Learning Targets: Today I will browse a variety of resources, ask questions, learn a bit about numerous people, so that I can pique my curiosity and learn enough information to make an educated choice when selecting a topic.
I'll know I'm successful when I select a social activist who: 1) Inspires me 2) I've never researched before 3) Is an activist for a current and relevant social issue.
Opening Activity
Skill selection
Exploration of potential topics
Exit Ticket - Select your activist and social issue
Station 1:
Open one of the websites linked to the right,
Browse for an activist you haven't studied (perhaps someone from the opening activity),
Learn about the activist's contributions and take notes.
Time allowing, learn about a second person.
Station 2:
Select a different website,
Browse for a different activist,
Learn about the activist's contributions and take notes.
Time allowing, learn about a fourth person.
Share Your Thinking
Who might you select for this assignment? Share a little about the person and identify one or more of the social issues this person champions / championed.
Complete the Exit Ticket
Please select an activist for your research and complete THIS GOOGLE form.