Steven M. Jacobs

"The American Revolution Project" created by Jacobs at Dundee Middle School includes the production of a stop-motion claymation film to teach students about the economic impact of war. It will also help raise funds for rehabilitating injured veterans working to re-acclimate themselves into daily life. Eighth grade students will learn film making techniques such as writing scripts, making props, adding narration, packaging the final product and raising funds at a movie viewing for students, staff, parents and community members. Through advanced technology and interactive class work, they will learn about history and the principles of economics (i.e. product development, price points, profit margins, advertisement and supply/demand). According to Jacobs, by the end of the project, students will have developed a basic knowledge of the economic impacts of war, thus bridging the gap between book knowledge and applied learning. Jacobs resides in Milan.