Huron Elementary: Past, Present, Future

Garcia·

Community Engagement

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SubjectCommunity Engagement

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Teacher Share Prompt: Community-Based Learning Project Create a 4th–5th grade Community-Based Learning unit centered on Huron Elementary School — its past, present, and future. The goal of the project is for students to investigate how their school has shaped the community and how they can shape its future. Students will engage in oral histories, surveys, interviews, writing, and multimedia projects. The unit should integrate literacy, speaking and listening, history, and ELD supports. Include...

This project focuses on how Huron Elementary School has influenced the local community and encourages students to consider their role in shaping its future. Through research, interviews with community members, and multimedia storytelling, students will explore the historical significance of the school and articulate a vision for its future. They will learn about artifacts that tell the school's story, gain skills in conducting interviews, and creatively express their ideas about building a better community. Additionally, the project includes academic vocabulary development, collaborative discussions, visual mapping, and reflective exercises to deepen students' understanding and connections to Huron Elementary.