MN GREATS!!

Click HERE to download MN Greats Inventory Sheet

Introduction…
Many times in our world, a place is special due to the people who live and thrive in a particular region. Minnesota is no exception and has many “Great” people who have helped shape who we (Minnesotans) are as a group. Minnesota Greats is an activity that focuses on the famous people of our state who have had a major influence on Minnesota history and culture. PLP students will be assigned a “Minnesota Great” (MN Famous Person) and will be researching the basics of how, why, and when this person made an influence on the state. Students will need to complete a variety of activities in order to “SHOW CASE” their particular Minnesota Great!

Story of Paul Bunyon

Basic Requirements…
1) Pick a “MN Great” person to research (Lottery for Choices in Class)
2) Research the Basics of your Selected MN Great Person
3) Complete Basic Inventory Sheet for your Great Person
4) Create Google Slide Presentation (5 Slides)
5) Present you MN Great to Class (45 - 60 sec Presentation)
6) Dress Up like your MN Great on Day of Presentation

Gilbert Google Slide Rules to live by…
1) no more than 10 words per slide (no temptation to “read off show”)
2) at least one picture, but no more than 3 pictures per slide
3) ALL Picts within show are clear (not blurry) and have no “watermark”
4) Use a Font Style & Size that is readable by your audience from their desk
5) Use similar/same Color or Background Theme for ALL slides

Gilbert Presentation Rules to live by…
1) Look at/Keep eye Contact ON your audience
2) Use Notecards, Script or Memorize What you are going to say!
3) DON’T READ OFF of your Google Slides (see #2)
4) Have a plan…intro statement and Closing Statement!
5) NEVER start a presentation introducing YOU…we know who you are!
“Hi My name is Mr. Gilbert and I’m here to talk about…” blah/boring
6) Have some fun…sound fun…be fun! (audience will appreciate)
7) Don’t forget to “dress the part” (dress like your GREAT for the day)

MN Greats Official List

Laura Ingalls Wilder
Sinclair Lewis
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Charles Schultz
Garrison Keillor
John Beargrease
Jesse Ventura
Bud Grant
Lindsay Marie Whalen
Hubert H. Humphrey
James J. Hill
Jolly Green Giant
Jessica Lang
Johnny Lang
Lizzo
Bob Dylan
Prince
John Madden
Judy Garland
Betty Crocker
George “Pinky” Nelson
Roy Wilkins
Paul Bunyon
Roger Maris
Walter F. Mondale
Winona Ryder
Kevin Sorbo
Jim Brandenburg
Dave Winfield
William O. Douglas
Ann Bancroft
Herb Brooks
Kirby Puckett
Greg LeMond
Alan Page
Chris Pratt
Ralph W. Samuelson (Inventor of Water Skiing)
Will Steger
Louie Anderson
Vince Vaughn
Dr. William Worrall Mayo and Sons
John S. Pillsbury
Richard W. Sears