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Past to Present: A Show and Tell Journey
Grade 1Social Studies3 days
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5.0 (1 rating)ArtifactsDaily LifeTechnologyTransportationCommunicationFamily Traditions
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Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use artifacts from the past and present to understand the key differences in daily life, including technology, transportation, communication, and family traditions?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- What are some of the key differences between life in the past and life now?
- How do artifacts from the past and present help us understand daily life in different times?
- Why is it important to learn about life in the past?
- What can we learn about technology, transportation, and communication from past artifacts compared to today?
- How do family traditions and celebrations from the past compare to those today?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to identify and understand the key differences in daily life, including technology, transportation, communication, and family traditions, between the past and present.
- Students will be able to use artifacts from both the past and present to illustrate and explain these differences.
- Students will develop an understanding of the importance of learning about history and its impact on present and future knowledge.
State Standards for Social Studies
SS.1.A.2.2
Primary
Compare life now with life in the pastReason: This project directly involves students comparing artifacts from the past and present to understand daily life differences.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsTime Traveler's Trunk
Students arrive at class to find an old, mysterious trunk in the middle of the room. As a class, they explore the contents which include artifacts from both the past and present, sparking discussions about each item's origin, use, and evolution over time.📚
Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Activity 1
Comparative Collage
Students work in groups to create a visual collage that showcases the evolution of a specific daily life aspect (e.g., technology or transportation) from past to present using images and captions.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Select a theme such as technology, transportation, or communication.
2. Gather images and information about each theme both from the past and present.
3. As a group, create a layered collage that pairs past and present images side by side with captions explaining each evolution.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA visual collage showing the evolution of a selected theme from past to present, complete with captions.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis aligns with SS.1.A.2.2, as it visually demonstrates the key differences between past and present life.🏆
Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioPast vs. Present Collage Assessment Rubric
Category 1
Understanding of Content
Assesses students' comprehension of differences between past and present daily life aspects, such as technology, transportation, and communication.Criterion 1
Content Knowledge
Measures students' ability to accurately identify and explain key differences between past and present daily life.
Exemplary
4 PointsRich and accurate explanations of multiple key differences. Sophisticated understanding demonstrated.
Proficient
3 PointsAccurate explanations of key differences between past and present.
Developing
2 PointsInconsistent or partial explanations of differences.
Beginning
1 PointsMinimal recognition or inaccurate depiction of differences.
Category 2
Collage Creation
Evaluates the creativity, organization, and visual appeal of the collage, as well as the clarity and relevance of text captions.Criterion 1
Creativity and Design
Assesses how creatively students present their collages and the effectiveness of visual and textual elements.
Exemplary
4 PointsHighly creative and well-organized collage with clear, relevant captions. Exceptional visual presentation.
Proficient
3 PointsCreative and organized collage with clear captions, generally effective visual presentation.
Developing
2 PointsSome creativity and organization visible; captions may lack clarity or relevance.
Beginning
1 PointsLimited creativity and organization; unclear or irrelevant captions.
Reflection Prompts
End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learningQuestion 1
Reflect on your experience creating the Comparative Collage. What did you learn about the differences between the past and present in your chosen theme?
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Question 2
How important do you think it is to learn about life in the past, and why?
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Question 3
On a scale from 1 to 5, rate your understanding of how artifacts from the past can help us understand daily life in different times.
Scale
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Question 4
Which category (technology, transportation, communication, family traditions) do you feel you learned the most about during this project?
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Options
Technology
Transportation
Communication
Family Traditions
Question 5
Was there an artifact from the 'Time Traveler's Trunk' that particularly interested you? If so, which one and why?
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