Design a Virtual Museum App

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What is the focus of the virtual museum app that the students are tasked with creating?

The civil rights movement in Nashville (correct)

The history of the Nashville Public Library

The history of country music in Nashville

The history of the Tennessee state government

What was the Charrette Protocol used for in this project?

To allow students to get feedback on their app from a peer not on their team (correct)

To provide additional primary sources and pictures to the students

To teach students about non-violence in the civil rights movement

To showcase students' presentation skills

What book was used as a guide for the project?

March by John Lewis (correct)

Beloved by Toni Morrison

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

What is the name of the app that the students used to create their virtual museum?

Think Link Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the field trip to Nashville Public Library's civil rights exhibit?

To allow students to look at primary sources and artifacts related to the civil rights movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the project?

To engage students and get them excited about history Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Dr. Melnik in the project?

To provide additional primary sources and pictures to the students Signup and view all the answers

Who listened to the students' presentations and gave feedback using a presentation rubric from the Buck Institute?

A panel of six people, including two historians, a media specialist, and central office staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the virtual museum app that the students are tasked with creating?

The civil rights movement in Nashville Signup and view all the answers

What was the Charrette Protocol used for in this project?

To allow students to get feedback on their app from a peer that's not on their team Signup and view all the answers

What was used as a guide for the project?

The book March by John Lewis Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the project?

To engage students and get them excited about history Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Nashville's civil rights movement?

Non-violence Signup and view all the answers

Who was invited to add to what the students had already learned?

Dr. Melnik from the historical commission Signup and view all the answers

What did the panel of six people do during the project?

Listened to the students' presentations and gave feedback Signup and view all the answers

What did the students create during the project?

A virtual museum app Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Designing a Virtual Civil Rights Museum App in Nashville

Students are tasked with creating a virtual museum app focused on the civil rights movement in Nashville, with a focus on the sit-ins and public de-segregation of schools.
Nashville's civil rights movement was deeply rooted in non-violence.
The app being used is called Think Link, where students tag different things on top of a background picture related to their topic.
The project began with a field trip to Nashville Public Library's civil rights exhibit, allowing students to look at primary sources and artifacts related to the civil rights movement.
The book "March" by John Lewis was used as a guide for the project, with students reflecting on their learning and journaling about what they had learned.
Dr. Melnik from the historical commission was invited to add to what the students had already learned, providing additional primary sources and pictures.
The Charrette Protocol was used to allow students to talk to a peer that's not on their team and get feedback on what to add or delete from their app.
A panel of six people, including two historians, a media specialist, and central office staff, listened to the students' presentations and gave feedback using a presentation rubric from the Buck Institute.
The project allowed students to showcase themselves and learn about Nashville's civil rights history beyond country music.
Nashville has many important sites related to the civil rights movement that can still be visited today.
The project aimed to engage students and get them excited about history, while also teaching them about historical research and presentation skills.
Students created a "need to know" list, adding to it and marking off items they had learned throughout the project.

Designing a Virtual Civil Rights Museum App in Nashville

Students are tasked with creating a virtual museum app focused on the civil rights movement in Nashville, with a focus on the sit-ins and public de-segregation of schools.
Nashville's civil rights movement was deeply rooted in non-violence.
The app being used is called Think Link, where students tag different things on top of a background picture related to their topic.
The project began with a field trip to Nashville Public Library's civil rights exhibit, allowing students to look at primary sources and artifacts related to the civil rights movement.
The book "March" by John Lewis was used as a guide for the project, with students reflecting on their learning and journaling about what they had learned.
Dr. Melnik from the historical commission was invited to add to what the students had already learned, providing additional primary sources and pictures.
The Charrette Protocol was used to allow students to talk to a peer that's not on their team and get feedback on what to add or delete from their app.
A panel of six people, including two historians, a media specialist, and central office staff, listened to the students' presentations and gave feedback using a presentation rubric from the Buck Institute.
The project allowed students to showcase themselves and learn about Nashville's civil rights history beyond country music.
Nashville has many important sites related to the civil rights movement that can still be visited today.
The project aimed to engage students and get them excited about history, while also teaching them about historical research and presentation skills.
Students created a "need to know" list, adding to it and marking off items they had learned throughout the project.

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Test your knowledge of Nashville's Civil Rights Movement with our quiz on designing a virtual museum app! Learn about the sit-ins and public de-segregation of schools in Nashville, as well as the non-violent nature of the movement. The quiz covers topics such as the Think Link app, primary sources and artifacts, the book "March" by John Lewis, and the Charrette Protocol. See how much you know about Nashville's civil rights history and the important sites that can still be visited today. Perfect