How can we make a memory live on forever?
Older generations have so much to teach us—if we take the time to listen. Every community has people who have lived long, full lives with valuable stories, knowledge, and skills to share. In this project, students will make friends with a resident of a retirement home. They will listen to the story of their new friend’s life, and craft a biography capturing the moments that made their life meaningful!
Imagine if teachers across the nation helped students connect with and learn from previous generations. What a powerful new perspective they would gain on life!
What’s included in your project?
Project Supplies
Each Blue Apple Project comes with free supplies to get you started!
Free Supplies Included
- Beach Balls
- “Capture a Life’s Story” Door Sign
- Decorative Paper
- Decorative Tape
- Thank-You Notes
- Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge Book
What do you need to provide?
- Glue or Tape
- Scissors
- Your Favorite Picture Book Biographies
- Video-recording Equipment (Optional)
- Glue or Tape
- Scissors
- Your Favorite Picture Book Biographies
- Video-recording Equipment (Optional)
Each Blue Apple Project Includes:
- Engaging lessons designed to make learning memorable, meaningful, and fun
- Curated online resources to save you time searching for content
- In-person, virtual, and hybrid options for all learning environments
- Cross-curricular mini-lessons in English-Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social-Emotional Learning
- Videos and contact info provided by real-world experts willing to meet with your students
- Opportunities to collaborate with other classrooms doing the same project
- Free project supplies to get you started right away
