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Goals: Divergent Thinking - YOUR perspective and take on history Find historical and civic facts from multiple resources Fall into the Rabbit Hole Show what youve learned Blend work with enjoyment

The American History Project

Seeing that this is still an ACADEMIC project, you will receive 10 points per day for work. You must PROVE youve done something productive with your resources and time given in class. 3 consecutive periods of less than 10 points or 3 out of 5 days will result in the termination of your project. I will reassign you to a simpler assignment. Which resources will you use the most, and learn the most from? Textbook Google Wikipedia Local Library IMC Interviews Reliable Web Resources Audio/Video Research Databases/Online Catalogs or Encyclopedias (Gale, EBSCO, World Book Online) Which time period are you most interested in studying? Renaissance/Scientific Revolution/Enlivenment/Reformation Colonizing America Native Cultures American Revolution US Constitution/Government & Related Issues Bill of Rights Westward Expansion/Early Republic/Lewis & Clark Civil War

Which subject or topic? People & their actions, contributions Military Battles and their weapons, tactics, and leaders Events which shaped or changed the world Human rights issues historically or current events Other? How will you demonstrate learning? Build Write Create something with technology or creative materials Demonstrate Other? You cannot stand and talk about what you've learned. To most of your peers, that is boring. What materials will you require? Who are you working with? Working with a partner is not required, but is encouraged, provided you and your partner(s) share a vision of research and with your final product. Final Due Date: Wednesday, December 14. We will present to our peers during class on December 14th and 15th.