Learning Goals
Students will be able to investigate a focused Pennsylvania geography, region, city, government, or history topic using questions and reliable information from texts, maps, photographs, and other visuals to build accurate knowledge.
Students will be able to synthesize relevant Pennsylvania facts and source-based details into clear explanations that answer focused research questions.
Students will be able to recount a Pennsylvania story or folktale and explain its central message through key details when it connects to their assigned topic.
Students will be able to investigate visitor needs and use feedback to define how a Pennsylvania fair game can be understandable, informative, accessible, and fun.
Students will be able to prototype, test, and refine a playable fair game that accurately teaches researched Pennsylvania content through its theme, rules, labels, and player choices.
Students will be able to communicate researched Pennsylvania information clearly through collaborative discussion, a visual display, practiced booth roles, and detailed answers to audience questions.
Products
Pennsylvania Research and Game-Design Portfolio
Each student will submit focused questions, source notes, map or photograph analysis, an organized topic explanation, a relevant story or folktale response when applicable, an original game sketch, visitor-feedback notes, revisions, and a reflection on personal learning and collaboration.
Pennsylvania State Fair Learning Booth
Each team will exhibit a playable, tested, and revised Pennsylvania-themed fair game with clear rules and a research-based trifold containing key facts and visuals, then rotate through practiced roles to teach visitors and answer questions at the community-wide fair.
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