Kenosha Homeless Crisis
Audrianna Salica; Zoe Beddigs; WeathyrAnn Tucker; Alison Kirby
Month/Year: February 2018
Name of Teacher(s): Dave Underwood
Class: World History
Case Study: Feudalism is Futile!!!!
Learning Targets:
- I can describe the impact poverty has on a community.
- I can explain how the citizens and government of a community impact a social issue.
- I can create an informational poster that communicates my evidence based claim on the Kenosha Homeless Crisis.
Guiding Questions:
What are the causes and effects of the Homeless Crisis in our community and what is being done about it?
Description of the Project:
To help students connect with the impact of poverty on a community students explored Kenosha’s Homeless Crisis. In response to the crisis students are hosting a concert of a local band “Cosmic Railroad” where all proceeds will go toward the “Grace Welcome Center” a low barrier shelter in our city. The posters will be a part of a gallery that will inform those in attendance to make them aware of this crisis.
Audience this project was shared with: Students performed in front of a judge and a small audience of students, teachers and parents. This group advanced to the state level competition and will perform again in May.
Final Product:
Task Descriptor/Rubric Kenosha Homeless Poster Project
Allison Kirby Kenosha Homeless Poster Project
Zoe Beddigs Kenosha Homeless Poster Project