Spring+2013+Projects

=@Middle East Paper: Requirements, Deadlines, Rubric=

|| * Slide presentation ( 6 slides minimum-GoogleDocs-share with Miss Brady  ) on cuisine and food customs of one or more major countries in the region (30 points) || * Locate and research a film on one or more major countries or historical events relevant to this region (30 points) || * Slide presentation (6 slides minimum-GoogleDocs-share with Miss Brady) on cultural skill or craft relevant to one or more major countries in the region (30 points) || * Research the prompt given, take research notes (as taught) from primary and secondary sources on note cards || * Each person in the group should identify a theme or story they'd like to follow throughout the unit relevant to one or more major countries or current events in the region. Get topic approved ASAP.
 * =  ||= Requirements ||
 * = =Food and Cuisine=
 * Jan 28-Topic due
 * Feb 22-Project due
 * [[file:Food and Cuisine Rubric.pdf]]
 * staple foods
 * typical spices, ingredients, and preparation
 * food customs, manners (for instance, what would a US traveler need to know to eat a meal in this country?)
 * Cook and serve a taste of several typical dishes ( Provide paper supplies and utensils) (30 points)
 * Provide recipes (handout) and information on the dishes presented
 * Bibliography (MLA format) (20 points)
 * 1 actual cookbook
 * 6 sources total
 * Hand in hard copy on day of presentation
 * Details (20 points)
 * Entire presentation should take 1/2 block
 * Paired with Cultural Demonstration
 * Teamwork, Preparedness, and Organization
 * Following Instructions
 * Use of library time and resources ||
 * = =History Through Film=
 * Jan 28-Topic due
 * March 1-Project due
 * [[file:History Through Film Rubric.pdf]]
 * Film should be documentary or feature film with historical value, and rated PG-13, PG, or G.
 * Film should be approved by Miss Brady ASAP
 * Research the film and the historical people/events presented
 * Acquire the film or access to it (DVD, Netflix, Amazon Instant video, etc.)
 * Choose excerpts that will fit into a one block time span
 * Introduce and show the excerpts of the film (30 points)
 * Provide viewing guide (handout) and information on the historical aspects of the film
 * Viewing guide should provide an engaging discussion question for students to respond to
 * Bibliography (MLA format) (20 points)
 * 3 actual books or print sources (historical sources, film reviews, etc.)
 * Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com)
 * 6 sources total
 * Hand in hard copy on day of presentation
 * Details (20 points)
 * Entire presentation should take 1 block
 * Teamwork, Preparedness, and Organization
 * Following Instructions
 * Use of library time and resources ||
 * = =Cultural Demonstration=
 * Jan 28-Topic due
 * Feb 22-Project due
 * [[file:Cultural Demo Rubric.pdf]]
 * Have topic approved ASAP
 * arts or crafts
 * athletic or performing arts
 * Demonstrate and teach the skill to the students in the class (30 points)
 * Provide a handout including information on the skill presented
 * Provide or acquire the necessary materials
 * Bibliography (MLA format) (20 points)
 * 2 actual print sources
 * 6 sources total
 * Hand in hard copy on day of presentation
 * Details (20 points)
 * Entire presentation should take 1/2 block
 * Paired with Food and Cuisine project
 * Teamwork, Preparedness, and Organization
 * Following Instructions
 * Use of library time and resources ||
 * = =Research-based Essay=
 * Feb 11 Argument Outline due
 * [[file:MWH-Thesis and Arg Outline.pdf]]
 * Feb 25-Rough Draft due (Conferencing) [[file:Revision Checklist.pdf]]
 * Mar 4-Final Draft due
 * [[file:Research Based Essay Rubric.pdf]]
 * Formulate thesis and 3 arguments (plus a counterargument for an A) and conference with Miss B (10 points).
 * Write a 3 page paper (MLA format) from approved outline, including in text citations (MLA style) and Works Cited Page. Conference with Miss B. (10 points)
 * Revise and improve first draft including conference suggestions and Revision checklist
 * Submit final draft. Must include in text citations, updated outline, Works Cited, and first draft(s). (40 points)
 * Works Cited (MLA format) (20 points)
 * 1-2 primary sources
 * 1-2 actual print sources
 * 6 sources total
 * Present paper in class (10-15 minutes). Current events bloggers will be assigned to cover the event and post report and initiate discussion. (20 points)
 * Europe Prompt: Is the comparison between Hitler and Stalin valid and justified? (see //History in Dispute//, vol. 1 HS Lib)
 * Asia Prompt: What is the state of China's democratization? (see //China: Opposing Viewpoints//, 951 Chi HS Library)
 * Middle East Prompt: Are women in the Arab world subjected to social, political and economic discrimination? (See //History in Dispute//, vol. 14 HS Library)
 * Africa Prompt: What policies will best help Africa? (see //Africa: Opposing Viewpoints//, 960 Afr HS Library)
 * Latin America Prompt: Should the US continue aiding Colombia's fight against leftist guerillas? (see //Global Issues//, 2005 edition Miss Brady's room) ||
 * = =Current Events Blog=
 * Jan 28-Topic due
 * Feb 4-Blog post #1
 * Feb 11-Blog post #2
 * Feb 25-Blog post #3
 * Mar 4-Blog post #4
 * [[file:Blog Rubric.pdf]]
 * Each person in the group will read and research their topic and post an update once per week (every library period) for the class. (60 points total) Each posting should
 * be numbered (ex: Blogpost #1) and dated
 * be equivalent to 1-1 1/2 pages typed double spaced
 * be written in student's own words
 * note at least 2 sources in the post, linked to the actual source.
 * postings over the time period of the unit should show progression of the story
 * add most recent posting at the top of the page
 * Bibliography (30 points total)
 * 2 linked online news sources per posting
 * do not use news digests, other people's blogs, or wikipedia. However these sources sometimes can link you to more substantial sources
 * Class Response (10 points)
 * Your blog posts should be written to encourage responses and discussion from class members
 * Students in the class will be asked to respond to one post per week minimum. It is your job to be interesting enough to attract them to your postings and encourage them to write thoughtful and substantial responses. ||