I spray paint boxes which you can find in the super market holding can soda. I paint them black. We start with our Senior English class during their regular class period on Monday. Divide class randomly into four groups. Distribute folders with questions and give any instructions necessary.
Students research their question and develop their part of the overall visual display.
Students must utilize ONLY supplies that are on the supply table, they may not leave the Media Center to obtain any additional supplies. As each class completes their box, they must leave the Media Center clean and you must put the shadow box away so other groups can not see them. Repeat with Junior English classes on Tuesday, Sophomore classes on Wednesday, and Freshmen classes on Thursday. Judges, using whatever criteria you wish, rank boxes by class, and overall. This is such a fun way to introduce some of these resources.