Who is The "Person of the Week?"
Activity Overview:
Selection Process:
Teacher-Led Selection: The teacher chooses a person each week, ensuring a diverse representation across different fields, cultures, and time periods.
Student Involvement: Allow students to nominate individuals they are interested in learning about, promoting engagement and ownership of the learning process.
Research and Presentation:
Introduction: At the beginning of the week, introduce the selected individual with a brief overview, including their name, background, and significance.
Daily Exploration: Each day, delve into different aspects of the person's life and contributions through various activities:
Reading: Share age-appropriate articles, stories, or biographies.
Multimedia: Watch short videos or listen to interviews related to the individual.
Discussion: Facilitate class discussions to reflect on the person's impact and relevance.
Interactive Activities: Engage students in activities such as role-playing, creating timelines, or drawing portraits to reinforce learning.
Reflection and Connection:
Journaling: Encourage students to write about what they learned and how it relates to their own lives or current events.
Class Bulletin Board: Create a "Person of the Week" display where students can add facts, pictures, and their reflections.
Suggested Individuals for "Person of the Week":
Historical Figures:
Harriet Tubman
Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Marie Curie
Scientists and Innovators:
Albert Einstein
Rosalind Franklin
George Washington Carver
Ada Lovelace
Artists and Musicians:
Frida Kahlo
Ludwig van Beethoven
Maya Angelou
Yo-Yo Ma
Contemporary Figures:
Malala Yousafzai
Elon Musk
Greta Thunberg
Serena Williams
By integrating the "Person of the Week" activity into the curriculum, teachers can create a dynamic learning environment that builds students' prior knowledge, enriches their understanding of the world, and fosters a lifelong interest in learning.