Use this BUNDLE as a starter for Social Studies Standard 2.5: Students understand the importance of individual action and character and explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past have made a difference in others’ lives (e.g., from biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Louis Pasteur, Sitting Bull, George Washington Carver, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Golda Meir, Jackie Robinson, Sally Ride). 95 Famous Faces included! Students can use these items to help them navigate through their own research. Items Included: Inspiration and/or Growth Mindset Poster (Quotes from Famous people without quotes from them include a quote from plays related to them: King Tut, Cleopatra, Joan or Arc, and Richard the Lionheart) Pick a Person Card is meant to use for students to pick from our the teacher can pass them out at random so students don't choose the same one. Cover Pages Make your own Cover Pages (Students can draw their a Famous Person in that is not listed) Research Graphic Organizer Writing Organizer with Sentence Frames Writing Organizer with Introduction, Details and Conclusion Transition Words & Phrases Speech Notes (Larger than Flashcards & Can make Double Sided) Editable: Cover Pages, Research Graphic Organizer, Writing Organizer with Sentence Frames, Writing Organizer with Introduction, Details and Conclusion Fakebook Graphic Organizers Want a few items instead? Click here to purchase these options instead: Posters & Cards Non-Editable Writing Templates Fakebook Graphic Organizers Items feature art work from Prince Padania Including these Famous Folks: Historical Figures & Cultural Icons: Abraham Lincoln Annie Oakley Barack Obama Bruce Lee Cesar Chavez Cleopatra Christopher Columbus Elie Wiesel Elizabeth Blackwell George Washington Harvey Milk Henry Ford Jim Henson John F. Kennedy Julia Child King Tut Leonardo Da Vinci Lucille Ball Lyndon B Johnson Mahatma Gandhi Malala Yousafzai Misty Copeland Martin Luther King Jr. Muhammad Ali Nelson Mandela Pablo Picasso Paul Revere Stan Lee Steven Spielberg Theodore Roosevelt Walt Disney William Shakespeare Winston Churchill Famous Monarchs, Dictators and Historical Leaders (Not all were chosen since it's for 2nd grade afterall!): Benito Mussolini Elizabeth I of England Fidel Castro Genghis Khan George III of the United Kingdom Mao Zedong Mary I of England Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) Famous Scientists: Ada Lovelace Alan Turing Albert Einstein Alexander Graham Bell Betty Holberton Bill Gates Charles Darwin Copernicus Galileo Garrett Morgan George Washington Carver Isaac Newton Louis Pasteur Margaret Hamilton Marie Curie Mario Molina Nikola Tesla Robert Fulton Samuel Morse Stephen Hawking Steve Jobs Thomas Edison The Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur) Famous Women in History: Althea Gibson Ann Bancroft Anne Frank Audrey Hepburn Aung San Suu Kyi Betsy Ross Billie Jean King Clara Barton Elizabeth Cady Stanton Florence Nightingale Frida Kahlo Hillary Clinton Indira Gandhi Irma Rangel Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jane Goodall J.K. Rowling Joan of Arc Katharine Hepburn Laura Ingalls Wilder Leymah Gbowee Louisa May Alcott Mae Jemison Margaret Thatcher Marie Curie Maya Angelou Mother Teresa Oprah Winfrey Queen Elizabeth II Sandra Day O’Conner Sonia Sotomayor Wangari Maathai Whoopi Goldberg PLEASE PREVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING: This product is in English only and is meant to assist students in a research paper. Informational answer sheets for each person is NOT included. Please email me prior to purchasing with questions.

In memory of the great former South African President, who died today at age 95, we recall some of his most significant moments in quotes and images.

Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in 1918 in Transkei, South Africa; was given the Christian name Nelson by his white teachers; became a student activist against the country’s apartheid laws that segregated people by color and oppressed blacks; co-established the country’s first black law firm; planned a national strike; was tried for treason in 1964 and sentenced to life imprisonment; was released in 1990 after ten-year “Free Mandela” campaign supported by U.N

Nelson Mandela - Pancarta "Bogotá Negra".

Our durable and sleek aluminum frame stands out with a clean and polished finish. The poster is made on our heavier-weight white premium matte paper that has a natural, smooth, uncoated finish that feels luxurious to the touch. Presented in a crisp white font against a deep black background, the text is bold and easy to read, drawing immediate attention to the inspirational words. The quote is introduced by a pair of oversized quotation marks in the upper left corner, adding a visual element that reinforces the idea of a spoken message. Below the quote, Nelson Mandela’s name is subtly placed in a smaller font, giving credit to the author while maintaining the focus on the quote itself. The poster’s simplicity is its strength, with no additional graphics or distractions, allowing the viewer to fully absorb the meaning of the words. The contrast between the black background and white text creates a modern and sophisticated look, making it suitable for a variety of settings, from an office or workspace to a home environment. This design effectively conveys a message of perseverance and determination, making it a powerful visual reminder that challenges can be overcome.

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Do you have problems writing learning outcomes/objectives for your content or courses? Or more specifically, do you have trouble finding the right ACTION VERBS to describe what you want your students to achieve from the course, module, topic or unit? Have you tried using Bloom's Taxonomy wheel(s) before to assist finding those magic action verbs? New version (2014): Creative Visualizations of Bloom's Taxonomies! from Zaid Alsagoff Old version: Bloom's Revised Taxonomy Wheel Source: http://www.cobbk12.org/sites/alt/training/Blooms/circle.GIF Source: http://www.mmiweb.org.uk/downloads/bloomimages/bloom_plts.jpg Bloom's Taxonomy Wheel Source: http://www.alline.org/euro/images/bloomwheel.png Source: http://teaching.uncc.edu/sites/teaching.uncc.edu/files/media/files/image/resources/pedagogy/diagramforwriting.gif Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Blooms_rose.svg Why not print out the one you like most (not too many, due to the shortage of trees today!), or download the Bloom's Taxonomy wheel images above, and then use them to find those magic action verbs that you might have struggled to find before. These wheels work much better than idiotic tables of action verbs according to Bloom's taxonomy. Trust me! Also, please learn how to apply Bloom's taxonomy to web 2.0 learning tools (and 21st Century learning): Bloom's Digital Taxonomy "It's not about the tools, it's using the tools to facilitate learning." Finally, here are a few sites worth exploring to learn more about the Bloom's taxonomy (if needed): Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Domains Writing Objectives Using Bloom's Taxonomy Critical and Creative Thinking Instructional Design - Knowledge, Attitude & Skills REFLECTION I still remember when I started off as an Instructional Designer in 2001, I was required to assist subject matter experts (SME) in constructing learning objectives/outcomes. Especially, in the beginning it was a nightmare, because I struggled with finding and suggesting the appropriate action verbs. But then one of the senior instructional designers introduced me to Bloom's taxonomy wheel(s), and from then on writing instructional sound learning outcomes has been as easy as eating rambutan. When developing content with SMEs it certainly helps having relevant and agreed upon learning outcomes early on to guide the content development process. In other words, it is good to spend some time on constructing them, and not just creating them as an afterthought, because of some education ministry requirements. I am not sure about your country, but in Malaysia the Bloom's taxonomy is the reference that Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) recommend (a requirement to use!), and most Universities use it to construct learning outcomes with an eye on infusing more deep thinking (critical and creative), or higher order thinking skills (HOTS). As an action verb classification system I am fine, but I have low regard for Bloom's taxonomy as a pyramid, whereby Evaluation (old version) is on the top. It is helpful, but to me it is misleading. But that, we can discuss in another post sometime in the future (However, your opinion about Bloom's taxonomy would be highly appreciated). Also, I would like to highlight that Clayton R. Wright has simplified the process in finding those magic action verbs. He found that many participants in his workshops found it easier to deal with a smaller number of categories than the six stated by Bloom. Some verbs can be found in several categories, but it depends on how they are used. Rather than use verbs at the lower-end of the skills spectrum, he suggests that emphasis should be placed on application and problem-solving skills. The list is not "a magic bullet", but it helps educators who have difficulty finding the word that describes what they want their students to achieve. Click the graphic to enlarge it (Reference: Instructing in an International Setting: A Handbook for Those Who Will Provide Training in Developing Countries (p. 3-24), by C. R. Wright, 1997) "If we could transform these tables into a wheel, it would simply be awesome!" When creating objectives for secondary and post-secondary courses, Clayton reminds his workshop participants to also consider the 21st Century Learning Outcomes developed by the League for Innovation and sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trusts. These learning outcomes were validated by 260 colleges in Canada and the United States. They cover a variety of skills such as technology skills, communication skills, computational skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, information management skills, interpersonal skills, personal skills, and community skills. All of these skills are important for those living in a digital world. Although, learning outcomes usually helps in the content development process, but do they help or guide students in the learning process? Let's recall our own experience as a student. To be honest, as a student I never gave two hoops about reading learning outcomes/objectives, whether they were in the course plan/guide/outline, courseware, or in a book. Neither can I recall discussing, nor listening to other students discussing about their learning outcomes. Well, that is my experience! However, it would be interesting if there was some actual research done on how students use learning outcomes to facilitate their own learning. Or perhaps they don't use them at all! So... Are learning outcomes really important to facilitate the learning process? Do we need them? Are they destructive to facilitate creativity and innovation? Are there other ways to tell our students what learning output we should expect from them? Do we need to be more creative in the way we express learning outcomes? What do you think? Speak up! It is about time! Thank you :)

Every year all of our 5th graders participate in our school's Wax Museum program. It is seriously one of the highlights of the entire school year! Here's a run down of how things work: -Students choose a biography on a famous American. -They read the book and complete the American Hero book report. -They design a poster, create a costume, and memorize information about their hero. -For the Wax Museum, the students bring all their stuff and set up in the gym. -We invite our school, parents, community members, etc. to come see our program. -Our students become wax figures and when someone pushes their button they come to life and give information about their hero. Here are some pictures from this year's museum: Aren't these kids absolutely adorable in their costumes?! (I normally don't post pictures of my students on here, but luckily I'm friends with both of their moms and they gave me permission to post their cute faces.) And I think these two posters turned out AMAZING!! If you are interested, I have uploaded (and revamped) all of my resources and put them for sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. I have included everything you might need to get started and to implement this project in your own school. I'd love for you to check it out! Does your school do a Wax Museum?

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The U.S. mourns the former South African president.

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