Build Your Own Frame
OER PROJECT: WH/ LESSON 9.8ACTIVITYBUILD YOUR OWN FRAMEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Build Your Own Frame,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeDesigning a new course frame and deciding how you would use it to tell the history of the world will reinforce the concept that all historical narratives are presented through a particular lens. It will also give you an opportunity to think about the history of the world from theperspective or topic that is most interesting to you.Key information: Thethree course frames (communities, networks, and production and distribution) structure the narrative of this course. Now, it’s time for you to create a new frame of your choosing and tell the history of the world throughthat frame. For example, you may want to talk about the history of the world from the perspective of sports. Or maybe from the perspective of food...or music...or art... or any otherframe of your own design.Process1.Begin by choosing your new frame and defining what it is in one sentence.Frame:Defini6on:2.Why did you choose this frame? Why do you think it is significant or useful?
OER PROJECT: WH/ LESSON 9.8ACTIVITYBUILD YOUR OWN FRAME23.Write your frame narrative in one short statement. Revisitthe frame intro videosfor inspiration. (Example: “Over time, human communities have generally grown andfrequently changed.”)4.Now, extend your frame narrative by highlighting how it changed across three important time periods in history, supporting your claims with evidence. Focus on explaining the big changes of each period through your chosen frame. Frame narra(veEvidenceBefore the Columbian Exchange (pre-1492)
OER PROJECT: WH/ LESSON 9.8ACTIVITYBUILD YOUR OWN FRAME3Columbian Exchange to the long nineteenth century (1492 to 1914)Global conflict to globaliza(on (1914 to the present)5.How do you think this frame narrative will change in the future? Provide evidence to support your prediction.
OER PROJECT: WH/ LESSON 9.8ACTIVITYBUILD YOUR OWN FRAME46.Your teacher might ask you to present on your new frame.Review the following checklist before you begin work on your presentation.When you finish, check to be sure you have addressed each element in your final presentation.Presenta(on Title:Build Your Own Frame ChecklistAssignment componentDescrip(onFeedback/NotesFrame☐Frame is clearly defined.☐An explana3on of why the frame was chosen is provided.Frame Narra(ve☐Narra3ve tells a story of the history of the world from the chosen frame, explaining how it changed over different 3me periods.☐At least three 3me periods are included:•Before the Columbian Exchange (pre-1492)•Columbian Exchange to the long nineteenth century (1492–1914)•Global conflict to the present (1914–present)
OER PROJECT: WH/ LESSON 9.8ACTIVITYBUILD YOUR OWN FRAME5Evidence☐Historical evidence is used to support the frame narra3ve.☐Historical evidence is properly cited.Predic(on☐Provide a predic3on of what will happen with the frame in the future.☐Use historical evidence to support your predic3on.Crea(vityProject is presented in a crea3ve way.