Objective: Familiarize yourself with the classroom procedures and course requirements.

Agenda:

  • Getting to know each other

  • About Mr. Larsen

  • Review Course Expectations

  • Review Classroom Procedures

Personal History Assignment:

1. Title

  • At the top, write: “My Personal History” (or “The History of [Your Name]”).

2. Photos (5 total)

Choose 5 images that show important parts of your personal history, such as:

  • A baby/toddler picture (or something representing your childhood).

  • A photo of your family or a tradition.

  • A favorite activity or hobby.

  • A place that’s meaningful to you.

  • A goal, dream, or “future history” (what you want to do one day).

(If you don’t want to use real photos, they can use symbols, drawings, or clipart.)

3. Text

Write a short caption (1–2 sentences) for each photo, explaining its “history.” Examples:

  • “This is me when I was 3 years old. I loved playing outside.”

  • “This picture shows my favorite sport, which I’ve played since 5th grade.”

  • “This photo represents my goal to travel in the future.”

4. Timeline Option (extra creative!)

  • Arrange the photos in order (past → present → future) like a timeline.

  • Or place them in categories: Childhood, Family, Interests, Future.

5. Style

  • Choose fonts and colors that reflect your personality.

  • Keep text short so the photos stand out.

  • Be creative but organized.

Economics Classroom Code:

hzfxam65

Personal History Slide Rubric (10 points total)

1. Title (1 point)

  • 1 = Clear title (“My Personal History” or similar) is included

  • 0 = No title

2. Photos (3 points)

  • 3 = All 5 photos included and clearly connected to personal history

  • 2 = 3–4 photos included, or some do not connect clearly

  • 1 = 1–2 photos included

  • 0 = No photos

3. Captions/Text (3 points)

  • 3 = Each photo has a clear caption (1–2 sentences) that explains its history

  • 2 = Most photos have captions, but some are incomplete or unclear

  • 1 = Few captions are included or very unclear

  • 0 = No captions

4. Organization & Creativity (2 points)

  • 2 = Slide/poster is neat, organized, and creative (easy to read, balanced layout)

  • 1 = Some organization, but layout is cluttered or hard to follow

  • 0 = Very messy or incomplete

5. Effort & Completion (1 point)

  • 1 = Shows full effort, all required parts are complete

  • 0 = Missing major parts or little effort shown