Introduction

Digital Literacy Class: We are going to learn about so many incredible ways to be creative, collaborative, and to communicate. We will focus on computer skills and applications. Some topics you already know about, and you will know better, and other topics and applications will be new to you! Either way, we will work together to find the ones you are able to use best. This class consists of Project-Based-Learning. You will be given plenty of time to learn the skills and applications that you will use for a lifetime. I hope you enjoy the material we will cover. - Mr. S

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

092221: Hero Project 21-22

Today we will discuss what you think it means to be a HERO!  Please stay engaged in the conversation.  At the end of the lesson you will be tasked with starting your part of the 2021-2022 Hero Project.  You will ultimately create a Single Slide Presentation (Google Slide) for inclusion in the Hero Project.


TODAY: (❗️) Participate in the "What is a Hero?" Class Discussion.

GMail Response III:

To: Mr S (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org)
22 September 2021:  What is a Hero?
Write 2-3 Sentences about what you think a HERO is, and why?  Make sure you write Full Sentences and explain your answer as if you were persuading someone to agree with you. 

HERO PROJECT INTRODUCTION
Please talk to someone you consider a HERO  This assignment is due prior to the end of the First Marking Period.  You must find a relative, family friend, or community leader and interview them.  Use the Digital Worksheet listed below to help you come up with questions.  You can interview a veteran, someone serving in the armed forces, a first responder, community leader, or someone that is a hero to you for another reason.
 
Step 1:  Interview A Hero - Find out when and where they served their country or commmunity.  Find out why they wanted to serve, and what job(s) they did while they were serving.  Make sure to think about what the term "service" means to you (after your interview).

Step 2:  Create a Single-Slide Presentation to be added to our class project for the year, and SHARE it with Mr. S for credit. 

Make sure to include how long the person has been working in their field, why they started, what was the hardest and easiest part of their service, and what they feel about others serving.  Try to include a picture of the person if possible.  Please SHARE this interview with me so I can add them to the overall project.   Make sure you end your slide with how you feel about selfless service, and how your view might have changed in light of the interview you conducted. Why is it important to serve your country/community in any capacity?

REFERENCE LINKS

Google Document: (❗️) "Hero Project Primer" Worksheet

Youtube Video:  "What Makes A Hero (Literature)?" by Matthew Winkler

Youtube Video:  "What is a Hero?" by Join the Conversation

Google Document: (❗️) "Hero Project Helper" Worksheet

Google Slides from Class:  Hero Project

THE KEY TO THIS ASSIGNMENT IS TO INTERVIEW SOMEONE AND COME AWAY WITH THE CONNECTION BETWEEN A WILLFULLY SELFLESS ACT AND THE IMPACT THAT ACT HAS ON OTHERS!  MAKE SURE YOU MAKE THAT CONNECTION WITH YOUR SLIDE PRESENTATION.  IF YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT FIND SOMEONE YOU, OR YOUR FAMILY KNOWS, THAT HAS SERVED IN THE MILITARY, YOU MAY INTERVIEW SOMEONE WHO IS A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND SERVES YOUR REGION, COUNTY, OR AREA IN SOME SUBSTANTIAL WAY.  YOU MUST GET PRIOR APPROVAL TO INTERVIEW A NON-VETERAN FROM MR. S!

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Today students will use a time in class to reflect on how they might be able to serve their community or country someday.  Students will be assigned a Journal Entry to write about what they think the meaning of "selfless service" is.  Students will create documents and upload files appropriately for credit.  Students are required to finish a homework interview outside of class before the end of the 1st Marking Period.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!
Students will review ALL of the directions prior to starting the project!  Students will begin by completing the Daily Check In Survey.

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