Tuckahoe ES

Celebrating Scientists Through Creativity

Henrico Learner Profile (HLP) 6C Focus

5th Grade - Library and ELA

SOL/Standard 

Library Explore B.1, B.2 I can persist in self-directed projects and pursuits by choosing to tinker, problem solve, adapt when necessary, and reflect on my process.

ELA5.2   The student will create multimodal presentations that effectively communicate ideas



Learning Experience

Students were given the opportunity to showcase their creativity skills to support their research of a scientist during Black History Month.  They were allowed to choose any African American scientist, inventor, mathematician or engineer and research their work.  They were then given the opportunity during library lessons to create an artifact to represent that person in a creative way.  They could use a digital tool, makerspace item, stop motion, etc.  The students then presented their learning to their classmates and reflected on the creative process. 

What did the student(s) learn about this experience:

"I liked having the chance to expand my learning about my scientist in a different way " - Caroline

What did the teacher enjoy about this experience:

"I enjoyed working with my ILC and classroom teachers to design a project that extended learning from the classroom to the library!" - Candace Leonard

Additional Pictures, Media & Artifacts

A snop shot of projects

Stop Motion

Project using Canva

Stop Motion

Thank you to the innovators who helped make this experience possible: