Click here to visit MackinVia (or click on the picture above). If asked, choose Smith Elementary HE2449 from the drop-down menu. Backpack log-ins have been sent home with all students. However, if you've lost yours, please contact Ms. M.

Once in MackinVia, click on the red Groups tab on the left side. There is a group called "Biographies" that has all the links you will need to complete this project. Don't forget to cite your sources (tell us where you found the information). Remember, we are not using Wikipedia or "googling" these. You must use the databases and the books in our library, and you must cite your sources.

WHAT YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW:

Who is this person? When were they born? When did they die?

Where did they live? What did they do that made them famous?

When did they live? What was life like during that time? Why should we know about this person?

How did this person make life better for us?