social studies is boring
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SOCIAL STUDIES IS BORING……But does it have to be?
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THE ISLANDS OF ENLIGHTENMENT PROJECTS• The Understanding the Holocaust Project• The Heir of the King• Titanic Rising• Build your own island.
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What does it look like?• Students read and get an understanding of the history of
the Holocaust of 1939-1945 (Teachers Choice)• They read the book, “Diary of a Young Girl-Anne Frank”
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What does it look like?• Students get orientation to the Islands of Enlightenment-
Virtual Environment• Students get a historically clad avatar• They teleport into the digital recreation of the Streets of
Amsterdam where the Annex was located.
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What does it look like?• Students do 10 Common Core- Multi-subject
assignments• Final Project is to make an exhibit in the Digital
Holocaust Museum
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The Heir of the King• What does it look like• Students are given a role in Medieval Society• Through interacting with others students must try to solve
the mystery of the rightful heir of the kingdom.• Students will keep a picture diary of their experiences and
dialogue. (ELA component)• Learn about the caste system and research their role in
society. (Social Studies Component)
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Titanic Rising?
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Build Your Own Island
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Links to Learn More
•http://bit.ly/theislands•http://bit.ly/holocaustproject•http://www2.wnyric.org/awheelock