Education Standards
Civil Rights: Lie Detector
Student Example
Using FreedomFlix in History Inquiry
Overview
Shorter research project using FreedomFlix or other database to share knowledge gained. This works well with history or science topics. This joins writing with purpose with strong research skills.
Read-Aloud: Animals Lie Detector by Kelly Milnor Halls
*Students can get upset if they are right or wrong. Make sure students recognize how purposeful the author is in what they are sharing. Author uses little known facts to challenge our understanding of these animals.
1. Read-Aloud this engaging Fact or Fiction story. After reading each statement, students quickly can vote (thumbs up or down) whether they think the statement is true or not.
2. Discuss the writing style of this book. What was the author's purpose? How did the author use our prior knowledge to guide our responses?
B. Introducing FreedomFlix
*FreedomFlix is a subscription service. If you do not have access to this resource, consider a free resource such as National Geographic Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ or US History https://www.ushistory.org/index.html or Ben's Guide to the US Government https://bensguide.gpo.gov/ or Fact Monster https://www.factmonster.com/.
1. Share FreedomFlix with students. Introduce basic login and searching techniques.
2. Give students time to explore, watch videos, and begin reading the books.
C. Choose a FreedomFlix topic
1. Students should skim through and choose one FreedomFlix topic to focus on.
2. Students should listen to the entire book. They may take notes or sketchnote to remember facts that fascinate them.
3. Students should know that at the end of their research, they will create their own Lie Detector project.
D. Creating Your Own Book
1. Students will use the notes/information they will create a GoogleSlide Show or another digital tool. Students should think about their audience. Would they like to present to parents or younger siblings or fellow classmates? This will determine how they write their facts.
2. Review the style of the Lie Dectector book. Review the style of the book. The short statements, followed by the answer and a brief explanation.
3. Students will create a title page, 3-5 facts/fibs, bibliography. Additional slides may be added.
4. Review the rubric with students.
E. Presentations
1. If students are comfortable, they can share their presentations with classmates or parents. Students can vote (thumbs up or down).
2. Reflect together: What went well? What didn't? If we did it again, what would you do differently?