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8-10 Scrapbook Project

Objective:
Students will make a scrapbook detailing chapters 8-10 of their textbook.

Learning Goals:
HSS (8.4.1,3,4) (8.5.2) (8.6.2) (8.8.1,2,3,5,6) (8.9.4) (8.10.1,3)

Materials Needed:
Construction paper or notebook or scrapbook album
Print outs, maps and drawings
Tape, glue, scissors, pen, pencil, markers, construction paper, and white paper

Students will…
Recreate the history of America using facts, critical thought and personal interpretations.
Include thirteen pre-assigned topics (events, people, ideals, concepts, etc…).
Each topic will deserve two pages of the scrapbook
Write 1-paragraph (5-7 sentences & a minimum of 5 facts) or more per topic
Include at least four print outs, maps or drawings representing each of the thirteen topics.
Create a scrapbook cover that represents the United States of America (in your opinion) discussed in chapters 8-10.

Assessment:
Students will be assessed on their ability to…
convey factual and detailed information regarding each of the pre-assigned topics.
accurately express the sights (print out, drawing or map) of each of the pre-assigned topics.
include thoughtful reflection (personal opinion) for each of the pre-assigned topics.
summarize key events from the history of America discussed in chapters 8-10.

I am looking for clear, factual and descriptive writing that captures the story (history) of the United States of America
discussed in chapters 8-10. Your personal opinions and reactions belong to you and your beliefs will not impact your grade in
any way – you must include your opinions/reactions, but they will never be considered wrong.

You must follow all requirements included below:

Include ALL thirteen topics (minimum of 1 paragraph per topic) in correct numerical order.
Include at least four print outs, maps or drawings for each topic.
For each topic include a typed or neatly written 1-paragraph (or more) entry detailing factual information (minimum
of 5 facts). In addition to this paragraph you must also include 2-3 sentences expressing your personal opinion
and/or reaction to each topic (a minimum of 13-paragraphs for the entire assignment). Also, include a title for each
entry.
Include a cover that you believe best captures the essence (heart & soul) of the America discussed in chapters 8-10.
Title page includes a title, picture(s); student name; and year.

TOPICS:
1. Monroe Doctrine
2. Adams-Onis Treaty
3. Henry Clay’s American System
4. Missouri Compromise
5. Washington Irving and James Fennimore Cooper
6. Nullification Crisis
7. McCulloch vs. Maryland
8. Whig Party
9. Indian Removal Act, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Trail of Tears
10. Americans Move West: Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail and Mormons
11. Texas Revolution
12. Mexican-American War
13. California Gold Rush
Scoring Checklist:

Title page (5 points) /5

Summary Paragraph (5 points each) /65

Factual, detailed and accurate information (includes a minimum of five facts)

Well written – grammar & spelling (5-7 sentences in length)
Title included

Photo, drawing or map (2 points per topic) /26

Student has incorporated photographs, drawings or maps that are relevant and accurately express the sights of the
pre-assigned topic

Overall creativity and neatness (4 points) /4

Final Score: /100

Due:
Final scrapbook is due on Monday March 19th 2012.

Construction paper will be provided if needed.

Example: (Not the only possibility)

MONROE DOCTRINE
(ONE TOPIC FOR EVERY TWO PAGES)

One paragraph summary

Picture Picture

Picture Picture