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Historical Figures in First Grade

Historical Figures in First Grade. By: Danielle Collins, Kimberly Wood, and Kelly Wolk. Overview. SS1H1 The student will read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.

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Historical Figures in First Grade

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  1. Historical Figures in First Grade By: Danielle Collins, Kimberly Wood, and Kelly Wolk

  2. Overview SS1H1 The student will read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history. a. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/statesman),Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea (exploration), Harriet Tubman (Underground Railroad), Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment), George Washington Carver (science). b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation)

  3. Introduction We need your help! The historical figures play is about to start, and the actors are missing! The play must go on, but we need actors. If you think you are ready to become an actor click on each historical figure to learn more about them. Click here to learn even more about Ben Franklin. Click here to learn even more about Lewis and Clark

  4. TASK Working in groups of five, students are to research a historical figure and write a skit to perform for the Head Director(teacher) and audience (class).

  5. What to do? First thing you need to do is review the four historical figures, and decide who you will be researching to create a skit for the director and audience. To review the four historical figures please click on the review button. review

  6. Next Step Working with your group, you will begin to plan your skit by completing the character document. You will create a title for your skit, assign character roles (including a director), and draw a creative picture for each character from the skit. Click on the pencil to start your character document

  7. Next Step Working with your group, write a reader’s theater skit detailing the historical figure you choose. Be sure to work together as a group and include as much information to present to the audience.

  8. Next Step Working with your group, you will practice your skit until you are comfortable with performance. When you are ready, your director of your group will record your performance using a Flip Camera. When your group in finished, turn your Flip Camera into the Head Director (your teacher). The Head Director will upload you video to YouTube.

  9. Final Step Working with your group, you will view everyone’s historical figures skits and post a comment or question you have. Be sure your sentences begin with a capital letter and have the correct punctuation. To access the videos click on the T.V. screen.

  10. Evaluation

  11. Conclusion If your looking to find out more information about your historical figure, you can complete 3 tic-tac-toe board activities. Be sure your cross off each activity you complete.

  12. Historical Figures Tic-Tac-Toe Board

  13. CreditsA special thanks to the following sites for the information and resources. Clink the links below to go directly to the site! Brain Pop, Jr. Scholastic Pebble Go National Geographic Kids

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