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.
- Facilitator(s): Rimma_Zhukova
- Country: Russia
- Facilitator(s): Scott_Parker
- Country: United States
- Facilitator(s): Shukufa_Najafova
- Country: Azerbaijan
- 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.
- Related Links:
project Discussion Forum
Project Media Album