Details
Pages
9 Pages
Subject
Computer, History/Social Studies, Seasonal
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th
Resource Type
Activities, Projects
Standard
Not standard specific
Description
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students learn about the history of Grandparent's Day as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Next, students interview a grandparent (or another person they are close to from that generation) to compare life today with the life their grandparent lived. Interview questions are provided to encourage students to learn more about their grandparent through conversation. These questions can be answered through research on the Internet from that time period if the student does not have someone to interview. Using the answers from the questions, students create a presentation in either MS PowerPoint or Google Slides. Instructions/expectations are included for the project, along with a grading rubric. Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.
This lesson includes alternatives to be inclusive for students who are from non-traditional families as well. It was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.
Materials Required:
Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Files included:
Teacher & Student Resources
WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
Comparing Life Between Generations " Instructions, interview questions, and grading rubric
Word Search Puzzle (non-editable, .pdf)
Word Search Puzzle Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
Approximate Lesson Duration:
WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period
Comparing Life Between Generations project: 2 (50 minute) class periods
Word Search Puzzle: 15-20 minutes
In this lesson, students learn about the history of Grandparent's Day as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Next, students interview a grandparent (or another person they are close to from that generation) to compare life today with the life their grandparent lived. Interview questions are provided to encourage students to learn more about their grandparent through conversation. These questions can be answered through research on the Internet from that time period if the student does not have someone to interview. Using the answers from the questions, students create a presentation in either MS PowerPoint or Google Slides. Instructions/expectations are included for the project, along with a grading rubric. Additionally, a word search puzzle (with answer key) is included to use for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.
This lesson includes alternatives to be inclusive for students who are from non-traditional families as well. It was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.
Materials Required:
Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Files included:
Teacher & Student Resources
WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
Comparing Life Between Generations " Instructions, interview questions, and grading rubric
Word Search Puzzle (non-editable, .pdf)
Word Search Puzzle Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
Approximate Lesson Duration:
WebQuest: 1 (50 minute) class period
Comparing Life Between Generations project: 2 (50 minute) class periods
Word Search Puzzle: 15-20 minutes
Lesson Overview In this lesson, students learn about the history of Grandparent's Day as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for... more
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