So much has defined this past decade, but imagine what it would be like if the past 9 years were the only years you had lived through. Yahoo! News editor Allison Louie-Garcia spoke to fourth graders in Orange County, Calif. to get some perspective on the ’00s from those who have only experienced it. From naming the biggest celebrities, to discussing computer habits, to explaining 9/11, these 9-year-olds’ answers–often funny, sometimes sobering, always candid–offered a clear snapshot of life in the 21st Century.
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Special thanks to Ms. Lim and her wonderful 4th grade class.
Here’s a nifty interview of some West coast children and their ideas of the world from their 9 year old perspective.
A great lesson plan idea for teachers, no? Students consider what questions to ask, interview their peers, and record their answers. Would be interesting to map the trends of greatest hopes and biggest fears among various age groups.
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