Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create a scrap journal page that combines English, History, and Math elements in a creative way.

Materials and Prep

• Scrap journal or notebook
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Old magazines or printed images
• Markers or colored pencils
• Ruler
• No prior knowledge required

Activities

• English Element: Choose a historical figure or event that interests you. Write a short creative story or poem inspired by this figure/event.

For example, if you choose Abraham Lincoln, you could write a poem from his perspective during the Civil War.

• History Element: Research a significant historical event and create a timeline on your scrap journal page.

Include key dates, facts, and images related to the event.

• Math Element: Calculate the ratio of different elements on your page (e.g., text area to image area ratio).

Experiment with different layouts to see how it affects the ratios.

Talking Points

• English Element: "Let's explore how we can use our creativity to write a story or poem based on historical figures or events."
• History Element: "Today, we will dive into the past and create a visual timeline to showcase a significant historical event."
• Math Element: "Math can be fun and creative! We will calculate ratios on our scrap journal page to see how different elements interact."