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Topics for Discussion
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"Grandmom, see what I am learning in school! Aren't you proud of me, now I can......" Students can post math story problems they have solved, can write sentences displaying a language arts skill they have learned, etc. They can write about science or social studies topics they have learned in school. Use this topic at any time of the school year to match curriculum goals.
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| September
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Classes or individual students will introduce themselves to the other participants. Share with others the word or words for "grandmother" in your native language. Tell us what you call your grandmother and tell us what makes her very special to you. What is the most important thing your grandmother has taught you?
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| October
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Ask your grandmother to share with you her special memories of her childhood. Does your grandmother have a favorite heirloom that she treasures? What is it? Share with us on the Kidproj mailing list.
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| November
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What new inventions in your life time were not around when your grandmother was your age? What things did grandmother use that are not seen very often today? Ask her and share her answers with the other participants in the project.
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| December
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Ask grandmother how she and her family celebrated holidays when she was young. What special things did they do? Does your family celebrate in a similar way today? Share with us on the Kidproj mailing list.
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| January
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Ask your grandmother what her favorite books and stories are. Share them with us. When your grandmother brags about you, what does she say?
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| February
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Together with your grandmother and mom, create a family tree. Are there any interesting stories about your relatives that you can share with us? Were any of your relatives famous? Share their accomplishments with us.
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| March
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What special events happened in history when your grandmother was growing up? Ask her to tell you about them and how she reacted to them. Share these thoughts with us on the Kidproj mailing list.
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| April
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How has school changed since your grandmother went to school? Is is very much different or would you say that some things are still the same? How much homework did your grandmother have to do when she was in school? Do you have more or less?
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| May
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What were the popular fashions or fads when your grandmother was growing up? What was the favorite music of young people? How is it different from your favorite fashions and music?
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| June
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What is the best advice your grandmother ever gave you? Did you follow her advice? What piece of advice do you think you will give to your grandchild when you are a grandparent?
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| July
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If you had enough money and could buy anything in the world for your grandmother, what would you buy? Tell us why you would buy it for her.
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| August
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If you could travel to any place in the world with your grandmother, where would you like to go with her? Tell us what you would do there and why you would like to go this place.
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