Modern World History
Mr. Munger 10Z
ìBreaking Barriers, Building Bridgesî
Create a Page of History
Goals:
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connect history to your personal life
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increase our awareness of self and others in the class
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to become more aware of similarities and differences among each other
To do:
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Make a list of terms that define your identity
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Using the index and table of contents of the Modern World book, list 5
interesting events that are related to your identity
Examples to relate to your identity: Mexico, Central America,
American, Africa, Europe, Latin/South America, Asia, African American,
China, Vietnam, Chinese, Philippines, women, youth, revolutionaries, religion,
language, immigrant, leader, belief system, artist, scientist, historical
figure, war, or refugee to name a few.
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From the list of 5, pick one for your History Page (discuss the event with
Mr. Munger)
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Read, comprehend, and summarize the topic/event (on loose-leaf)
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Look at the textbook for FORMAT design ideas
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Design the page (sketch on paper first, than show it to the teacher)
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Use CLEAR WHITE PAPER for the final version
Include: (page format)
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Important facts, dates, location, etc. Write in your own words!!!
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a TOPIC HEADING in bold print
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1-2 KEY TERMS
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1-2 REVIEW QUESTIONS (you create)
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1 ILLUSTRATION: map, picture, graph, chart, etc. (pick one)
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Put your name on the back of the project
Time-frame:
Thursday/Friday (Block) Preview models, identify 5 events
related to your identity (discuss
w/Mr. Munger), get approval for topic. Research,
design & complete first draft, begin final draft
Tuesday/Wednesday 9/4, 9/5 (Block) Complete
project (donít waste time)
Thursday/Friday 9/6, 9/7 Give a 60 second presentation of your
work. Answer these questions:
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What is the topic? Where and when did it happen?
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How does it relate to your identity?