This week students are working on creating their two-minute pitch for their NHD projects. For students unable to present to class this week, you are required to write your two-minute pitch as a two-page pitch.
In your Two-Page pitch, you must have:
1. An engaging and exciting beginning to grab the readers' attention. (At least one paragraph - you can use a vivid description, an interesting fact, or an anecdotal story about your inventor / invention / innovation.)
2. Thesis Statement - Your thesis statement must include:
A. A description of the innovation
B. It's impact on people's lives
C. How this innovation changed American history
3. You need to describe your research. What are at least three secondary sources you have used so far? How have these secondary resources helped you? What are at least three primary sources you have used so far? How have these primary sources helped you?
4. What type of project are you going to create for NHD? Explain how you will present your topic in this project type? Why did you choose this project type? Why do you think it is the best project type for presenting your topic? What steps will you need to take to complete this project?
5. Why did you choose this topic? Why should people be interested in your topic?
This two-page pitch is due on Wednesday. Please email me your pitch: ackermancarl@hotmail.com
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! Be sure to work on your NHD project! The Classroom competition is Dec. 22nd!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
This Week's Lesson - American Revolutionary War Webquest
Students will be studying the events that led up to the American Revolution.
For students unable to attend class, please complete this webquest:
http://www.milforded.org/schools/calfpen/jcox/wq/revwar.html
Follow the assignment closely - you are to conduct research on an individual during the Revolutionary War period.
For students unable to attend class, please complete this webquest:
http://www.milforded.org/schools/calfpen/jcox/wq/revwar.html
Follow the assignment closely - you are to conduct research on an individual during the Revolutionary War period.
NHD Topic Selection Essay Grading Rubric
Student Essays will be graded using the following rubric:
National History Day Topic Essay
STUDENT:
Date / Assignment Grade 20 /20
1. Essay addresses first question set:
• What is your historical innovation?
• When was it created?
• Where was it created?
• Who is credited for this innovation?
2. Essay addresses second question set:
• What was the problem this innovation solved?
• Who agreed / disagreed with this innovation?
• What immediate impact did it have on our country / people’s lives?
• What long-term changes happened as a result of this innovation?
• How has the use of this innovation changed over time?
3. Bibliography of 5-10 sources in MLA format.
4. Length – minimum of 5 pages typed in 12 point font, times new roman.
5. Grammar / Mechanics
• Overall essay is well organized, clearly / neatly written.
• Spelling / grammar errors.
Grade: The final grade will be based on the total points earned in each of the five categories. Each category has the potential for twenty points. 5 x 20 = 100 points total.
National History Day Topic Essay
STUDENT:
Date / Assignment Grade 20 /20
1. Essay addresses first question set:
• What is your historical innovation?
• When was it created?
• Where was it created?
• Who is credited for this innovation?
2. Essay addresses second question set:
• What was the problem this innovation solved?
• Who agreed / disagreed with this innovation?
• What immediate impact did it have on our country / people’s lives?
• What long-term changes happened as a result of this innovation?
• How has the use of this innovation changed over time?
3. Bibliography of 5-10 sources in MLA format.
4. Length – minimum of 5 pages typed in 12 point font, times new roman.
5. Grammar / Mechanics
• Overall essay is well organized, clearly / neatly written.
• Spelling / grammar errors.
Grade: The final grade will be based on the total points earned in each of the five categories. Each category has the potential for twenty points. 5 x 20 = 100 points total.
NHD - Topic Selection Essay
NHD Topic Selection Essay - Due Friday November 13th.
National History Day Topic Selection Essay
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TASK: Write a 5 paper research paper (12-point font, 1-inch margins) on your proposed topic choice that relates to the 2009-10 NHD Theme. This research paper will be called your topic selection essay.
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Step One: Read this year’s theme reading and select your Innovation in History.
Step Two: Research and write topic selection essay. The essay must answer these questions:
1. What innovation would you like to build a project about?
• What is your historical innovation?
• When was it created?
• Where was it created?
• Who is credited for this innovation?
2. What major impact and change in history did this innovation have?
• What was the problem this innovation solved?
• Who agreed / disagreed with this innovation?
• What immediate impact did it have on our country / people’s lives?
• What long-term changes happened as a result of this innovation?
• How has the use of this innovation changed over time
Step Three: Prepare a bibliography of 5-10 sources in MLA format.
• EasyBib http://www.easybib.com/
• Landmarks Son of Citation Machine http://citationmachine.net/
Step Four: Hand essay in on time. Essay due on November 6th!
Grading: This essay will be a major project / exam grade in English, Social Studies, and Art History/Technology (if you have it).
Grading Rubric Based On Proper:
1. Length
2. Bibliography
3. Connection to Theme
4. Grammar/Mechanics
NOTE ON FORMING GROUPS FOR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
As always, groups are permitted and encouraged for National History Day projects. However, each student is responsible for handing in his or her own researched topic selection essay about the group’s agreed upon innovation. Discuss with your teacher what each paper should focus on.
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
• INDIVIDUAL: write entire essay as described in this assignment
• GROUP OF TWO STUDENTS: In Step Two one student answers question 1 and the other student answers question 2. Each student should submit a 5-10 source bibliography.
• GROUP OF THREE-FOUR STUDENTS.
o In Step Two one group member answers question 1.
o The next two group members should divide question 2 between them.
o The fourth group member should complete an essay on primary sources available online and in print.
o Each student should submit a 5-10 source bibliography.
• ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WRITE A 5 PAGE RESEARCH PAPER.
TOPICS: You must choose a topic that relates to our study of American History. This means you can select any topic from Early American History (1500s) to World War I. As part of the American Studies course, students must also write a Civil War research paper. It is highly encouraged that students select a topic for NHD that relates to the Civil War. This will allow students to conduct extensive research to create competitive Civil War papers.
Some possible topic that are highly suggested:
1. Ancient Maya, Aztec, Inca and Native American innovations.
2. European exploration innovations (Caravel, Compass, Sextant, Lateen Sails).
3. Innovations in self-government (State Constitutions, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution).
4. Early Abolitionists – innovations in civic participation / protest (John Brown)
5. 1800s – Communication and Transportation: telegraph, steam engine, canals / turnpikes, railroads.
6. Civil War – weapons, strategies, prisons of war, forts, troops (Massachusetts 54th)
National History Day Topic Selection Essay
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TASK: Write a 5 paper research paper (12-point font, 1-inch margins) on your proposed topic choice that relates to the 2009-10 NHD Theme. This research paper will be called your topic selection essay.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Step One: Read this year’s theme reading and select your Innovation in History.
Step Two: Research and write topic selection essay. The essay must answer these questions:
1. What innovation would you like to build a project about?
• What is your historical innovation?
• When was it created?
• Where was it created?
• Who is credited for this innovation?
2. What major impact and change in history did this innovation have?
• What was the problem this innovation solved?
• Who agreed / disagreed with this innovation?
• What immediate impact did it have on our country / people’s lives?
• What long-term changes happened as a result of this innovation?
• How has the use of this innovation changed over time
Step Three: Prepare a bibliography of 5-10 sources in MLA format.
• EasyBib http://www.easybib.com/
• Landmarks Son of Citation Machine http://citationmachine.net/
Step Four: Hand essay in on time. Essay due on November 6th!
Grading: This essay will be a major project / exam grade in English, Social Studies, and Art History/Technology (if you have it).
Grading Rubric Based On Proper:
1. Length
2. Bibliography
3. Connection to Theme
4. Grammar/Mechanics
NOTE ON FORMING GROUPS FOR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
As always, groups are permitted and encouraged for National History Day projects. However, each student is responsible for handing in his or her own researched topic selection essay about the group’s agreed upon innovation. Discuss with your teacher what each paper should focus on.
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
• INDIVIDUAL: write entire essay as described in this assignment
• GROUP OF TWO STUDENTS: In Step Two one student answers question 1 and the other student answers question 2. Each student should submit a 5-10 source bibliography.
• GROUP OF THREE-FOUR STUDENTS.
o In Step Two one group member answers question 1.
o The next two group members should divide question 2 between them.
o The fourth group member should complete an essay on primary sources available online and in print.
o Each student should submit a 5-10 source bibliography.
• ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WRITE A 5 PAGE RESEARCH PAPER.
TOPICS: You must choose a topic that relates to our study of American History. This means you can select any topic from Early American History (1500s) to World War I. As part of the American Studies course, students must also write a Civil War research paper. It is highly encouraged that students select a topic for NHD that relates to the Civil War. This will allow students to conduct extensive research to create competitive Civil War papers.
Some possible topic that are highly suggested:
1. Ancient Maya, Aztec, Inca and Native American innovations.
2. European exploration innovations (Caravel, Compass, Sextant, Lateen Sails).
3. Innovations in self-government (State Constitutions, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution).
4. Early Abolitionists – innovations in civic participation / protest (John Brown)
5. 1800s – Communication and Transportation: telegraph, steam engine, canals / turnpikes, railroads.
6. Civil War – weapons, strategies, prisons of war, forts, troops (Massachusetts 54th)
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