Unit Project CONTEMPORARY OPPRESSION OF FREEDOMS For this project each student must focus on a group or culture of people

that is experiencing modern day oppression of their freedoms. Preferably students should pick something that they feel strongly about or that personally affects them. Examples: - the LGBT community - Women - student s rights - modern racism et Each student will research their group of choice and do a 4-5 minute presentation on what they have learned. Presentations can be in the form of, but are not limited to posters, PowerPoint, a brochure, movie, etc. Questions that should be answered throughout the presentation include, - Who is doing the oppressing? (is it the governments fault, the community, etc) - What specific freedoms are not being allowed? - Has anything been done to challenge this oppression? Have strides been made? - What else can be done in the future? Use at least 3 sources to answer these questions A one page reflection on what has been learned should be turned in at the time of the presentation. A bibliography of the sources using MLA format must be attached. BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!! DUE DATE : ALL DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE PRESENTING OR NOT

Rubric for Unit Project CONTEMPORARY OPPRESSION OF FREEDOMS Meets minimal expectations (1 Point) Demonstrates thorough knowledge on the topic Does not answer all of the questions completely. Meets Expectations (2-3 points) Answers all of the required questions thoroughly. Exceeds Expectations (4-5 points) Goes beyond the required questions. Shows a high level of knowledge on the topic.

Development of project (Creativity, neatness)

Project showed little creativity.

Project was creative and neat but not as effective as possible.

Presented the material in an original, engaging, and effective way.

Grammar/Spelling

Many grammatical errors present. Clearly was not proofread.

A few grammatical errors are present.

Little to no errors.

Presentation (Time, eye contact, preparedness)

Did not last the whole time, was not prepared to present.

Good presentation but may be under the time limit.

Well done presentation, clearly prepared. Lasted the required time.

Bibliography

Did not include bibliography.

Included bibliography but did not use the correct format.

Bibliography complete and is formatted correctly.