Our State Presented by Kid Curators A Fourth

Our State: Presented by Kid Curators A Fourth Grade PBL about North Carolina’s Historic Sites

You have been invited to be the Kid Curators for a new museum about North Carolina’s history. What is a Kid Curator? Check out this site for inspiration!

This museum will include information about our state’s historic sites and why they are significant. Click on the map for the website You will use to get started. .

Your Challenge as Kid Curators You will select one of NC’s Historic Sites and create an artifact to represent it for the museum. Then you must complete a written explanation to help museum patrons understand the historical and cultural significance of the site. After seeing your artifact and reading your explanation, patrons should feel like they have visited the historic site.

What I Know What I Need to Know

Student Roles: Artistic Director- makes sure team adheres to time limits as artifacts are created Team Encourager- makes sure everyone’s voice is heard and team collaborates effectively Proofreader- makes sure museum explanation includes correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

How will I be assessed on my work? I am proud of my best work. Artifact creation Writing- historical and cultural significance Writingconventions Collaboration and teamwork I did OK, but not my best. I am not proud of my performance.