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The
difference between ordinary and extraordinary is a little extra...
DESIGN OF THE
PAY IT FORWARD ACTIVITY:
Students will investigate individuals who have created great changes
in the world in the areas of government, science, medicine, education,
sports, etc.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Through research,
examine the power of ONE individual
- Learn/Practice
research skills
- Learn/Practice
presentation skills
- Examine cause/effect
- Examine "megaskills"
in each of the individuals, i.e. initiative, confidence, creativity,
determination, etc.
PREPARATION ACTIVITIES:
- Begin an "EXTRAORDINARY
HUNT" and challenge the students to find individuals who have made
a positive impact on society. Encourage them to be flexible in their
thinking, i.e. both female and males, various races/cultures, different
continents, historical/living, etc.
- After gathering
a large list, have students brainstorm thoughts they may have on characteristics/skills/talents
these individuals had that made them extraordinary . (Keep the list
for future use.)
- Discuss with
the students resources that might be used to find information on the
various individuals:
a) Books
b) Magazines
c) Internet
d) Museums
e) Organizations
- Students, depending
on grade level, will work in teams to research an individual and prepare
a presentation on the specific person (teacher may decide to assign
the teams). It is important that students work in teams to reinforce
the concept that one person may be the initiator but Together Everyone
Accomplishes More (TEAM).
- Requirements
may include:
a) What was the impact this individual had on society?
b) Was the impact localized or did it spread?
c) Is that impact still being felt? If so, how?
d) What "megaskills" did this person exhibit i.e., confidence, determination,
insight, etc.
e) Excerpts - quotes, stories, events, etc.
f) Photographs
g) Significant people who made a difference in this individual's life.
- Develop a rubric
for students to self-assess their work or develop a rubric with the
students that has specific criteria.
- Allow time for
research based on grade level.
- Allow time for
students to present their findings
- Brainstorm, alongside
the previous list, the "megaskills" that these extraordinary people
possessed.
RESULTS AND EVALUATION:
Students and teacher will use a rubric to assess the research and presentation.
(The teacher will either develop Rubric or students can be involved in
the development of the rubric.
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