These will be used to help locate appropriate Web sites to bookmark. Biographies, encyclopedias, various other resources, paper, pencil, markers, tag board, scissors. Word processing and database, such as ClarisWorks Multimedia, such as HyperStudio, Kid Pix or Claris Slide Show. Electronic encyclopedia or resources. Computers with internet access.
Students work in pairs to become the resident experts on a person or event from history.
They will collect, organize, and analyze data to draw conclusions leading to the significant role or impact the person or event had on life as we know it today. They will speculate as to how our world would be changed without the influence of their chosen topic. Organized Lead in discussion will be held. Each group will select a person or event from history. A list of possible topics will be provided.