FIRST PROJECT
Happy 1492, the Right Thing to do?
5th Grade
DRIVING QUESTION
Should Novi Meadows recognize Columbus Day? |
SIGNIFICANT CONTENT
Social Studies, Writing |
ENTRY EVENT
Principal came and asked students whether or not the school should recognize Columbus Day. Actual Entry Event footage. UNIT SUMMARY
In teams, students researched, determined, and supported with evidence the pros and cons of recognizing Columbus Day in a public service announcement. Individually students will write a persuasive essay about Columbus Day. The culminating event is a presentation to the school on Columbus Day in which after viewing the PSA's, the audience will vote. |
INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
ARTIFACTS
Click on the image to watch videos for or against recognizing Columbus Day. |