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PATHWAYS TO THE PAST…. …A Digital Biography. LAUNCH PAD. How well do you know your grandparents?. OBJECTIVES. Understand and appreciate biographies. Appreciate the achievements of famous people. Understand the power of the written word and the impact it can have on their lives.
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PATHWAYS TO THE PAST… …A Digital Biography
LAUNCH PAD How well do you know your grandparents?
OBJECTIVES • Understand and appreciate biographies. • Appreciate the achievements of famous people. • Understand the power of the written word and the impact it can have on their lives. • Learn note-taking skills and how to conduct an interview. • Recognise the value of a family member and their accomplishments as well. • Show their appreciation and love for their grandparents, and other significant older people in their lives. • Journal writing - Reflection
PROJECT DETAILS • Subjects: Language Arts, ICT • Grade: 7 • Duration: 1 month • Part 1 : Whole class activity/Group Work • Part 2 : Individual • Part 3 : Groups: 13 (groups) x 4 (students) = 52
FINAL PRODUCT • Part 1 : (Group Product) • Interview Questions • Part 2 : (Individual Product) • Digital Movie (Photostory, Picasa Movie Maker • Part 3 : (Group Product) • Grandparents’ Day Event • Reflection (Individual)
21ST CENTURY LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Communication • Creativity and innovation • ICT (information, communications and technology) literacy • Collaboration • Critical thinking
ASSESSMENT • Interview Questions • Collaboration (Group Work) • Check Points • Movie • Journal Entry