Summary: Students reseach and share the history of their own town or area, and learn from the findings of the peers in other parts of the world.
Description: Participants reseach the history of their town or area and post their findings in an on-line forum. Students practice research skills (interviews, letters, diaries and books) and gain an understanding of the significance of local history to their present lives. Cross-cultural comparisons are made from the international postings. A publication & WWW pages may be produced. Students and teachers in Palestine have also initiated an activity within the project called, "My City Then and Now."
- Facilitator(s): Nina_Koptyug
- Country: Russia
- Languages: English
- Student Age Level: 5-11, 12-14, 15-18
- Contributions: Understanding of our own and others history.
- Outcomes: Understanding of the significance of local history to their present lives. Students gain some understanding and knowledge of the history of other places. Students practice research skills using a variety of sources such as, interviews, letters, diaries and books. A possible publication such as a magazine or a web site.
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