U.S. Government Projects - Mr. Ohno

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Students will be working on 3 multi-media projects in the upcoming two mesters. They will incorporate technology into their presentations reflecting the curriculum of the class.

I. The 2004 Presidential Election
Create a multi-media presentation using Powerpoint on one of the major candidates running for the presidency. Your job is to try to persuade a neutral observer to vote for this candidate.

There should be no less than seven and no more than 10 slides total (or stacks)
First slide should be your introduction with candidate's picture
Second slide should give candidate's background
The following slides should spotlight the candidate's stand on major issues ... these slides should present the candidate in the most favorable light possible
The final slide should be a list of credits ... where did you obtain this information (websites, magazines, etc.)
This project is due on (Ask Mr. Ohno).

II. BILL OF RIGHTS POWER POINT PROJECT
Create a Powerpoint presentation on the Bill of Rights for your Senior Porfolio.

There should be a title page that includes your name, period and class title.
There should be a minimum of one slide for each Amendment.
Each slide should contain pictures as well as the text of the Amendment and your own explanation of what it means.
There should be a bibliography page with all of your Internet sources.
You will work with a partner of your choice.

Rubric for Bill of Rights Powerpoint Project
Best
1. There is an effective cover page with all required elements
2. Each of the 10 Amendments is covered with a proper explanation of its meaning
3. Each slide contains pictures and/or drawings that relate to the Amendment
4. There is a proper use of spelling, grammar and punctuation
5. The slide show is interesting and eye-catching
6. All sources are covered in the bibliography
Average
1. Project contains a cover page
2. All 10 Amendments are addressed – most of the explanations are clear
3. Each slide has pictures or drawings – most relate well to the Amendment
4. There are a few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation
5. The slide show is basically factual but not especially exciting or eye-catching
6. Most sources are covered in the bibliography
Poor
1. The report is missing some of the required elements
2. There is a poor use of spelling, grammar and punctuation
3. There are numerous errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation
4. The slide show is not very interesting
5. There are factual errors
6. There is an incomplete or missing bibliography

III. Contemporary Societal Issues
Research a "hot-button" issue (immigration, gun control, etc.) and present all sides of the issue, creating a Powerpoint presentation integrating scanning, the internet, video, and other higher technology.

U.S. History Projects - Mr. Ohno and Mr. Miekosz

Students will be working on four multi-media projects in the upcoming year. They will incorporate technology into their presentations reflecting the curriculum of the class.

Create an electronic timeline of important events of the Civil War, beginning with the election of Lincoln to the assassination of Lincoln.

I. Progressives
Create a multi-media presentation using Powerpoint of a major reform movement of the Progressive Era.

II. Roaring 20's - the Jazz Age
Create a newsmagazine about the "Roaring 20's" reflecting the political, social, and cultural events of the decade integrating desktop publishing and technology.

II. WORLD WAR II POWER POINT PROJECT
Create a PowerPoint presentation on an aspect of America’s involvement in World War II.

There should be a title page that includes your name, period and class title. It should also include your assigned topic.
There should be a minimum of ten slides in your presentation.
Each slide should contain pictures as well as text.
There should be a bibliography page with all of your sources, both Internet and non-internet.
You will work with a partner.

Rubric for World War II PowerPoint Project
Best

There is an effective cover page with all required elements

The presentation is accurate in its factual information and is easy to understand.

Each slide contains pictures and/or drawings that relate to the assigned topic.

There is a proper use of spelling, grammar and punctuation

The slide show is interesting and eye-catching

All sources are covered in the bibliography

Average

Project contains a cover page

The presentation is accurate in its factual information and the gist of the information is easily understood.

Each slide has pictures or drawings – most relate well to the Amendment

There are a few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation

The slide show is basically factual but not especially exciting or eye-catching

Most sources are covered in the bibliography

Poor

The report is missing some of the required elements

There are numerous errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation

The slide show is not very interesting

There are factual errors

There is an incomplete or missing bibliography

TOPICS

Pair 1 – Examine of origins of America’s involvement in World War II. (Content Standard 11.7.1)

Pair 2 – Create a visual timeline of key events leading to World War II (Content Standard 11.7.1)

Pair 3 – Describe the attack on Pearl Harbor and its effect on American public opinion. (Content Standard 11.7.1)

Pair 4 – Explain overall U.S. and Allied Strategy in the European Theatre of war. (Content Standard 11.7.2)

Pair 5 – Explain overall U.S. and Allied Strategy in the Pacific Theatre of war. (Content Standard 11.7.2)

Pair 6 – Examine U.S. involvement in the Battle of Midway and its significance. (Content Standard 11.7.2)

Pair 7 – Examine U.S. involvement in the D-Day invasion of Normandy and its significance. (Content Standard 11.7.2)

Pair 8 – Examine U.S. involvement in the Battle of the Bulge and its significance. (Content Standard 11.7.2)

Pair 9 – Examine U.S. involvement in the Battle of Iwo Jima and its significance. (Content Standard 11.7.2)

Pair 10 – Examine U.S. involvement in the Battle of Okinawa and its significance. (Content Standard 11.7.2)

Pair 11 – Identify the roles and sacrifices of individual American soldiers during World War II. (Content Standard 11.7.3)

Pair 12 - Examine the unique contributions to the war of the Tuskegee Airmen, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Navajo Code talkers. (Content Standard 11.7.3)

Pair 13 – Discuss the Internment of Japanese-Americans on the West Coast of the United States. Include the case of Korematsu v. United States. (Content Standard 11.7.5)

Pair 14 – Discuss the role of American women on the Home Front during World War II. (Content Standard 11.7.5)

Pair 15 - Describe major developments in aviation, weaponry, communication, and medicine. (Content Standard 11.7.6)

Pair 16 – Describe the war's impact on the location of American industry and use of resources. (Content Standard 11.7.6)

Pair 17 - Describe the decision to drop atomic bombs and the consequences of the decision (Hiroshima and Nagasaki) (Content Standard 11.7.7)

Pair 18 – Analyze Roosevelt’s foreign policy during World War II (e.g., Four Freedoms speech). (Content Standard 11.7.4)
IV. The Sixties
Research the changes in American politics, culture, and society in the 1960's creating a Powerpoint presentation integrating scanning, the internet, video, and other higher technology.

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