Saturday, February 9, 2019

2nd Grade - African American Project

What: You will be creating a tri-fold board about an important African American to the United States. This can be someone who is living or isn’t living. This person has made an important contribution to the country. This person is considered to be an innovator. You will also present your board to the class.

Who: The person whose name you chose and was written into the back of your social studies notebook.

Materials:
  • Tri-fold Board
  • Colored Pencils/markers
  • Research (typed or handwritten)
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Decorations (glitter, stickers, etc)
On your board, the following information is required:
  • Person’s name
  • Person’s birthday
  • Person’s death date (if applicable)
  • Where your person was born
  • Where your person spent most of their life
  • Where your person went to college (if applicable) and degrees earned
  • What struggles your person endured/overcame
  • Why your person is famous
  • Any accomplishments your person achieved (honors/awards)
  • What their important contribution was
  • Why their contribution is important and how did it contribute to society
  • Any fun facts you have found about your person.
  • Any unfamiliar words, must be put onto a separate paper and pasted on the outside part of the board
Additional Information:
  • All information put onto the board must be in your own words.
  • You need to have at least 4 pictures on your board.
  • Neatness counts!
  • You may use up to 3 index cards with brief information for your in-class presentation.
Due Date: February 25, 2019