1. We have learned quite a bit about Maryland’s history over the past few weeks, and now it is time to learn more about some famous people from Maryland’s history too. Who are these people? What is their connection to Maryland? Would our country be where it is today without the influence of these individuals? 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Do you recognize any of these people? Image Sources: biography.com; amhistory.si.edu

2. You will use your superior investigation skills to learn more about these important people and how they contributed to Maryland and/ or the entire country. On the right you will find resources about the individual you will be assigned to investigate. Click on the links under their picture to learn all about them! I f you want to find even more information about your individual, you can do some independent research with your group using World Book Student, just use your login.World Book Student = Basic Reading = More Challenging Reading 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Biography Francis Scott Key Mary Pickersgill Frederick Douglas Harriet TubmanBenjamin BannekerClara Barton Making the Flag Mary & The Flag Letter from Mary The Song His Life More about his Life Slavery Who was he? Timeline Slavery More about her Life Stories His Life Life and Times Benjamin & Science The Red Cross Her History Maryland

3. You and your team of investigators will be assigned to research one of these important individuals. Complete this graphic organizer to help guide you through your research and to keep track of your notes.graphic organizer Pay special attention to your individual’s contributions to America’s society. Make sure your team is working together and that everyone is contributing to the research. Your graphic organizer will be a HUGE help for your next task… 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next

4. After you and your teammates have become experts on your historical figure, use your completed graphic organizer to create a presentation to share with the class. You can create a Glogster, a PowerPoint, a Prezi, or another presentation tool of your choice (get it approved by the teacher/ librarian before you begin your creations!)GlogsterPrezi Refer to the rubric to make sure you have included all of the necessary information in your presentation.rubric 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next

5. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Check out other famous people from Maryland! How did they contribute or how are they contributing to society? You can do some independent research on World Book Student toWorld Book Student learn more about them. www.fixthedebt.org Take a virtual tour of Clara Barton’s home! http://www.nps.gov/clba/planyourvisit/index.htm Check out these Harriet Tubman trading cards Check out these Harriet Tubman trading cards (Frederick Douglas is on one of them!) iipdigital.usembassy.gov

6. HCPS Curriculum Social Studies: Grade 4: Goal 3. Peoples of the Nations and World – Students will understand the diversity and commonality, human interdependence, and global cooperation of the people of Maryland, the United States, and the world through both a multicultural and historic perspective. Objectives a. Describe the contribution of individuals and groups such as: Francis Scott Key, Benjamin Banneker, Mary Pickersgill, Frederick Douglass, Harriett Tubman, Freedmen’s Bureau and Clara Barton. Common Core State Standards Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Standards for the 21 st Century Learner 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations. Maryland Technology Literacy Standards for Students 3.0 : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration. Time Frame: 3-4 50 minute periods Differentiation: Direct students to use comprehension tools included in databases, such as: audio read-aloud, labeled reading levels, and embedded dictionaries. Green and pink stars correlate with the text in the resources, for basic or more challenging reading. Highlight this with students. Learning Styles:Learning Styles: visual, auditory, tactile, active, reflective, global understanding, analytical understanding Notes to the teacher: Walk through the Slam Dunk with students Assign groups of 4-5 (evenly amongst the 6 individuals they are researching) Print graphic organizer for any students that need to handwrite Monitor students’ work on the computer. Make sure they are not on an inappropriate site. Leave time for research explorations, presentations, and a final reflective discussion about the essential question. Last update: December 2013 Created by Tracy Richter linked to email address BCPS Research Module or Slam Dunk Model, Copyright 2005, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module available at http://questioning.org/module2/quick.html.http://questioning.org/module2/quick.html 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444