Thursday, November 1, 2007

History - Project Alert! ~ "Picturing the Revolution"

All classes are now working on an American Revolution Project...
"Picturing the Revolution"
Project premise
Ms. Bock's US History students are going back in time! Equipped with a camera (or sketch book) they will be photographing, sketching, or filming scenes from the American Revolution to create a visual history!
Project instructions
Students may work with a partner
2 CHOICES
Students must choose to use at least 4 of the following battles/events to include:
  • Lexington & Concord
  • Bunker Hill
  • Trenton
  • Saratoga
  • Yorktown
  • Winter at Valley Forge
Students may chooose to complete the project by...
  • Creating an Album or Scrapbook
  • Creating a film (like a documentary or video diary)

Projects in either format should include the 4 (or more) chosen battles AND details about the life of a colonial soldier (such as passtimes, costumes, weapons, tools etc.)

5 STEPS

  1. Choose the 4 (or more) battles that you'd like to use in the project
  2. Write short explanations for each choice... making it clear why each of the battles/ events chosen is important to understanding the Revolution
  3. Choose the visual format you'd like to use
  4. Plan your project in advance! (create blueprint of scrapbook or script for film... 3 full class periods are provided for this work)... & Make a full list of necessary materials & props.
  5. Create your film or scrapbook! (This portion will need to be completed at home... Students should take advantage of their 4 day weekend to get this done)

Project due dates

Period 2: Sketches, Scripts & Materials List DUE 11/8... Project DUE 11/14

Period 3: Sketches, Scripts & Materials List DUE 11/6... Project DUE 11/13

Period 5: Sketches, Scripts & Materials List DUE 11/7... Project DUE 11/13

Period 6: Sketches, Scripts & Materials List DUE 11/8... Project DUE 11/14

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