Alright, here are your options for extra credit this term. Just like last time, you may choose any combination of projects up to 40 points, however you may only do ONE project from any category. If you do work above the 30 points, keep in mind that the maximum you will get is 30 points. If you have any questions on the specifics of these project feel free to let me know.
All extra credit is due by NO LATER than 3pm on Friday, January 8th.
All extra credit is due by NO LATER than 3pm on Friday, January 8th.
Independent Research (Points TBD)
If you are interested in doing extra reading or research on a topic related to the course which interests you, you will be rewarded with extra credit. Please see me to discuss the details.
Documentary Diagnosis (5 pts)
Select a film from the following list and watch it. As you watch, answer all the questions on the associated worksheet. (This series can be found on Netflix)
Select a film from the following list and watch it. I would recommend taking notes while you watch. After finishing the movie write up a response paper making sure to answer the following questions:
If you are interested in doing extra reading or research on a topic related to the course which interests you, you will be rewarded with extra credit. Please see me to discuss the details.
Documentary Diagnosis (5 pts)
Select a film from the following list and watch it. As you watch, answer all the questions on the associated worksheet. (This series can be found on Netflix)
- America: The Story of US episode 4 – Division
- America: The Story of US episode 5 – Civil War
- America: The story of US episode 6 – Heartland
- America: The Story of US episode 7 – Cities
Select a film from the following list and watch it. I would recommend taking notes while you watch. After finishing the movie write up a response paper making sure to answer the following questions:
- Before watching the film, what did you already know about this topic?
- Provide a general plot summary with a beginning, middle, climax, and an ending
- Explain your thoughts on the extent to which the film was accurate. What historical inaccuracies do you believe were included in the film and why do you think they are inaccuracies?
- What did you learn from this film that you did not know before you began watching it?
- Would you recommend this film to another viewer? Why or why not?
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** These films are rated R. Therefore, in order to get credit you MUST include a parent signature with your write up.
Newspaper Project (20 pts)
Your assignment will require you to research create and write a newspaper. The subject of the newspaper will be American History from 1861 through 1865 OR 1865 through 1905. Specifically, you are to select five significant events, commencing with the year first year, and proceeding chronologically until the year listed. You will research the significant events you select by using the textbook and the internet.
You will then write a ¼ page summary of each event, in the form of a newspaper article, setting forth:
Your assignment will require you to research create and write a newspaper. The subject of the newspaper will be American History from 1861 through 1865 OR 1865 through 1905. Specifically, you are to select five significant events, commencing with the year first year, and proceeding chronologically until the year listed. You will research the significant events you select by using the textbook and the internet.
You will then write a ¼ page summary of each event, in the form of a newspaper article, setting forth:
- what happened
- when it took place
- why it took place
- who was involved
- where it took place
- how it impacted the development of America during that time period
Review Game (30 pts)
Create a game that reviews an era or topic that we have studied this year. I want you to come up with your own, creative way of reviewing a unit from this course. Your game can be one that is played alone, with a partner, with a group, or with the entire class. The game should be grade level appropriate. If you are not sure if it is grade level appropriate, ask or use the textbook for a reference. Your game must include at least 25 history questions and answers as well as all of the required pieces to play the game and clear directions on how to play. You may use the internet to get ideas, but do not copy or replicate something you find. You must make the game yourself. Be creative!
Requirements
Each board game made must have the following items included in the project:
Your games will be graded on the following criteria:
Create a game that reviews an era or topic that we have studied this year. I want you to come up with your own, creative way of reviewing a unit from this course. Your game can be one that is played alone, with a partner, with a group, or with the entire class. The game should be grade level appropriate. If you are not sure if it is grade level appropriate, ask or use the textbook for a reference. Your game must include at least 25 history questions and answers as well as all of the required pieces to play the game and clear directions on how to play. You may use the internet to get ideas, but do not copy or replicate something you find. You must make the game yourself. Be creative!
Requirements
Each board game made must have the following items included in the project:
- Actual playing board: including game pieces and any necessary devices to complete your designed game
- Game theme, questions, statements, layout, design must be related to our text
- Rules: The rules must be written out, understandable, and applicable to the game you created
- Directions: how to play the game
- Neat and organized
- Creative, colorful and pretty! Who wants to play a game with no character!
- Your board game must be playable – your games can and will be used!
Your games will be graded on the following criteria:
- Related to the eras of US History we’ve covered this term (The Early Nation & Westward Expansion, The Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialization, & the Gilded Ate) using key terms, themes and concepts from that chapter
- Creativity, uniqueness of the game
- Neatness, and organization of the game
- Directions of the game are either typed up or written clearly and explained thoroughly
- Rules of the game are described very well, so people know what they can and cannot do!
- Grammar, spelling, and punctuation of directions, rules, and of game board—your game needs to be understandable!
- Playability—if you make it, you are going to want to play it!
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