Can One Person Change The World?
Guiding Questions:
* What types of people change the world? * Can you think of some people who changed the world? What were the results of the change they made? Was it positive or negative? * How can one person influence others? * How does this apply to me? * What lessons can I learn from these people? * What type of person do I want to be? |
Some of Our Thoughts:
* People who change the world are: charismatic, inventors, politicians, visionaries, leaders * Some people who changed the world are: Steve Jobs, Hitler, Thomas Edison, Donald Trump, Terry Fox, Marie Curry, Rosa Parks, Jeff Bezos * Some people trying to change the world are: Autumn Peltier, Malala Yousafzai * People can have a positive or negative impact on the world. |
What is a biography?
A biography is an account of someone's life, told by someone else.
World Changers
Biography Research Organizer
Projects
Task
Design a monument for someone that you think has had a positive impact on the world. Create a 3D model to show what the monument will look like. Write a paragraph explaining how your chosen person impacted the world and one explaining the symbolism/meaning to the parts of the monument you designed.
Before beginning:
* research the life of your chosen person
* learn about other monuments
Design a monument for someone that you think has had a positive impact on the world. Create a 3D model to show what the monument will look like. Write a paragraph explaining how your chosen person impacted the world and one explaining the symbolism/meaning to the parts of the monument you designed.
Before beginning:
* research the life of your chosen person
* learn about other monuments
Task
1) Choose someone that you find to be inspirational.
2) Research and learn more about that person. What life events made them the way they were? What inspired them to do what they did? What obstacles did they overcome? - take notes and keep track of your sources (you will need to complete a bibliography)
3) Fill in the 'Bio Cube Planning Sheet' to help you narrow down the most important information.
4) Complete the 'Bio Cube' in 'Cube Creator'
5) Complete a bibliography.
6) Present your person to the class. Make sure to tell why this person is inspirational and how they made a difference to the world.
1) Choose someone that you find to be inspirational.
2) Research and learn more about that person. What life events made them the way they were? What inspired them to do what they did? What obstacles did they overcome? - take notes and keep track of your sources (you will need to complete a bibliography)
3) Fill in the 'Bio Cube Planning Sheet' to help you narrow down the most important information.
4) Complete the 'Bio Cube' in 'Cube Creator'
5) Complete a bibliography.
6) Present your person to the class. Make sure to tell why this person is inspirational and how they made a difference to the world.
Task:
1) Choose an individual who you think has changed the world to research. Use proper note taking and keep track of your sources. Find information on:
- basic facts
- what were their influences
- how did they change the world
- personal connection: how does this apply to how I want to live my life, what type of person I want to be, what I want to accomplish
2) Complete a presentation. (A written report, a slideshow, a video . . .) Marks will be given on how well the above 4 areas are addressed. Sources must be attributed in a formal bibliography. Be sure to use your own words!
1) Choose an individual who you think has changed the world to research. Use proper note taking and keep track of your sources. Find information on:
- basic facts
- what were their influences
- how did they change the world
- personal connection: how does this apply to how I want to live my life, what type of person I want to be, what I want to accomplish
2) Complete a presentation. (A written report, a slideshow, a video . . .) Marks will be given on how well the above 4 areas are addressed. Sources must be attributed in a formal bibliography. Be sure to use your own words!