The Day You Were Born
 
You will Collect, Record, and Organize Data...
...and learn how YOU are a part of history! 

Directions: Download and print The Day You Were Born Data Sheet to record your findings. Follow each of the eight (8) site hyperlink(s) to answer the questions about what was current the day and year you were born.

   

Site #1

How many days old are you?

Site #2

The moon looks different each day of the year.  What did it look like the day you were born? To find the phase of the moon, look at the different phases on this link and compare to your moon.  Choose the one that looks most like your moon and record it on your data sheet.
Site #3

Find a great author who shares your birthday, or is pretty close to yours anyway. Look here for Author's Birthdays. What books did they write? You may have to "google" this one.
Site #4

How much did things cost?  What was popular? Choose the Quick Page button after entering your birth date.
Site #5

What movie was the biggest money maker the year you were born? Show me the money!
Site #6

What events in history happened on your birthday?
Site #7

Your parents very carefully chose the name you would carry for the rest of your life, but what does it mean? Go here to find out.
Site #8

What site comes up first when you "google" your name? Go to Google and search for your first name.

 

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