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6th Grade  Project 1 week

Thankful Thoughts: Gratitude Adventure!

Jessica B
ES.M.3
ES.M.8
Creative Contributer
Engaged Citizen
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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to foster students' understanding and appreciation of gratitude through real-world engagement and creative expression. By documenting and sharing stories of gratitude within their community, students will apply interdisciplinary skills, develop resilience, and cultivate empathy and respect for diverse perspectives. This project encourages students to make meaningful contributions to their community, enhancing their socio-emotional growth and reinforcing their role as engaged citizens.

Learning goals

Students will develop resilience and perseverance by completing a project that involves documenting and sharing stories of gratitude. They will apply their reading, writing, and technology skills to real-world tasks, fostering creativity and empathy through community engagement. By participating in the 'Gratitude Walk' and creating multimedia projects, students will explore cultural understanding and make a positive impact on their community. The project will also enhance their understanding of the benefits of gratitude on well-being, as explored through science and technology sessions.
Standards
  • [Kentucky] ES.M.3 - Demonstrate resilience and perseverance by showing willingness to complete a task.
  • [Kentucky] ES.M.8 - Apply reading, writing, mathematics, science and technology skills to authentic, real-world tasks.
Competencies
  • Creative Contributer - Interprets experiences, imagines and plays with new possibilities with curiosity, and creates approaches that are novel, useful, and valued by the world around them.
  • Engaged Citizen - Shows respect and empathy across differences, embraces diversity of opinion, seeks cultural understanding, participates in the democratic process to challenge the status quo, and makes a positive impact on their community and the world.

Products

Students will create a series of multimedia projects, including digital stories, art pieces, and poems, that capture the essence of gratitude. These projects will be showcased at a 'Gratitude Gallery' event, where community members can view and interact with the students' work. Additionally, students will contribute to a 'Gratitude Wall' with personal notes and reflections, fostering a school-wide culture of appreciation and thankfulness.

Launch

Kick off the project with a 'Gratitude Walk' around the school or local community, where students engage with community members to gather stories of gratitude. Equip students with multimedia tools to document these interactions through photos, videos, or audio recordings. This immersive experience will set the stage for the project, sparking curiosity and providing authentic material for their subsequent creative contributions.

Exhibition

Students will host a 'Gratitude Gallery' event where they present their art pieces, poems, and multimedia projects inspired by gratitude. This event will be open to teachers, other students, and school administration, fostering a community-wide celebration of thankfulness. Attendees will be encouraged to engage with the exhibits and contribute their own reflections, creating an interactive and inclusive environment.