Teacher Guide for an "Inquiry Leading to Understanding" Project PowerPoint Biography By Kristi Rzepiejewski Meet the Author "How have people from the past or present positively influenced or changed the growth, culture, and/or people of the United States?"  Overview  Understandings and Standards  Activities  Resources  Student Guide Powered By 510.635.0585 info@my-ecoach.com Contact Us Overview Grade Levels: 6, 7, 8 Curriculum Areas: Focus: English/Language Arts Secondary: History/Social Science, Technology Topic: Creating a PowerPoint Biography Themes: Influential Americans, Informative Writing, PowerPoint Presentations Duration: Approximately 3 weeks Summary Project provides step-by-step instructions and activities that lead seventh-grade students through the process of creating a PowerPoint biography of an influential American. Rationale Our nation encompasses thousands of individuals whose work, experiences, discoveries, courage, and successes have influenced and changed the United States greatly. Through this project, students gain some awareness of the Americans who have molded the United States.