Objective:
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Students will investigate the similarities found in the causes, course, and consequences of Conflict.
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They will be able to recognize these three themes through a study of three distinct eras in American History:
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Assignment
Over the course of the Conflict Unit students will complete two phases. Phase I: Research (404 points); Phase II: Creating and Sharing a Historical Presentation (200 points). An overview of each phase is given below. Detailed examples, explanations and contracts are provided via links with each overview.
Phase I: ResearchStep 1A) Choose a Specialty Area (SA) from the Table of Contents. Write the due date for Phase I of the assignment in the box provided in your workbooks on Guidelines & Rubrics page 1. Students will work individually on all three phases of the assignment. Once you have chosen a SA you will not be allowed to change, please chose wisely. Write your SA or question, and due date in the box on page 1, you can access the due dates in the US History Class Calendar. SA primary question(s) are located in the highlighted portion at the top of the page where your SA is located in the “Conflict: Specialty Area, Questions and Learning Activities” portion of the Conflict workbook.
Step 1B) Create a Research Notebook following the templates provided in your Google Drive. Example Templates & Instructions for the Research Notebook are available in PDF form from this link. Write your Essential Questions (EQ) available on the same page(s) of the “Conflict: Specialty Area, Questions and Learning Activities” portion of the workbook where your SA is located, see page three in the workbook for an example. When finished, share your Research Notebook in Google Drive to the instructor for a grade on Step 1B of your notebook. A copy of the Grading Rubric for the Research Notebook and Source Sheet is available from this link. Step 1C) Select a Term 3 novel related to your SA. A list of SA Novels is available in the “Conflict: Specialty Area, Questions and Learning Activities” portion of the Conflict workbook that corresponds to your SA and chosen era. During the course of your research, complete the “Specialty Area Historical Novel” packet, found in the “Specialty Area Historical Novel, Term 3” portion of the Conflict workbook. A digital copy is available following this web link: Specialty Area Historical Novel Term 3 Step 1D) Compile your note in your Research Notebook (located in your Google Drive). Introduce yourself to your chosen SA by reading the page numbers in your text that correspond to your subject. The page numbers are available on the webpage associated with your subject, and in the selected box following your topic on the page of the “Conflict: Specialty Area, Questions and Learning Activities” portion of the Conflict workbook, where your SA Essential Questions are located. Research your SA in the library, textbook, movies and on the internet. While researching answer your EQ’s and compile your notes in your Research Notebook (be sure to cite your sources). A copy of the Grading Rubric for the Research Notebook and Source Sheet is available from this link. Step 1E) Cite your sources in your Sources and Citation Sheet shared with you in Google Doc. A hard copy of Source and Citation Sheet is available here. YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SHARE WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR A DIGITAL COPY OF YOUR SOURCE SHEET IN YOUR GOOGLE DOCS. You are required to utilize and cite a minimum of 15 sources. No more than ½ may be internet sites. A copy of the Grading Rubric for the Research Notebook and Source Sheet is available from this link. |
Phase II: Create & Share your Research
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Informational WEBINAR on Conflict Research and Presentation
Includes Parents & Students 1/28
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Overview of Phase I & Phase II: Youtube |
Overview of Phase I & Phase II |
Specialty Area Selection and Contract
Once you have reviewed your selected and approved Specialty Area. Determined what novel you will read and identified the format for your presentation please complete and submit a copy of the Phase I & II Specialty Area & Due Date Student/ Instructor Contract. A submitted copy of the contract will be sent both to the instructor and the student submitting the contract.
Specialty Area Deadline and Quick Reference Sheet
To ensure students stay on task and keep up with their daily assignments during the Research Phase of the Project, Daily goals and objectives will be tracked with the use of digital exit cards. You can access the Daily Exit cards using the links shared with you within your school provided Google email.
Earned Upgrades and turn in date for Research Notebook and Source Sheet
Late passes, (upgrades) for your Research Notebook and Source Sheet could be earned in multiple ways:
1 Late Pass= Voluntary attendance and participation in three Pridetime research sessions.
1 Late Pass= Voluntary attendance and participation on Late buss Tuesday (additional late buss passes were available on Thursday 2/5 and Friday 2/6)
There have been 12 Pridetimes during the Research Phase of the Project, students are responsible for keeping track of their own attendance during Pridetime. If students attended EVERY Pridetime during the Research Phase of the project, they may have earned up to four late passes. There were three regular late buses, and two additional late buses provided to provide late passes. Open the web-link on the right to indicate how many late passes you have earned and the date you will be submitting your work. .
1 Late Pass= Voluntary attendance and participation in three Pridetime research sessions.
1 Late Pass= Voluntary attendance and participation on Late buss Tuesday (additional late buss passes were available on Thursday 2/5 and Friday 2/6)
There have been 12 Pridetimes during the Research Phase of the Project, students are responsible for keeping track of their own attendance during Pridetime. If students attended EVERY Pridetime during the Research Phase of the project, they may have earned up to four late passes. There were three regular late buses, and two additional late buses provided to provide late passes. Open the web-link on the right to indicate how many late passes you have earned and the date you will be submitting your work. .
Final Research Notebook and Source Sheet Feedback Form and Self Evaluation Sheet
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