You, the professional educator, will determine just how this project will be used in your classroom. They are challenged to use higher order thinking skills and to engage in problem solving skills as called for in National Teaching Standards . Language Arts and Social Science Standards may be of particular interest as you plan and implement this portion of America Dreams. Anticipatory Set - reveiw what students have learned about dreams, past. Develop the concept of surveys and interviews through sharing of personal experiences with these information gathering tools.
Students interview or send survey to collect data from appropriate sources.
General resources might include Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, Toastmasters, League of Women Voters and other such organizations. Remind students to collect graphical as well as textual data for use in their digital report. Resources are available to assist you in construction. For schools wishing to simplify, a web form is available for your use. Provision of time and adequate access to technology are crucial to the completion of a successful product.