Hi Kids,
We are all living history right now. When we resume in-school classes, we will be discussing the major social studies themes that you are experiencing right now. We will talk about the responsibilities of citizens (Complying with the Stay at Home mandate, among other things), the role the three branches of government played in this pandemic, the powers that the President and our Governor possessed, and the economic consequences of this event.
In the meantime, you have an opportunity to pass down what you are experiencing with future generations. All you will need is a notebook, writing utensil, and time. I would like you to create a primary source for future generations to use to learn about the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020. Label your notebook, "Life During the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020," by "Your Name." Then each day or week write the date and what you are experiencing in your life because of this pandemic. This would be similar to what Emma did in Living with Sisu. She didn't necessarily write every day, but she definitely wrote quite often. In your first entry you should update your reader about the situation. Sixth graders, we talked a lot about the Coronavirus epidemic in Wuhan, China, so you definitely have a lot of background information. Fourth and fifth graders, if you don't know much about the virus, you can start by stating something about us going on a spring break that was extended to the fall. Then in each entry after that tell the reader something about your life. How is the Coronavirus affecting you? What have you heard or learned about it? How do you feel? If possible, write down any statistics that you may have heard. For example, to date, how many people in the U.S. have tested positive with the disease and how many have died? Keep updating these statistics and let the reader know where you are getting your facts from. What is happening in Michigan? How does it feel to be quarantined and not be able to play with your friends? Many of you talk about wishing there was no school. How do you feel about that now? How did this pandemic directly affect you?
There is no specific question listed above that you must answer. These are just examples to get you thinking about what you could write about. Although this assignment will not be graded, remember, it is a primary source that future generations will use to learn about the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation because you don't want future generations to think that you weren't very smart. :)
We know how valuable primary sources can be in learning about an event, so this is a very important assignment. You will be teaching future generations about this historical event. Be as accurate and specific as you can be. If possible, I would love to read some of your journals when we return to school. You could also email me some of your entries, as well. ([email protected]) I would love to talk to each and every one of you. We are all in this together, and we can learn from what others experienced. Thank you for helping preserve history for future generations!
We are all living history right now. When we resume in-school classes, we will be discussing the major social studies themes that you are experiencing right now. We will talk about the responsibilities of citizens (Complying with the Stay at Home mandate, among other things), the role the three branches of government played in this pandemic, the powers that the President and our Governor possessed, and the economic consequences of this event.
In the meantime, you have an opportunity to pass down what you are experiencing with future generations. All you will need is a notebook, writing utensil, and time. I would like you to create a primary source for future generations to use to learn about the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020. Label your notebook, "Life During the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020," by "Your Name." Then each day or week write the date and what you are experiencing in your life because of this pandemic. This would be similar to what Emma did in Living with Sisu. She didn't necessarily write every day, but she definitely wrote quite often. In your first entry you should update your reader about the situation. Sixth graders, we talked a lot about the Coronavirus epidemic in Wuhan, China, so you definitely have a lot of background information. Fourth and fifth graders, if you don't know much about the virus, you can start by stating something about us going on a spring break that was extended to the fall. Then in each entry after that tell the reader something about your life. How is the Coronavirus affecting you? What have you heard or learned about it? How do you feel? If possible, write down any statistics that you may have heard. For example, to date, how many people in the U.S. have tested positive with the disease and how many have died? Keep updating these statistics and let the reader know where you are getting your facts from. What is happening in Michigan? How does it feel to be quarantined and not be able to play with your friends? Many of you talk about wishing there was no school. How do you feel about that now? How did this pandemic directly affect you?
There is no specific question listed above that you must answer. These are just examples to get you thinking about what you could write about. Although this assignment will not be graded, remember, it is a primary source that future generations will use to learn about the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation because you don't want future generations to think that you weren't very smart. :)
We know how valuable primary sources can be in learning about an event, so this is a very important assignment. You will be teaching future generations about this historical event. Be as accurate and specific as you can be. If possible, I would love to read some of your journals when we return to school. You could also email me some of your entries, as well. ([email protected]) I would love to talk to each and every one of you. We are all in this together, and we can learn from what others experienced. Thank you for helping preserve history for future generations!