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*This project is inspired by the Identify and Community Project by Facing History and Ourselves and borrows many of its resources.
Driving Question
Driving Question
What does community mean to me?
Project Overview
Project Overview
We are in an unprecedented time in our history due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The concept of "community" is transforming as we spend most of our time online or physically distanced from others. In this project, you will take time to explore what community means to you in this current moment. Through your work, you will help others understand what community means to your generation.
Final Product
Final Product
A digital letter with up to 1-3 images
Final Product Requirements
Final Product Requirements
In a letter format that answers our driving question.
1-3 images support the themes that you discuss in your letter.
Posted on this page.
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
Notebook or journal
Pen/Pencil
Identify two people that can help you at various points
Optional: Printer
Standards
Standards
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7- Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.8 - Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action
D4.2.6-8 -Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations.
Writing in History and Social Studies
WHST.6-8.5 -With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
How to Use this Project
How to Use this Project
This project is organized into 4 project phases:
Launch
Build Knowledge
Develop and Critique
Present Product
Follow the phases in order across the top of the website. Please note: Some phases may repeat so you can deepen your understanding and revise your product.
Complete all the steps in one phase before moving onto the next.
See right hand side for more information if needed.
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