The Biography Project

Now that kindergarten is on it's way, 2nd grade is ready to join in! February is traditionally the month 2nd grade studies famous Americans; and our 21st Century project is going to take this unit to a whole new level. Once the 3rd graders get their presentations on American Village ready, my class will be able to witness their learning (and learn right along with them). I have a feeling the 3rd grader's experiences will light a fire under the 2nd graders, when they get to see "history come to life" through interviews and real footage American Village (only through the use of technology, of course.) I love the idea of bridging the past and the present with 21st century tools.

In the meantime, 2nd graders will pick their own famous American to research. Students will start by discovering the basic facts about their American-- where they were born, how they lived their lives, what they did to contribute to society--and by the end of it, will literally become their American at the Tucker's Treasures Wax Museum! We're going to write poetry, do intensive online research, and make a digital story compiling all that we've learned. Just like with the American Village trip, technology tools are going to be essential. The 3rd grade presentation is going to be a great jumping off point!