In a desire to create an engaging environment that mixed Halloween traditions, technology components, and content instruction into a single day, the Social Studies class studied the Lewis & Clark expedition in a new way. Student groups had to research events for a timeline activity, were involved in a hands-on image creation activity (pumpkin carving), and put together maps of the traveled route by using pumpkin seeds in a mapping exercise.
Operation
The classes were each divided into 4 groups, with each group having to complete all of the following tasks.
1-They had to carve a pumpkin using the profile image of Lewis, Clark, Jefferson, or Sacajawea
2-They had to map the route of the Corps of Discovery using pumpkin seeds
3-They had to put events into a Dipity timeline created for this assignment.
Student groups were given time before the activity date to research and find profile images, and document specific events that took place during the Lewis and Clark expedition. They came to class, were directed to the different learning stations, and began to work on their tasks.
Outcome
Despite some technical glitches (students unable to edit the Dipity timeline) the overall experience with this activity was tremendous. Student involvement and teamwork allowed them to focus energy towards accomplishing all three task components at the same time.
The finished products were a tremendous sight to behold and the students should be proud of all they accomplished and learned in this activity. Here are a few samples...
The Student Created Dipity timeline:
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