Here are the directions and requirements again.History Project
Select a topic that is connected to U.S. History. Some examples could be:
people--explorers, presidents, inventors, military leaders, people who brought about change...
events--wars, purchases, Oregon Trail, gold rush, various migrations,
peace program, civil rights, slavery, cultural change...
inventions--bridges, skyscrapers, roads, electronics, machines, dams...
Research your topic using books, reference books, magazines, journals, web sites,
interviews, documentaries/TV programs, textbooks...
Use at least TWO SOURCES, and include them in a proper bibliography.
Make your project--show me that you learned something. Ways that you can do this include reports, videos, posters, models, movies, web pages, news cast, dioramas...
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE SOME PERSONAL REFLECTION--write about
what YOU learned, what this means to YOU, what YOU think about it...
Each report must include the following:
visual examples of your topic.
information you have researched on the topic and put in your own words, written, spoken or on video.
reflection- Typed on paper and turned in, write about what YOU learned, what this means to YOU, what YOU think about it...
Formal bibliography of sources used both for information and any pictures used.
easybib.com is very helpful in making formal MLA bibliographies http://www.easybib.com
This report will be worth 70 points; 20 for the refection and bibliography, and 50 points for the project itself. Your project should represent about nine hours of work outside of school over the next nine weeks.
DUE DATE:__5_/_17__/__13_
On May 13,2013 we will be starting a
Civil War Concept Illustration Booklet This will be mostly completed in class. If you are absent, you will need to work at home as well. The materials will be handed out on Monday, May 13th. The directions are found below.
Civil War Concept Illustration Booklet
The following concepts, vocabulary, etc. are related to the U.S. Civil War. Produce an illustrated booklet defining and illustrating the following items:
Total War
Disease
Deadliest War in U.S. History
Northern Blockade of Southern Ports
North’s attempt to Capture Richmond
North’s attempt to Control Mississippi River
Reconstruction
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
Lincoln’s Assassination
Requirements:
1. This is an individual assignment.
2. Must have a Cover Page and Table of Contents Page.
3. Must use all 10 items.
4. Each must be defined in your own words. Use fewer than 20 words in each definition.
5. Perfect in spelling and grammar.
6. Illustrations visually appealing - minimum 3 colors for each.
** 7.Essay- Choose one of the major battles of the Civil War. Write a 1-2 paragraph essay that includes details about the battle. This essay should show your understanding of events in the battle, location, casualties or deaths, strategies and results or other relevant facts. Place this essay on the pages provided near the back of your booklet.
Due Thursday, May 23rd worth 60 points
DON'T DELAY- START TODAY
Students were given the directions for the term project Wednesday, March 20,2013. When we returned from Spring Break, students were given a class period to find materials on the topic they selected. This is a homework project. Of course students may get help, ask me questions, use the school computers before and after school. Below is a copy of the directions that your child received in March.
History Project
Select a topic that is connected to U.S. History. Some examples could be:
people--explorers, presidents, inventors, military leaders, people who brought about change...
events--wars, purchases, Oregon Trail, gold rush, various migrations,
peace program, civil rights, slavery, cultural change...
inventions--bridges, skyscrapers, roads, electronics, machines, dams...
Research your topic using books, reference books, magazines, journals, web sites,
interviews, documentaries/TV programs, textbooks...
Use at least TWO SOURCES, and include them in a proper bibliography.
Make your project--show me that you learned something. Ways that you can do this include reports, videos, posters, models, movies, web pages, news cast, dioramas...
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE SOME PERSONAL REFLECTION--write about
what YOU learned, what this means to YOU, what YOU think about it...
Each report must include the following:
visual examples of your topic.
information you have researched on the topic and put in your own words, written, spoken or on video.
reflection- Typed on paper and turned in, write about what YOU learned, what this means to YOU, what YOU think about it...
Formal bibliography of sources used both for information and any pictures used.
easybib.com is very helpful in making formal MLA bibliographies http://www.easybib.com
This report will be worth 70 points; 20 for the refection and bibliography, and 50 points for the project itself. Your project should represent about nine hours of work outside of school over the next nine weeks.
DUE DATE:__5_/_17__/__13_
Tuesday March 19, 2013 will be the last day to turn in late work to be graded for the second trimester grading period for all of Mrs. Gibbs' history classes.
Students should be finishing up reading their historical fiction books this week. Students two page reports are due on Feb. 15th. I will be available after school for students to receive help or use computers to type reports. Once again, here is a copy of the directions.
Historical Fiction Book Report
Requirements
After reading your historical fiction book, write a two to two and one-half (2-2.5) page book report. Your report should be typed, 12 point size font, and double spaced. In your report, be sure to discuss the following:
Reference:Title, author, copyright
Summary:Your own words, Summarize the book in paragraph form, no more than a page.
What makes this book historical: Things you listed on your book mark (e.g. dates, candlelight, no running water, clothes, rules of behavior, transportation, historical events/references, old words phrases, prices, etc.) About a half page or so, in sentences and paragraphs; NOT a list!
Your reaction/response: Did you like it? Why/why not? Has it changed your attitude/opinion? Did it make you think about something, and if so, about what? Again, about a half page or so in paragraph form..
Due: 2/_15___/_13
Historical Fiction Book Project Grade sheet
___ 2 pts. Your Name
___ 2 pts. Title
___ 2 pts. Author
___ 2 pts. Copyright
___ 2 pts. Typed Size 12 Font
___ 30 pts. Summary one page
___ 15 pts. Historical examples paragraph
___ 15 pts. Your reaction paragraph
___ 70 pts. Total
___ Grade
For the next month our studies will take our class into the areas of the U. S. Constitution, the functions of government and civics. Ask questions; hopefully this will lead to interesting dinner conversations. As always, daily activities are listed on my class calendar.
Students should be finishing reading their historical fiction books in the next week or so. Their reports need to be typed and turned in on Feb. 15, 2013. I will be after school to help if needed. Also, students may stay after school to use computers and printers. Here is another copy of the directions.
Historical Fiction Book Report
Requirements
After reading your historical fiction book, write a two to two and one-half (2-2.5) page book report. Your report should be typed, 12 point size font, and double spaced. In your report, be sure to discuss the following:
Reference: Title, author, copyright
Summary:Your own words, Summarize the book in paragraph form, no more than a page.
What makes this book historical: Things you listed on your book mark (e.g.
dates, candlelight, no running water, clothes, rules of behavior, transportation, historical events/references, old words phrases, prices, etc.) About a half page or so, in sentences and paragraphs; NOT a list!
Your reaction/response: Did you like it? Why/why not? Has it changed your attitude/opinion? Did it make you think about something, and if so, about what? Again, about a half page or so in paragraph form..
Due: 2/_15___/_13
Historical Fiction Book Project Grade sheet
___ 2 pts. Your Name
___ 2 pts. Title
___ 2 pts. Author
___ 2 pts. Copyright
___ 2 pts. Typed Size 12 Font
___ 30 pts. Summary one page
___ 15 pts. Historical examples paragraph
___ 15 pts. Your reaction paragraph
___ 70 pts. Total
___ Grade
The project this trimester will be to read a historical fiction book and type a two page paper following the directions given below. Students will be going to the library on Dec.12th to pick a book.
Historical Fiction Book Report
Requirements
After reading your historical fiction book, write a two to two and one-half (2-2.5) page book report. Your report should be typed, 12 point size font, and double spaced. In your report, be sure to discuss the following:
Reference: Title, author, copyright
Summary:Your own words, Summarize the book in paragraph form, no more than a page.
What makes this book historical: Things you listed on your book mark (e.g.
dates, candlelight, no running water, clothes, rules of behavior, transportation, historical events/references, old words phrases, prices, etc.) About a half page or so, in sentences and paragraphs; NOT a list!
Your reaction/response: Did you like it? Why/why not? Has it changed your attitude/opinion? Did it make you think about something, and ifso, about what? Again, about a half page or so in paragraph form..
Due: 2/_15___/_12
Historical Fiction Book Project Grade sheet
___ 2 pts. Your Name
___ 2 pts. Title
___ 2 pts. Author
___ 2 pts. Copyright
___ 2 pts. Typed Size 12 Font
___ 30 pts. Summary one page
___ 15 pts. Historical examples paragraph
___ 15 pts. Your reaction paragraph
___ 70 pts. Total
___ Grade
Mrs. Kathy Gibbs
- English
- gibbsk@canby.k12.or.us
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