G.+Student+Learning+Materials


 * introduction/motivation
 * Students experience the Holocaust through throught literature at appropriate grade levels. Studnets examine the denotation and conotation of the word hero as they take to task looking for answers to their questions regarding the Holocaust. Many of the tasks for the 6th grade students and the 9th grade students are similar, but I expect the levels of classroom discussion, depth of questioning, research methods, and final presentations to reflect the academic and information literacy standards expectations. I hope that students are motivated to dig deep into their inquiry study because they are motivated by the literature.


 * task
 * Please see the Unit Overview.


 * process
 * Students apply the Big 6 model as they explore their inquiry questions and answers. A checklist aids students as well as mini-lessons.


 * information resources
 * See the Student Resource Page for suggested information resources that include primary and secondary sources. The list is still being developed as I would also like to add more print sources.


 * guidance
 * Students use the checklist and soon-to-be mini-lesson tools to chart their progress. Students regularly meet formally and informally with the subject-area teachers and the media specialists.


 * product guidelines
 * Some products are suggested on the student resource page. Students may also discuss project ideas that they would like to submit for consideration with the teachers and media specialist.


 * assessment tool
 * A checklist is provided. A rubric is being developed based on the checklist and students particpate in self-assessment as well ar peer-assessment activities.


 * concluding activities
 * 6th grade students share their products in presentations that they present to their classmates. 9th grade students share the products in presentations for a community audience. It would be ideal to publish the projects online.