Scan items that represent the students' heritage.
- Students will tell about their family heritage by writing a story and illustrating it with a picture of a family item.
- Have each student bring an item from home that represents his/her cultural heritage. The item could be a picture, a piece of clothing or an artifact.
- Scan the objects.
- Import the picture created by the scan into a story that tells why the item is important to the family heritage.
Sunshine State Standards
NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students
- Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom.
- Use technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
- Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications, with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.
- The students' stories can be compiled into a slide show or movie.