Thirteen Ed Online - Stocking up for the Next Millennium

Stocking up for the Next Millennium

Students look back on the inventions, concepts, cultural items, and literary contributions of the past one hundred years. As a class, the students determine the things that have survived through the 20th century, think about why these things have survived, and finally, compose a presentation based on the research they do in favor of one thing that should withstand the 21st century.

Grade Level:

5-12 (The concepts and ideas should get more sophisticated as the students get older.)

Subject Matter:

Language Arts, Social Studies

Curricular Uses:

Writing, Current Events, History

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Gain exposure to a wide range of information available on the Internet, including biographies, timelines, company reports, photographs, and text.

Write a persuasive piece, making a case for their selection.

Study the item in question, its purpose in society, and the benefits it brings to future generations.

Use of Internet
Students use the Internet as a tool for research, communication (with peers or experts) and collaboration.

This lesson plan was developed by Anna Chan Rekate, a teacher at the Manhattan School for Children in New York.

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