Wangari Maathai LINKtivity® (Digital Biography Activity | Research Project)
Looking for a unique way to teach about Wangari Maathai to your third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade students? We've got you covered! This digital biography activity is the perfect guided research project to help your students explore Wangari Maathai’s life!
Looking for a unique way to teach about Wangari Maathai to your third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade students? We've got you covered! This digital biography activity is the perfect guided research project to help your students explore Wangari Maathai’s life!
Looking for a unique way to teach about Wangari Maathai to your third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade students? We've got you covered! This digital biography activity is the perfect guided research project to help your students explore Wangari Maathai’s life!
Tired of depending on uninspiring and outdated textbooks and worksheets to teach your upper elementary students? I get it. I’ve been there. However, let's be honest—planning captivating and interactive lessons requires hours of effort, not to mention the energy drain! You deserve to feel like the exceptional teacher you already are without sacrificing your nights and weekends!
Introducing: LINKtivities - your solution to easy engagement and learning that feels more like exploring! Through LINKtivities, students are put in the driver’s seat. They learn at their own pace as they click their way through a kid-friendly digital learning guide showcasing images, videos, and kid-friendly websites - a multimedia EDU-venture!
Our Wangari Maathai digital LINKtivity® is designed with diverse learners in mind, featuring user-friendly navigation and audio support that reads text to students, making it perfect for struggling readers and English language learners. Get ready for a fun and interactive learning experience!
CONCEPTS COVERED:
Biography of Wangari Maathai - Students will acquire essential background information about Maathai's life including her upbringing and key moments of her life . This context is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of her life and contributions.
Accomplishments & Achievements - Students will discover key events and achievements associated with Maathai's life and work.
Famous Quotes - Students will read some of the most memorable and impactful quotes spoken by Maathai.
While using the LINKtivity®, students will complete a recording sheet (printable or digital) to highlight the information that they learned in the LINKtivity®.
To view the LINKtivity®, you will only need access to the internet (no fancy software or programs needed!)
The LINKtivity® can be used as a whole class by projecting the digital guide on a SMARTBoard or white board, in small groups gathered around a single device or even as individuals by using personal tablets, iPads, chrome books...etc.
HERE'S WHAT IS INCLUDED:
A user-friendly teacher guide with all links and downloads accessible directly from the guide + ideas for using this LINKtivity with your students
An easy-to-use LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guide (accessible in any internet browser)
A student recording sheet - to authentically showcase learning
THIS LINKTIVITY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN OUR BLACK HISTORY BUNDLE
This bundle includes 16 Biography LINKtivities covering a wide-range of influential Black individuals from all walks of life and time periods including athletes, artists, activists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more!
WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING:
LINKtivities are a unique 21st century learning tool that will engage your learners and leave them wanting more! But, you don’t have to take my word for it! Here’s what other teachers are saying about LINKtivities:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This is a fantastic resource. It has so many amazing links and the kids were excited about all the facts. I love that there was a fun way for the students to learn the information. My students with IEP's used the version that read to them and they were able to be extremely successful as well. I highly recommend this resource!" - Melissa S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where to begin! I cannot say enough good things about this resource! Engaging, interactive, visually appealing, informative, and content rich! This resource helped students take ownership of their learning… - Raquel L.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This resource is great! I appreciate how it is interactive and has options for it to be read-aloud for struggling readers. - Natasha P.
THERE’S A WHOLE LOT MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM!
Did you know that for about the same price as a single LINKtivity, you can get access to our ENTIRE library of LINKtivities in an all-inclusive subscription option?
INTRODUCING: LINKtivity Learning – your all-access pass to endless engagement. Inside the LINKtivity Learning subscription library, you’ll have instant access to each and every LINKtivity we create PLUS immediate access to all future LINKtivites. We add new LINKtivities each month and our members get them ALL!
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