Overview

Students began by an examination of  famous people throughout the Middle Ages in their Spanish Immersion History class.  Based on the results of this exploration,  the students reflected and applied their learning to identify heroes from their community who exemplified the qualities and values that fundamentally influence others to make positive change.  This project combined the efforts of the World Languages and History in Spanish classes.  It strengthened the collaborative and interdisciplinary strengths of the Roosevelt SLIM Program.

Project Initiation

As an interdisciplinary unit, the students explored the concept of 'hero' and 'change' in their history class by studying  heroic figures throughout history.   The students then applied their learning by asking the question "How does this relate to us today?"   Our project was launched at the San Diego Central Library to research and explore resources.   We had guest lecturers, like Anna Christina from Telemundo and participated in photographic techniques and video production at the San Diego Museum of Photographic Arts.

Project Exploration and Development

The students wrote a biography in Spanish of their 'heroic' historical figure using multiple sources.  The students also composed an essay on the hero in their community.  They created a video journal celebrating tht person and how they influence others in a positive way in their local community.

Project Revision and Exhibition

The Hero Among Us Project was an ongoing interdisciplinary project.  Students researched, wrote, reflected and re-wrote the project at various phases throughout the academic year.  The culminating project, the video presentation, was to be displayed at the Veteran's Memorial Center across the street from Roosevelt Middle School and on Telemundo in their series, Todos Somos Heroes.  

Teachers and Subjects

Hans Mosler - History/Spanish Language Immersion Program
Lucinda Bernadino - World Languages/Spanish Language Immersion Program