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?
Collaboration Options
Here are somes ideas on how your students can collaborate with another class doing Moments to Remember.
Book Club
Lesson 9: Conduct a book club with another class doing this project where students get together and discuss one or more of the biographies.Pen Pal
Lesson 4: Practice letter writing by having students write letters to members of another class.Time Line-Up
Lesson 6: Work with other students doing this project and create a visual timeline of the seniors’ birthdays.Partner Up!
Lesson 9: Have students work with other students doing the project to find similarities and differences in their seniors’ life experiences, or swap tips and tricks with another teacher doing this project.
Need help to find a partner school?
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
