Title: Landmark Research Project

Instructors: Rachel W. (LMS), Mr. Rowe, Ms. Allemang, and Ms. Exstrom (7th Grade)

School: Mickle Middle School

Grade Level: 7th Grade

Subject: Language and Communication Arts is taught by three teachers at Mickle Middle School. This is a semester long course that is taught twice during the year.

Curricular Connection: This project focuses on research and how to find information. Students will also learn how to cite information correctly. This project is one of five research projects done throughout a semester.

Description of project:This is a 12-day unit. To introduce this, we will look at a slideshow of famous landmarks to pique interest. If there is a landmark that a student wants to do that is not on the list, we always consider it. Students conduct research on a landmark and then compile the information for into a speech. They then become tour guides and put together a picture slideshow using Google Slides. They will write a speech as a tour guide and present their research to the class. All information is recorded in Google Drive (Docs or Slides) and is shared with their respective teacher.

I walk through the note taking/research process on day 3. This is shown below.

To access the note taking sheet, click on the link in the Project Creation box.

Make a copy of it in your Google Drive.

Change the name of the document.

Double check that your document name has changed.

Go back to the LibGuides page to find your landmark and use that website. Do not only use this website. This is given as a starting point to your research. Take advantage of the encyclopedia, Google World Wonders and CyArk project websites. Make sure you are using a reputable source.

After creating their note taking sheets, I walk them through the note taking process and share my notes to the class. I point out that I don’t use complete sentences and find a variety of information.

Student expectations and outcomes:

Students will be able to use encyclopedias and Internet resources to take notes.

Students will be able to use Google Docs.

Students will be able to cite resources used.

Instructional tools:Google Slides and Google Doc (both are attached)

Famous Landmark Note Taking Sheet

Name: Mrs. Westphalen Period:

Famous Landmark: Lincoln Capital Building

When was it made?

Construction began in 1922 Construction ended in 1932

Who made it? nationwide contest for architect Bertram Grosnever Goodhue won contest Lee Lawrie-sculptor Hildreth Meiere-tile and mosaic design Hartley B. Alexander-inscription and symbolism

How was it made?  (materials and processes) cost just under $10 million Indiana limestone marble and hardwood on inside

What does it look like? square base--437 ft/side, 3 stories high cross in middle to create 4 courtyards domed tower from base 400 ft high 19 ft tall bronze Sower statue on top stone carvings on outside depict history of government

What was the design process? important rooms: Governor’s Suite, Memorial Chamber, Rotunda, East

and West Chambers, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Vestibule, Foyer completed in 4 stages mosaics on 2nd floor tell history of Nebraska north and south sections built around old capitol building second phase was east side and 3 arms of the “cross” 3rd phase was the tower 4th phase finished the last arm of the cross

Why was it made? houses executive, legislative, and judicial branches of Nebraska

government shows the character of the people of Nebraska 3rd capitol needed due to disrepair and too small

What is the historical/cultural significance? 3rd capitol building constructed Sower represents agricultural in the state

How has it changed over the years? 1989 restoration restoration to accommodate for more up to date wiring and more

technological advancement. original items replaced with replicas

Interesting Facts? Lincoln Memorial on west side built before

o bronze statue to represent standing over graves at Gettysburgo Gettysburg address carved behind

Nebraska Hall of fame includes sculpted busts of famous Nebraskans West Chamber houses the Senate, old senate Chamber was on East side

until in 1937 when it became unicameral Second courtroom not used until 1990--Court of Appeals est. Mosaic tells story of Earth, with four elements outside of it, and then

surrounded by evolution of animals

Interesting Story?

Bibliography:

Citation for Online Encyclopedia (World Book, Britannica, etc)Title of Article:Author of Article:Title of Encyclopedia:Year of Publication:Company:Date of Access:URL:

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website: Nebraska State CapitolAuthor: Office of the Capitol CommissionDate updated/revised/copyrighted: 2015Date of access: 10-22-15URL: http://capitol.org/

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website: Nebraska TrailblazerAuthor: Nebraska State Historical SocietyDate updated/revised/copyrighted: N/ADate of access: 10-22-15URL: http://www.nebraskahistory.org/museum/teachers/material/trailblz/ntb14.pdf

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website:Author:Date updated/revised/copyrighted:Date of access:URL:

Famous Landmark Note Taking Sheet

Name:      Period:

Famous Landmark:

When was it made?

Who made it?

How was it made?  (materials and processes)

What does it look like?

What was the design process?

Why was it made?

What is the historical/cultural significance of this landmark?

How has it changed over the years?

Interesting Facts?

Interesting Story?

Bibliography:

Citation for Online Encyclopedia (World Book, Britannica, etc)Title of Article:Author of Article:Title of Encyclopedia:Year of Publication:Company:Date of Access:URL:

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website:Author:Date updated/revised/copyrighted:Date of access:URL:

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website:Author:Date updated/revised/copyrighted:Date of access:

URL:

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website:Author:Date updated/revised/copyrighted:Date of access:URL:

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website:Author:Date updated/revised/copyrighted:Date of access:URL:

Citation for WebsiteTitle of Website:Author:Date updated/revised/copyrighted:Date of access:URL: