SHIVELA'S AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECT
SHIVELA'S AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECT
February 3, 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians
This semester, all eighth grade students will be required to participate in a thematically integrated unit that combines the Language Arts and Social Studies standards. Students will choose a topic relating to American History (1750-1890), create a visual display with a written explanation of their research process, and deliver an oral presentation. This entire unit will be worth three assessment grades in both Language Arts and Social Studies. Failure to complete all or any part of this assignment could result in significantly lower class grades.
In this unit your child will complete the following:
• Phase 1—The Opening: Choose a topic, describe what you already know before starting research and identify a preliminary research question you want to explore. (Will be checked on Feb. 10th)
• Phase 2—The Research Process: Explain, in writing, the steps of your research. Where did you start? What resources and materials did you find? How did your research change your hypothesis or assumptions about the topic? (In progress work will be checked on Feb. 17th)
• Phase 3—Analysis of What I Discovered (My Commentary): Research the topic using a variety of scholarly references. (i.e. .edu or .gov) (In progress work will be checked on Feb. 24th)
• Phase 4—Reflection: My Growth as a Researcher: Explain, in writing, how you have grown as a researcher. What skills did you develop or improve? What frustrations or celebrations did you experience? How might you conduct your research differently in the future? (In progress work will be checked on March 2nd)
• Phase 5—The Product: Complete your final typed “I” Search Paper.
• Turn in the final project: (March 9th, 2012)
- Visual
- “I” Search Paper
• Presentation/Speech (March 12th, 2012)
• Projects will be displayed at Shivela's Open House on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in the MPR. We hope to see you there.
SHIVELA'S AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECT
Visual Display Options
|Story Board |Journal, Diary |
|Pop-up Book |Newspaper |
|Electronic Presentation: Movie or Power Point |Board Game |
|Model* |Period Craft + Display Board |
|Diorama |Quilt |
| |Dolls |
| |Toys |
Each of the above Visual Display options will have its own rubric or grading criteria.
*Models need documentation throughout the process (photograph the steps)
SHIVELA’S AMERICAN HISTORY PROJECT SUGGESTED TOPIC LIST
PRE-REVOLUTION
The Great Awakening – cause and effects
Slavery in the Colonies-compare/contrast field and house slaves
George Washington-his experience in the French and Indian War
REVOLUTION
Valley Forge-Daily Camp Life
Thomas Paine – explore his pamphlet “Common Sense”
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists – compare and contrast the views
Enlightenment Thinkers-compare and contrast Locke and Montesquieu
James Madison-his contributions to the Constitution
The Constitution-choose one of the three branches of government to research
Bill of Rights – explore three of the amendments in depth
How A Bill Becomes A Law – explain the process in detail
THE NATION TAKES SHAPE
Washington’s Farewell Address-explore two main themes
Whiskey Rebellion – its purpose and outcome
Jefferson vs. Hamilton – compare and contrast political views
Political Parties-compare and contrast two parties
Marbury v. Madison – research the cause and effects of this decision
Louisiana Purchase – cause and effect(s)
Lewis & Clark- important discoveries; impact of Native American influence on the
expedition
Alexis de Tocqueville – his impact on the forming of our government
THE NATION EXPANDS
Eli Whitney-causes and effects of the cotton gin
Spoils System – research its causes and effects
Manifest Destiny – research the causes and effects
Indian Removal Act – research the cause and effect(s) of the Trail of Tears
Lowell Mills – research the difference between the Lowell Mills and
most factories in this time period
Texas Independence – research the causes and effects
Seneca Falls Conference – research the purpose and speeches of two
of the speakers at the conventioni
Abolitionists – compare and contrast two prominent abolitionists
Mountain Men – research the daily life and struggles
War with Mexico – research the causes and effects
Women’s Rights/Suffrage – research women’s legal/social rights in the 1800’s
Oregon Trail – daily life, transportation and struggles
DIVISION AND REUNION
North/South Geography – compare/contrast effects on the Civil War
Uncle Tom’s Cabin – research the effects of the novel on the nation
Dred Scott Decision – research the causes and the effects of this legislation
Lincoln on Slavery – research two speeches which focus upon the issue of slavery
Jefferson Davis – how was he chosen to lead the confederacy; the effects of
his leadership upon the confederacy
Robert E. Lee – research his leadership during a major battle of the Civil War
Ulysses S. Grant – research his leadership during a major battle of the Civil War
John Wilkes Booth – describe the assassination plot-who was involved-why did
Booth choose to assassinate Lincoln-what happened to Booth and his
co-conspirators after the assassination?
Civil War Amendments – explain each Amendment; explain why each Amendment
was necessary to insure civil rights
Freedmans’ Bureau – explain the purpose of the Bureau-who was involved in its
Creation-what was the effect of the Bureau
Jim Crow Laws – explain the laws, why there enacted, and how they were enforced
TRANSFORMING THE NATION
Plains Indians – what was the effect of Manifest Destiny on their culture
Sun Dance – who created the dance and why? What effect did it have on that
Native American culture
Ghost Dance – who created the dance and why? What effect did it have on that
Native American culture
Trans-Continental Railroad – describe the route-describe its impact on white
settlers, the Chinese laborers and the Native American cultures along its route
Cattle Boom – describe the reasons for the boom and the effects on the land, white
settlers and native Americans
Battle of the Little Bighorn – analyze the causes and effects of the battle
Chief Joseph – duscyssthe impact of white settlement on Chief Joseph and the Nez
Perce nation
Wounded Knee – analyze the causes and effects of the battle
Homesteaders – describe how land was acquired by homesteaders and the daily
life of the homesteading families
The Railroad Barons – research two of these men; analyze the cause and effect
of their influence on the idea of Manifest Destiny
The ‘Robber’ Barons – research two of these men; analyze the cause and effect
of their influence on the idea of Manifest Destiny
Inventions & Inventors – choose two inventors-focus on one invention that changed
the way people lived at that time-explain how and why that change occurred
Writers and Artists – choose two – focus on one book or piece(s) or art that
Changed the way people thought-explain how that change occurred
Child labor and Child labor laws – detail the ‘life of a child laborer’ – explain the
effect of the child labor laws on that life
Triangle Fire – explain the causes of the fire and the effects on labor laws and
working conditions after the fire
Ellis Island – what challenges did immigrants face; process of entry through Ellis Island
Mrs. Krug Mrs. Walker Mr. Hofman
Mrs. Hahn Mrs. Tammone Mr. Van Voorhis
Mrs. Conrad Mr. Salmon
REMINDER: Turn-in date for the project is March 9th, 2012.
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Cut Here
Please sign where indicated, and have your student return this page with your chosen topic by Monday, February 6th, 2012.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received and read this packet. I understand this assignment is a significant portion of this semester’s grade.
REMINDER: Turn-in date for the project is March 9th, 2012.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage parents/guardians to offer their support to the students during the research process. Nevertheless, it is essential that the actual creation of the project be the responsibility of the student. Presenting someone else's ideas or research without citing the source is PLAGIARISM. Plagiarism will result in a significantly lower grade.
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