Nashville's Healthcare Heroes: Past, Present, and Future
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Nashville's Healthcare Heroes: Past, Present, and Future

Grade 5EnglishMathScienceSocial Studies41 days
This project empowers 5th-grade students to become historians and storytellers, uncovering the inspiring narratives of African American healthcare heroes in Nashville. Students research the challenges and triumphs of these pioneers, connecting their contributions to current healthcare issues. Through storytelling and multimedia presentations, students educate their community, fostering an appreciation for the legacies of these heroes and inspiring future generations. The project integrates English, math, science, and social studies, promoting critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
Healthcare HeroesNashville HistoryAfrican AmericanCommunity ImpactStorytellingHealthcare IssuesTriumphs and Challenges
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as historians and storytellers, uncover and share the inspiring stories of African American healthcare heroes in Nashville, connecting their challenges and triumphs to current healthcare issues and inspiring future generations?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How did African American healthcare heroes impact Nashville?
  • What challenges did African American healthcare heroes in Nashville face, and how did they overcome them?
  • How can we use primary and secondary sources to learn about these heroes?
  • How can we use storytelling to share the impact of these healthcare heroes with others?
  • In what ways did these heroes demonstrate leadership and service?
  • How can we connect the contributions of these heroes to current issues in healthcare?
  • How can we create a presentation to teach our community about these heroes?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Research and identify African American healthcare heroes in Nashville.
  • Analyze the impact of these heroes on the Nashville community.
  • Investigate the challenges faced by these healthcare professionals and their strategies for overcoming them.
  • Utilize primary and secondary sources to gather information.
  • Develop storytelling techniques to effectively communicate the stories of these heroes.
  • Connect the historical contributions of these heroes to current healthcare issues.
  • Create a presentation to educate the community about these heroes.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

"Nashville's Healthcare Heroes: Then and Now" News Broadcast

A local news station reports on a present-day health crisis disproportionately affecting Nashville's African American community, followed by a segment asking, "Where are the heroes now?" Students then examine historical articles highlighting past African American healthcare pioneers and discuss the qualities of a hero in different contexts.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Challenges & Triumphs: Analyzing Impact

In this activity, students will analyze the impact of their chosen heroes on the Nashville community. They will examine the challenges these healthcare professionals faced, such as discrimination, lack of resources, and systemic barriers. The focus is on understanding how these heroes overcame these challenges and the significance of their contributions.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Review notes and sources to identify the key challenges faced by each healthcare hero.
2. Analyze how these challenges affected the hero's work and the community they served.
3. Describe the strategies and actions taken by the hero to overcome these challenges.
4. Explain the hero's impact on the Nashville community, including specific examples and outcomes.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA structured essay that details the challenges faced by their hero and analyzes their impact on the Nashville community.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Analyze the impact of these heroes on the Nashville community. Learning Goal: Investigate the challenges faced by these healthcare professionals and their strategies for overcoming them. Standard: What makes someone a hero in their community?
Activity 2

Hero's Journey: Crafting Compelling Narratives

Students will transform their research into compelling narratives. This activity emphasizes storytelling techniques such as creating a narrative arc, developing characters, and using descriptive language to bring the stories of these heroes to life. Students will focus on engaging their audience and conveying the emotional impact of the heroes' journeys.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Outline the key events and turning points in the hero's life.
2. Develop a narrative arc with a clear beginning, rising action, climax, and resolution.
3. Write the story of your hero
4. Use descriptive language and vivid imagery to bring the story to life and engage the reader.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written narrative or script that tells the story of their chosen healthcare hero, highlighting their impact and resilience.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Develop storytelling techniques to effectively communicate the stories of these heroes. Standard: How can we share stories of important people?
Activity 3

Legacy & Impact: Connecting Past to Present

Students will connect the historical contributions of their heroes to current healthcare issues affecting the African American community in Nashville. They will reflect on the legacies of these heroes and how their work continues to inspire change. Finally, students will create a presentation to educate the community about these heroes.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research current healthcare issues affecting the African American community in Nashville.
2. Connect the challenges and triumphs of your chosen hero to these current issues.
3. Design a multimedia presentation that incorporates images, videos, and text to tell the hero's story.
4. Practice presenting your findings in an engaging and informative manner.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA multimedia presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, video) that showcases the hero's story, their impact, and their connection to current healthcare issues. The presentation will be designed to educate and inspire the community.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Connect the historical contributions of these heroes to current healthcare issues. Learning Goal: Create a presentation to educate the community about these heroes. Standard: How can we share stories of important people?
Activity 4

Hero Nomination & Initial Research

Students will begin by brainstorming a list of potential African American healthcare heroes in Nashville. They will then conduct preliminary research using online databases, library resources, and community archives to gather initial information on these individuals. This activity introduces students to the research process and helps them identify key figures for further investigation.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Brainstorm a list of individuals who have made significant contributions to healthcare in Nashville's African American community.
2. Access online databases (e.g., historical society websites, library archives) to find information on potential heroes.
3. Write a brief biography (50-75 words) for each individual, highlighting their contributions and impact.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA list of at least five potential African American healthcare heroes in Nashville, with brief biographies for each.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Research and identify African American healthcare heroes in Nashville. Standard: How do we learn about people from the past?
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Healthcare Heroes Portfolio Rubric

Category 1

Hero Identification & Initial Research

This category assesses the student's ability to conduct initial research and identify key African American healthcare heroes in Nashville. It focuses on the quality of research, appropriateness of hero selection, and the content of the initial biographies.
Criterion 1

Research Quality

Quality of Research: Assessing the accuracy, depth, and relevance of research conducted on the identified African American healthcare heroes.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates comprehensive and insightful research, utilizing diverse and reliable sources to provide a thorough understanding of the healthcare hero.

Proficient
3 Points

Conducts thorough research using credible sources, demonstrating a clear understanding of the healthcare hero's background and contributions.

Developing
2 Points

Shows evidence of research but may lack depth or rely on limited sources, resulting in a partially developed understanding of the healthcare hero.

Beginning
1 Points

Demonstrates minimal research effort, with limited or unreliable sources, leading to a superficial understanding of the healthcare hero.

Criterion 2

Hero Identification

Identification of Heroes: Evaluating the appropriateness and relevance of the selected African American healthcare heroes to the project's focus on Nashville's healthcare history.

Exemplary
4 Points

Identifies highly relevant and impactful African American healthcare heroes in Nashville, demonstrating a clear understanding of their significance and contributions to the community.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies appropriate African American healthcare heroes in Nashville and demonstrates a good understanding of their roles and contributions.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies some relevant African American healthcare heroes but may include individuals with less direct impact or unclear connections to Nashville's healthcare history.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify appropriate African American healthcare heroes in Nashville, with limited understanding of their relevance or contributions.

Criterion 3

Biographical Content

Content of Biographies: Assessing the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the initial biographies, focusing on key contributions and impact.

Exemplary
4 Points

Crafts compelling and comprehensive biographies that vividly capture the essence of each healthcare hero, highlighting their key contributions and profound impact on Nashville's African American community.

Proficient
3 Points

Writes clear and informative biographies that accurately describe the key contributions and impact of each healthcare hero.

Developing
2 Points

Provides basic biographies that touch on some key contributions of each healthcare hero but may lack depth or detail.

Beginning
1 Points

Writes incomplete or superficial biographies that provide limited information about the healthcare heroes and their contributions.

Category 2

Challenges & Triumphs: Analyzing Impact

This category assesses the student's ability to analyze the challenges faced by their chosen hero and their impact on the Nashville community. It focuses on the depth of understanding, specific examples, and the clarity of the written essay.
Criterion 1

Challenge Comprehension

Understanding of Challenges: Assessing the student's comprehension of the specific challenges (e.g., discrimination, resource limitations) faced by the chosen healthcare hero.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates a deep and nuanced understanding of the multifaceted challenges faced by the healthcare hero, providing insightful analysis of their historical context and systemic implications.

Proficient
3 Points

Clearly identifies and explains the key challenges faced by the healthcare hero, demonstrating a solid understanding of their impact.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies some challenges faced by the healthcare hero but may lack detailed explanation or full understanding of their significance.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify or understand the challenges faced by the healthcare hero, demonstrating limited awareness of their historical context.

Criterion 2

Impact Analysis

Analysis of Impact: Evaluating the student's ability to analyze the healthcare hero's impact on the Nashville community, including specific examples and outcomes.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the healthcare hero's profound impact on the Nashville community, demonstrating a clear understanding of their lasting legacy and transformative contributions.

Proficient
3 Points

Analyzes the healthcare hero's impact on the Nashville community with specific examples and clear outcomes, demonstrating a good understanding of their significance.

Developing
2 Points

Describes the healthcare hero's impact on the Nashville community but may lack specific examples or detailed analysis of the outcomes.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to explain the healthcare hero's impact on the Nashville community, with limited examples or unclear outcomes.

Criterion 3

Essay Structure & Clarity

Structure and Clarity: Assessing the organization and coherence of the essay, ensuring logical flow and clear presentation of ideas.

Exemplary
4 Points

Presents a flawlessly structured and exceptionally clear essay that showcases sophisticated writing skills, logical coherence, and compelling presentation of ideas.

Proficient
3 Points

Presents a well-structured and clear essay with a logical flow of ideas and effective communication.

Developing
2 Points

Presents an essay with some organizational issues, affecting the clarity and flow of ideas.

Beginning
1 Points

Presents a poorly structured and unclear essay, making it difficult to follow the main ideas.

Category 3

Hero's Journey: Crafting Compelling Narratives

This category focuses on the student's ability to transform their research into a compelling narrative. It assesses the development of a narrative arc, the use of descriptive language and imagery, and how well the narrative conveys the impact and resilience of the chosen healthcare hero.
Criterion 1

Narrative Arc

Narrative Development: Evaluating the student's skill in crafting a compelling narrative arc with a clear beginning, rising action, climax, and resolution.

Exemplary
4 Points

Masterfully crafts a compelling narrative arc with seamless integration of events, creating an exceptionally engaging and impactful story of the healthcare hero.

Proficient
3 Points

Develops a well-defined narrative arc with a clear beginning, rising action, climax, and resolution, effectively telling the story of the healthcare hero.

Developing
2 Points

Shows some attempt at creating a narrative arc but may have weaknesses in the development of specific elements (e.g., climax, resolution).

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to create a coherent narrative arc, with unclear or missing elements.

Criterion 2

Descriptive Writing

Descriptive Language & Imagery: Assessing the use of descriptive language and vivid imagery to bring the story to life and engage the reader emotionally.

Exemplary
4 Points

Skillfully employs evocative and vivid imagery that breathes life into the narrative, immersing the reader in the healthcare hero's experiences and creating a profound emotional connection.

Proficient
3 Points

Uses descriptive language and vivid imagery effectively to bring the story to life and engage the reader emotionally.

Developing
2 Points

Uses some descriptive language and imagery, but the narrative may lack vividness or emotional impact.

Beginning
1 Points

Uses limited descriptive language or imagery, resulting in a flat and unengaging narrative.

Criterion 3

Hero's Impact & Resilience

Impact and Resilience: Evaluating how well the narrative conveys the impact and resilience of the chosen healthcare hero.

Exemplary
4 Points

Powerfully conveys the transformative impact and unwavering resilience of the healthcare hero, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and inspiring a profound sense of admiration.

Proficient
3 Points

Effectively conveys the impact and resilience of the healthcare hero through the narrative.

Developing
2 Points

Shows some understanding of the impact and resilience of the healthcare hero but may not fully convey their significance.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to convey the impact or resilience of the healthcare hero in the narrative.

Category 4

Legacy & Impact: Connecting Past to Present

This category assesses the student's ability to connect the historical contributions of their chosen hero to current healthcare issues and to create a presentation that educates and inspires the community. It focuses on the strength of the connection, the effectiveness of the presentation design, and the potential community impact.
Criterion 1

Relevance to Present

Connection to Current Issues: Assessing the strength and relevance of the connection made between the healthcare hero's contributions and current healthcare issues affecting the African American community in Nashville.

Exemplary
4 Points

Establishes profound and insightful connections between the healthcare hero's historical contributions and current healthcare issues, offering transformative perspectives and actionable solutions for the African American community in Nashville.

Proficient
3 Points

Makes a clear and relevant connection between the healthcare hero's contributions and current healthcare issues, demonstrating a good understanding of their relationship.

Developing
2 Points

Attempts to connect the healthcare hero's contributions to current issues, but the connection may be weak or lack clear relevance.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to connect the healthcare hero's contributions to current healthcare issues, with limited understanding of their relationship.

Criterion 2

Presentation Quality

Presentation Design: Evaluating the effectiveness and visual appeal of the multimedia presentation, including the use of images, videos, and text.

Exemplary
4 Points

Creates an exceptionally stunning and engaging multimedia presentation that showcases unparalleled creativity, seamless integration of visuals and text, and captivates the audience with its compelling storytelling.

Proficient
3 Points

Designs an effective and visually appealing multimedia presentation that incorporates images, videos, and text to enhance the storytelling.

Developing
2 Points

Creates a multimedia presentation with some visual elements but may lack cohesion or visual appeal.

Beginning
1 Points

Presents a poorly designed multimedia presentation with limited visual elements and little attention to visual appeal.

Criterion 3

Community Impact

Community Education: Assessing the potential of the presentation to educate and inspire the community about the chosen healthcare hero and their legacy.

Exemplary
4 Points

Creates an exceptionally transformative presentation that has the power to ignite hearts, inspire minds, and mobilize the community towards meaningful action, leaving an enduring legacy of empowerment and positive change.

Proficient
3 Points

Creates a presentation that is informative, engaging, and has the potential to educate and inspire the community about the chosen healthcare hero.

Developing
2 Points

Creates a presentation that provides some information about the healthcare hero but may lack engagement or inspiration.

Beginning
1 Points

Creates a presentation that is unlikely to educate or inspire the community about the healthcare hero.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

How has your understanding of what it means to be a 'hero' evolved through this project?

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Question 2

What was the most challenging aspect of researching and presenting the story of your healthcare hero, and how did you overcome it?

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Question 3

To what extent do you think the contributions of these healthcare heroes are recognized in the broader Nashville community?

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Question 4

What current healthcare issues in Nashville resonate most with the challenges and triumphs of the heroes you studied?

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Question 5

What did you learn about storytelling through this project, and how will you apply these skills in the future?

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