Every six weeks we will be extending our learning in social studies outside of the classroom. To take our learning beyond class lessons and activities, we will conduct a creative project. The process will follow these steps:
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1. Students learn through in class instruction and activities centered on classroom essential questions.
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2. Students will then use their notes and class work to create a list of eight questions that they still have about the unit of study after going through the class lessons and activities.
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3. From these eight questions, students will create their own essential question to research.
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4. Students will research and collect information to answer their essential question.
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5. Students will demonstrate their learning through the creation of a creative project.
The project journals have several ideas (84+ depending on ideas from classmates) of possible creative projects. It is important for students to research their question first, then choose a project to show their learning, not the other way around. Students should also choose a project that matches an area of their interest and strength to make it as fun and engaging as possible.
I am looking forward to seeing the questions that students create, and the projects that come out of their research!
