Prairie Racerunner Friends: Generation Project Presentations

Korean Birthday Traditions

Generation Projects Presentations

On Friday afternoon our classroom was all a buzz in anticipation of our Generation Project Presentations. We had set our expectations as speakers, as audience members and we had decided on our areas of focus. We planned to notice how things had changed, how they had stayed the same, and we pondered how our subjects contributed to today's community. Then....it was an early dismissal due to snow. Looks of scorn and disgust were all directed at me.

A Chapter Book about Manners

A Dog's Life Is Grand Today

Alas, we began presentations on Monday. They were incredible! Students practiced public speaking skills, engaged in questions and organically made the connections to the cycle of education, clothing, manners etc.

Grandpa DID NOT wear crocs.

Following our presentations students reflected on their own work and the work of a classmate. They were able to question further and make connections with their own stories and families. From this point forward we are working to compare and then we will move into authoring a Reader's Theatre. Such authentic material to know, question, read and wonder about!

Our culminating question:

what does the future look like?

How will clothes, school, manners, transportation and homes change over the course of the next 60 years, 100 years or even 200 years!

Powerpoint Presentations

Saddle Shoes and Toe Shoes

Families, thank-you for your extra work in making this project a success. It was well worth it and has contributed to your child's classroom experience.