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Save Our Landmark

Grade 6History2 days

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we develop a compelling campaign to preserve a historically significant local landmark from the impact of proposed development, balancing preservation with community needs and engaging different levels of government?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What is the historical significance of the chosen landmark?
What are the potential impacts of the proposed development on the landmark and the surrounding community?
What preservation strategies are most effective in balancing historical preservation and community development?
How can community support be mobilized to protect local historical sites?
What role do different levels of government (local, state, federal) play in landmark preservation?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

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

Students will be able to research and analyze the historical significance of a local landmark.
Students will be able to evaluate the potential impacts of proposed development on a landmark and its surrounding community.
Students will be able to develop a comprehensive preservation campaign that balances historical preservation with community needs and engages different levels of government.
Students will be able to effectively communicate their preservation campaign to a diverse audience.

Teacher Provided

TeacherStandard1

Primary

Develop a campaign to preserve a local endangered cultural practice or tradition.Reason: This standard directly aligns with the project's focus on developing a preservation campaign for a local landmark.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Time Capsule Discovery

Students discover a time capsule hidden within the threatened landmark, containing blueprints and letters revealing its historical significance and the original builders' hopes for its future.

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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

Landmark Detective

Students delve into the history of their chosen landmark, exploring primary and secondary sources to understand its importance and past.

Steps

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

1. Select a local landmark threatened by development.

2. Gather primary and secondary sources related to the landmark's history.

3. Analyze the collected information to identify key historical events and figures associated with the landmark.

4. Organize findings into a structured research report, including citations.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed research report outlining the landmark's history, significance, and any past preservation efforts.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsResearch and analyze the historical significance of a local landmark.

Activity 2

Impact Assessor

Students assess the potential consequences of the proposed development on the landmark and the local community.

Steps

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

1. Research the proposed development project and its intended purpose.

2. Identify potential impacts on the landmark, considering factors like physical damage, visual obstruction, and loss of historical context.

3. Analyze the potential social and economic impacts on the community, considering factors such as displacement, traffic congestion, and changes in property values.

4. Compile findings into a detailed impact report, presenting both the potential benefits and drawbacks of the development.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive impact report detailing the potential positive and negative consequences of the development.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsEvaluate the potential impacts of proposed development on a landmark and its surrounding community.

Activity 3

Preservation Advocate

Students create a detailed preservation campaign, incorporating their research and impact assessment to propose solutions that balance preservation with community needs.

Steps

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

1. Based on research and impact assessment, define clear goals for the preservation campaign.

2. Develop a set of strategies and actions to achieve the campaign goals, considering community engagement, government advocacy, and media outreach.

3. Identify the target audience for the campaign and tailor messaging to resonate with different groups.

4. Create a detailed campaign plan outlining the timeline, resources, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive campaign plan outlining the goals, strategies, target audience, and actions required to protect the landmark.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsDevelop a comprehensive preservation campaign that balances historical preservation with community needs and engages different levels of government.

Activity 4

Campaign Ambassador

Students prepare and deliver a persuasive presentation to advocate for their preservation campaign.

Steps

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

1. Develop a clear and concise presentation summarizing the key findings of the research, impact assessment, and campaign plan.

2. Create visuals, such as maps, photographs, and charts, to enhance the presentation and engage the audience.

3. Practice delivering the presentation, ensuring clear articulation, effective use of visuals, and persuasive argumentation.

4. Deliver the presentation to a relevant audience, such as local officials, community members, or preservation organizations.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA compelling presentation delivered to a relevant audience, advocating for the preservation of the landmark.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsEffectively communicate their preservation campaign to a diverse audience.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Landmark Preservation Campaign Evaluation

Category 1

Research and Analysis

Evaluates the depth of research conducted by students and their ability to analyze historical and contemporary sources related to the landmark.

Criterion 1

Historical Significance Analysis

Assesses the student's understanding and analysis of the historical importance of the selected landmark.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the landmark's history with thorough analysis and insight into its significance and implications.

Proficient

3 Points

Presents a detailed analysis of the landmark's history with a clear understanding of its significance.

Developing

2 Points

Provides a basic analysis of the landmark's history, with limited insight into its significance.

Beginning

1 Points

Offers minimal description of the landmark's history with little analysis.

Criterion 2

Impact Evaluation

Evaluates the student's ability to assess the effects of proposed development on the landmark and its community.

Exemplary

4 Points

Skillfully evaluates the positive and negative impacts with insightful connections to community and landmark preservation.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively assesses the development's impacts with clear reasoning and evidence.

Developing

2 Points

Partially evaluates the impacts with some reasoning and limited evidence.

Beginning

1 Points

Provides a minimal evaluation of impacts with little reasoning.

Category 2

Campaign Development

Assesses the quality and feasibility of the preservation campaign developed, including planning and engagement strategies.

Criterion 1

Campaign Goals and Strategies

Evaluates the clarity, feasibility, and strategic depth of the campaign goals and methods.

Exemplary

4 Points

Presents well-defined, realistic goals and highly innovative strategies for campaign success.

Proficient

3 Points

Clearly defines realistic goals with effective strategies for campaign implementation.

Developing

2 Points

Attempts to define goals and strategies with basic feasibility.

Beginning

1 Points

Offers unclear or unrealistic goals and strategies.

Criterion 2

Community Engagement

Assesses the approach to engaging the community and stakeholders in the preservation effort.

Exemplary

4 Points

Innovatively engages with diverse community groups and stakeholders, fostering widespread support.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively engages multiple community groups with targeted outreach strategies.

Developing

2 Points

Attempts to engage the community with limited strategies.

Beginning

1 Points

Makes minimal effort to engage community groups.

Category 3

Presentation and Communication

Evaluates the effectiveness of communication and presentation skills in advocating for the preservation campaign.

Criterion 1

Presentation Clarity and Organization

Assesses the clarity, structure, and persuasive quality of the presentation.

Exemplary

4 Points

Delivers a compelling, well-organized presentation with strong persuasive elements and effective use of visuals.

Proficient

3 Points

Delivers a clear and organized presentation with effective visuals.

Developing

2 Points

Delivers a somewhat organized presentation with basic visual aids.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with organization and clarity in the presentation.

Criterion 2

Audience Engagement

Evaluates the effectiveness of engaging the audience during the presentation.

Exemplary

4 Points

Engages the audience effectively throughout and responds to questions with insight.

Proficient

3 Points

Maintains audience interest and engages during key points.

Developing

2 Points

Attempts to engage the audience with limited effectiveness.

Beginning

1 Points

Makes minimal effort to engage the audience.

Reflection Prompts

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

Question 1

Reflect on the overall process of researching, analyzing, and developing a preservation campaign for your chosen landmark. What were the most challenging aspects of this project, and how did you overcome them?

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Question 2

How did your understanding of historical significance and preservation evolve throughout this project?

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Question 3

How effective was your preservation campaign in balancing the needs of the community with the importance of preserving the landmark?

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Question 4

What would you do differently if you were to undertake a similar project in the future?

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Question 5

Which of the portfolio activities did you find most valuable in developing your understanding of landmark preservation?

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Options

Landmark Detective

Impact Assessor

Preservation Advocate

Campaign Ambassador

Question 6

How did the driving question "How can we develop a compelling campaign to preserve a historically significant local landmark from the impact of proposed development, balancing preservation with community needs and engaging different levels of government?" guide your inquiry throughout this project?

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