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Impactful Figures Living Museum

Grade 6EnglishHistoryTechnologySocial Studies10 days

The Impactful Figures Living Museum project for sixth graders is a cross-disciplinary endeavor spanning English, history, technology, and social studies. Students explore influential historical figures who have made significant impacts on contemporary society, employing research and storytelling skills to create engaging, technology-enhanced museum exhibits. Through activities like role-playing interviews and producing multimedia presentations, they gain insights into historical contributions while developing cross-cultural understanding. The project aligns with Common Core and ISTE standards, emphasizing skills in research, writing, presentation, and technology integration.

Living MuseumHistorical FiguresTechnology IntegrationCross-disciplinaryStorytellingResearch SkillsCultural Understanding

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use technology to create an engaging living museum that showcases individuals from history who have had a significant impact on the world today?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

Who are some individuals from history that have had a significant impact on today's world?
How can stories from the past help us understand the present?
What makes someone influential or impactful?
In what ways can technology help us present historical information in engaging ways?
How do different cultures and societies remember influential individuals throughout history?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will research and identify individuals from history who have significantly impacted today's world.
Students will analyze the contributions of influential historical figures and articulate their relevance to contemporary society.
Students will utilize technology to design and create an interactive living museum exhibit.
Students will develop skills in storytelling and presentation to effectively communicate historical information.
Students will explore how different cultures remember and honor influential individuals, fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.2

Primary

Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.Reason: Students will need to determine the central ideas of historical texts about influential figures and summarize their importance to the present day.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2

Primary

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.Reason: This project involves writing explanations and analyses of historical figures and their impact, aligning with this standard.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4

Primary

Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.Reason: Students will present their living museum projects, requiring clear and logical presentation skills.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.8

Primary

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.Reason: Researching historical figures requires gathering, assessing, and synthesizing information from various sources, directly aligning to this standard.

ISTE Standards for Students

ISTE.6.D

Secondary

Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.Reason: Students will use technology to tailor their presentations about historical figures to be engaging for museum visitors.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Impact Interviews Live!

Students take on roles of modern journalists given exclusive 'interviews' with historical figures. Using primary source materials, they draft questions and role-play interviews with classmates acting as the historical figures, exploring how these individuals influenced the past and the present.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Storytelling Studio

Apply storytelling techniques to enhance museum exhibit presentations, refining communication skills.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Develop a narrative that effectively communicates your historical figure's story and impact.

2. Integrate multimedia elements to support the storytelling (e.g., audio recordings, video clips).

3. Rehearse the presentation focusing on clarity, engagement, and impact.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA rehearsed storytelling presentation ready for museum visitors.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligned with CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4 by focusing on logical sequencing and engaging presentation skills.

Activity 2

Impact Influencers Research Quest

Students embark on a research quest to identify a historical figure who significantly impacted today's world, aligning with standards on gathering relevant information and summarizing it.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Choose a historical figure from a provided list or suggest your own who has had a significant impact on today's world.

2. Use digital and print sources to gather information about the selected figure, ensuring credibility of the sources.

3. Determine the central ideas of the figure’s contribution and summarize their importance without expressing personal opinions.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written summary and evaluation of the historical figure’s contributions.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligned with CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.2 and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.8, focusing on identifying central themes and credible information synthesis.

Activity 3

Historical Impact Analysis

Develop insights into the historical figure's contributions, focusing on writing explanatory texts.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Organize researched information into main ideas and supporting details.

2. Write an informative essay explaining the historical figure's impact on contemporary society.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityAn essay analyzing the historical impact and relating it to present-day influence.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2 by guiding the writing and organization of explanatory content.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Living Museum Project Rubric

Category 1

Research & Information Synthesis

Evaluates students' ability to gather, assess, and synthesize information about historical figures.

Criterion 1

Source Selection

Quality and credibility of sources selected for research on historical figures.

Exemplary

4 Points

Selects highly credible and varied sources, ensuring a balanced perspective of historical figures.

Proficient

3 Points

Selects credible sources with some variety to support research.

Developing

2 Points

Selects limited or partially credible sources with some weaknesses in variety.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to select credible sources; lacks variety.

Criterion 2

Summarization & Central Ideas

Ability to determine and summarize central ideas without bias from the collected information.

Exemplary

4 Points

Accurately synthesizes and summarizes central ideas with clarity and without personal bias.

Proficient

3 Points

Summarizes central ideas with minor bias or clarity issues.

Developing

2 Points

Identifies central ideas inconsistently; summarization lacks clarity.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to identify or summarize central ideas effectively.

Category 2

Writing & Analysis

Assesses students' ability to organize thoughts and articulate the historical figure's impact in writing.

Criterion 1

Organization & Clarity

Logical flow and clarity of writing in presenting historical analysis.

Exemplary

4 Points

Presents information with excellent logical flow and exceptional clarity.

Proficient

3 Points

Presents information with logical flow and good clarity.

Developing

2 Points

Presents information with some logical or clarity issues.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with logical flow and clarity; writing is hard to follow.

Criterion 2

Analytical Depth

Depth of analysis in articulating the figure's historical impact.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides insightful analysis, showing a deep understanding of historical impact.

Proficient

3 Points

Provides clear analysis with some depth.

Developing

2 Points

Provides basic analysis with limited depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to provide meaningful analysis; lacks depth.

Category 3

Presentation & Storytelling

Evaluates the presentation skills and storytelling techniques in delivering historical content.

Criterion 1

Engagement & Delivery

Effectiveness of the presentation in engaging the audience and delivering content clearly.

Exemplary

4 Points

Delivers an exceptionally engaging presentation, using voice, engagement strategies, and clarity.

Proficient

3 Points

Delivers a clear and engaging presentation with good use of voice.

Developing

2 Points

Presentation is somewhat engaging but lacks consistency in clarity.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to engage audience; presentation lacks clarity.

Criterion 2

Use of Multimedia

Integration and effectiveness of multimedia elements to enhance storytelling.

Exemplary

4 Points

Integrates multimedia elements seamlessly, greatly enhancing the storytelling experience.

Proficient

3 Points

Uses multimedia effectively to support the presentation.

Developing

2 Points

Uses some multimedia elements, but they may not fully support the storytelling.

Beginning

1 Points

Limited use of multimedia elements; they minimally support the storytelling.

Category 4

Technology Integration

Assesses the use of technology tools to customize presentations for the intended audience.

Criterion 1

Customization & Audience Appropriateness

Use of technology to customize the message and appeal to the audience.

Exemplary

4 Points

Customizes presentation with technology to fully engage and resonate with the audience.

Proficient

3 Points

Uses technology effectively to tailor the presentation to the audience.

Developing

2 Points

Attempts to use technology for customization, but effectiveness is limited.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to use technology to engage the audience appropriately.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on your experience creating a living museum exhibit. What did you learn about the historical figure you selected and their impact on today's world?

Text

Required

Question 2

How effectively did you use technology in your living museum exhibit to engage the audience?

Scale

Required

Question 3

Which skills did you develop or improve during this project? Select all that apply.

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Research

Storytelling

Presentation

Technology use

Cultural understanding

Writing

Question 4

How can understanding historical figures help us comprehend today's world and our place within it?

Text

Optional

Question 5

Rate your satisfaction with the living museum project overall.

Scale

Required