Our multidisciplinary research project gives kids a chance to interact with “super seniors” in their community, learning more about other generations and the meaning of legacy. It also turns kids into real scientific sleuths. Students discover firsthand the behavioral habits that contribute to longevity, and then share their findings with scientists on the Blue Zones team.
Legacy Project
Getting Started
The Legacy Project is an interdisciplinary study, incorporating various subject areas—science, health, social studies, geography, history, and language arts. The project also allows students to gain interviewing, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Directions
To complete the project, please participate in Lessons 1–6. At the end of the project, mail your completed Legacy Project student packets to:
Blue Zones, LLC
323 Washington Ave N., 2nd Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Lessons
Students identify healthy people age 75 or older who have retained their vitality– perhaps a neighbor, relative, or family friend. They interview these “super seniors” and record relevant information utilizing the Big6™ Information Problem-Solving Skills.
Lesson 1: Task Definition
Who is a Super Senior / My Current Lifestyle
Lesson 2: Information Seeking Strategies
Lesson 3: Location and Access
Interviewing Tips / Legacy Project Survey / Trails Test
Lesson 4: Use of Information
Lesson 5/6: Synthesis and Evaluation
