Usually, people start thinking about their lives at the beginning of a New Year! I thought a great activity for you as you leave PS85Q would be for you to research yourself.
"On The Day I Was Born!" (And What a Beautiful Day It Was!)
Part 1 - DUE Week of Jan 10th
Your Name and its meaning
Your name in 3 different languages
Time you were born
Hospital name
How old were your parents?
Did you have older sibling?
How did they feel about you being born?
What other relatives came to visit you at your birth?
Moon phase on that date
Five famous people you share a birthday with
Part 2 - DUE Week of Jan 17th
The Caldecott Award Book for Children that year
Top 10 Billboard Song of the Year
Favorite male and female singer that year
Important event that day: city, state and national
Top TV Show that year
Three popular Saturday morning shows
Favorite actor and actress of that year (Oscars)
Best Movie of the Year (Oscars)
Part 3 - DUE Week of Jan 24
Cost of a postage stamp
2 new inventions of that year
President and Vice President then
Three famous toys that sold that year
Superbowl Champs that year
Basketball Playoffs
Part 4 - DUE Week of Jan 31
How has your family changed since you were born?
If you could change one thing in your life so far, what would it be?
Name your favorite: actor, musician, song, movie
What makes you so special?
Identify 3 things you've learned about people.
How did you feel about working on this project?
What was the most interesting thing you learned?
How would you improve this project?
Extra comments
Collection of pictures
As you research, collect pictures on your computer that you can use. With a word document open be sure to collect your web addresses where you found each picture.
You will NOT be able to use the picture without it's source. Be sure to scan pictures of your family, friends,etc.
Email each Part during the week indicated.
Thank you!
