Storytelling at the Missouri History Museum

Introduction

The Missouri HistoryMuseum would like to expand its current Storytelling at the Museum to include young visitors from 5-8 years of age. Because the MissouriHistoryMuseum believes that students learn best from their peers, they are asking students to tell the story of a famous Missourians and why their story inspires all of us to become Missouri heroes. The MissouriHistoryMuseum will choose five stories and a hands-on craft to be presented at the weekly storytelling event. Good Luck!

Task

Your task will be to choose a famous Missourian that you would like to learn more about. You will research this person to learn about his or her early life, adult life, and major accomplishments. Additionally, discover why this person is considered a hero and how they have influenced others.

You will create a bibliography using Storybird Studio and include the research information discussed above. Additionally, you will create a craft or other activity that will spark interest in your famous Missourian.

Process

1. Choose a famous Missourian from the list. You may use the resources listed on this page or classroom resources.

http://shs.umsystem.edu/historicmissourians/index.html

2. Use the research notetaking paper given to you by Mrs. Griffin to take notes during your research.

Famous Missourian Research Worksheet

Student Name:
Famous Missourian:

Where and when was your famous Missourian born?	Bibliography
Notes
What are three facts about his or her early life? Example: parents or guardians, (name and occupation) siblings, and early education	Bibliography
Notes
What are four facts about his or her adulthood? Example: education, career, marriage and children	Bibliography
Notes
What did this person do that makes him or her important to Missouri history?	Bibliography
Notes
How did this Missourian inspire others ?	Bibliography
Notes
Date and cause of death?	Bibliography
Notes

What qualities or actions do you admire about this person?

Remember to ask questions like we do during our literature circles. Example- What were some of the challenges he or she faced? How did he or she overcome those challenges? What hobbies or passions did he or she enjoy?

Follow the links below to do your research.

George Washinton Carver:

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/george_washington_carver.php

http://www.biography.com/people/george-washington-carver-9240299

http://mrnussbaum.com/african-americans/george_washington_carver/

Mark Twain

http://mrnussbaum.com/authors/mark_twain/

http://www.biography.com/people/mark-twain-9512564#life-in-hannibal

Charles Lindbergh

http://www.biography.com/people/charles-lindbergh-9382609

http://www.charleslindbergh.com/history/index.asp

http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/127/about-charles-lindbergh/

Laura Ingalls Wilder

http://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/laura-ingalls-wilder/

http://www.biography.com/people/laura-ingalls-wilder-9531246

Dred Scott

http://www.biography.com/people/dred-scott-9477240

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/dredscottlife.htm

http://shs.umsystem.edu/historicmissourians/name/s/scottd/index.html

Harry S. Truman

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/harrystruman.php

http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/kids/

http://shs.umsystem.edu/historicmissourians/name/t/trumanh/index.html

Susan Blow

http://shs.umsystem.edu/historicmissourians/name/b/blow/index.html

http://historyhappenshere.org/node/6931

Josephine Baker

http://shs.umsystem.edu/historicmissourians/name/b/baker/index.html

http://www.biography.com/people/josephine-baker-9195959

3. Design a biography (picture book) on Key Note Speaker using the rubrics listed on the Evaluation page. Your biography must be 10 pages including the title page.

4. Create a craft or activity that goes along with your biography. You must include supplies, directions, and a picture of the craft or activity at the end of your book.

Use www.pinterest.com or the many craft books provided by your teacher.

Evaluation

	Beginning (0 pt)	Developing (1 pt.)	Outstanding (2 pts.)
Name of famous Missourian (title page)	Missing the name	The name is spelled incorrectly or not capitalized properly	The name is included, spelled correctly, and capitalized correctly
Date of birth and where he or she was born	Missing date of birth and where he or she was born	Some information incorrect on the date of birth and where he or she was born Spelled incorrectly or capitalized incorrectly	Correct information given on the date of birth and where he or she was born Spelled correctly and capitalized correctly
Three facts about early life	One fact about early life	Two facts about early life	Three facts about early life
Facts- complete sentences, spelling, punctuation, and grammar	Incomplete sentences 4 or more mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Incomplete sentence 0-3 mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Complete sentence 0-1 mistake in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Four facts about adulthood	Missing-one fact about adulthood	Two-three facts about adulthood	Four facts about adulthood
Facts- complete sentences, spelling, punctuation, and grammar	Incomplete sentences 4 or more mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Incomplete sentence 0-3 mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Complete sentence 0-1 mistake in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Date and cause of death	Missing information on date and cause of death	Incorrect information given on date and cause of death Spelled incorrectly or capitalized incorrectly	Correct information on date and cause of death Spelled correctly and capitalized correctly
Stated what this person did that makes him or her important to Missouri history and how he or she inspired others.	Missing or information given but incomplete sentence with 4 or more mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Information given. Incomplete sentence, 0-3 mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Information given. Complete sentence, 0-1 mistake in spelling, punctuation and grammar
Explained what qualities or actions you admired about this person or what qualities or actions you did not admire about this person?	Missing or information given but incomplete sentence with 4 or more mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Information given. Incomplete sentence, 0-3 mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar	Information given. Complete sentence, 0-1 mistake in spelling, punctuation and grammar
Illustrations/pictures/maps/	Illustrations do not support the ideas presented on ½ of the pages of the book.	Illustrations support the ideas presented on ½ of the pages of the book.	Illustrations support the ideas presented on all the pages of the book.
Activity or craft supplies listed	Incomplete list or none of the supplies are listed.	All supplies are listed but are hard to read or follow.	All supplies are listed. List is organized and easy to read.
Directions for craft or activity.	Incomplete directions are listed and are hard to follow.	Most directions are listed.	Detailed directions are listed, easy to follow, and easy to read.
Minimum 10 pages Maximum 15 pages	0-6 pages	7-8 pages	9-10 or longer

Conclusion

As a Missouri biographer, you have learned the importance and contributions of its citizens. As a peer educator, you have learned the necessity of inspiring others to overcome circumstances and work towards a safer and more productive community. Thank you for your efforts.

Evaluate your contribution to this team assignment. What did you do well? What could you have done differently? If there were disagreements, how were they resolved?

After listening to other biographies, what do think is the most important character trait to possess?

Reflect and write your answers in your language journal.