Record a Moment in Time

History, Reading, Art

Students design an accordian book of historic events. Students use art to tell a story and record an historic moment. Students analyze points of view in art. They identify visual clues to locate an event in time, and appreciate the influence history has on people today.

You can use an Assessment Rubric to assess students' mastery of the objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Paper
• Crayons
• Tape

WHAT TO DO

1. List key events in your region's history.

2. Draw a picture of each event.

3. Provide clues that locate your picture in time. For example:
   • clothing
   • transportation

4. Write a caption for each picture.

5. Tape your pages in order. Fold on the taped edge and stand your book up.

• Discuss the clues in each drawing that locate the picture in time.
• Tell which event is the most important to you.