interviewer.  You will create at least 6 questions that will cover the life and times of your character...the interviewer will ask...the character will answer.  Simply become your character have fun telling us about your life.  Have a grown up video record you and send a "YouTube" version or file to Mr. Franklin.