Curating Through Creativity

by Jennifer Jordan, History Teacher

In our U.S. History class, 8th graders have completed studying the causes and effects of the American Revolution. Along with reviewing the key events that led to the revolution, we focused on the people whose ideas and beliefs inspired it. A few of these people were labeled firebrands for the spark that they ignited. To learn more about these notable men, each student was assigned one firebrand to research. Students completed a “one pager” in which they noted biographical details as well as the ways in which the firebrand contributed to the fight for American independence. Students enjoyed their own creative independence in designing their one pager, as they could display the information learned in any way they chose. This assignment not only strengthens research skills, but it also sharpens organizational skills, as students had to plan their design before they began it. As these photos illustrate, the 8th graders worked diligently and neatly to create some beautiful one pagers!