Unit 10: Culminating Project

Unit 10: Culminating ProjectEssential Question: Why do some civilizations thrive while others fail? What are the turning points in Global History?Unit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 1

Daily Questions: Why was your topic considered a turning point in global history? How do I review or research my topic?

Warm-up: Geography Quiz (15 minutes)DBQ: Civilizations of Sub-Saharan AfricaNew Broadcast ProjectRead through the Culminating Project OverviewGo over project stepsAssign students to topic Go over the project research worksheet

Assignment: RESEARCH your topicJOURNAL 1Answer ALL of the following questions:What is your topic?Why is your topic a turning point in history?What step are you on in the project?What steps will you complete next class? HOMEWORK:Work on project research worksheetSTUDY first humans and civilizations quiz next classUnit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 2

Daily Questions: How do I write an editorial on my topic?

5 MINUTES TO STUDY FOR THE QUIZ

Warm-up: Early Humans and Civilizations Quiz (15 minutes)News Broadcast ProjectAssignment: RESEARCH your topic (30 minutes)

FINISH your research/review worksheetNews Broadcast ProjectLook at the picture you were given

Answer the following questions in a written reflection (you should use the entire page to write)

Whats going on in this picture?What do you see that makes you say that?What more can we find?News Broadcast ProjectArticle / Editorial

Question: What was a turning point in the history of the world? Answer: [My topic, person, or event] was a turning point in world history because[your opinion of why this event was important, changed the world]

The editorial should be written individually (you and your partner will want to focus on different parts of the same topic, person or event)The editorial should be approximately 1-page typed single-spaced or 2-3 pages written. The editorial should use the textbook and two other reliable sources for review/research.You should use specific evidence about the time period and topic, person or event within your editorial to prove the importance of the topic, person or event. Remember that your editorial should NOT include the word I. ARTICLE OUTLINEWHO?Ancient Chinese (doctors?)WHAT?Acupuncture (medical procedure)WHEN?4000 years agoWHERE?Ancient ChinaWHY?Helps people who are sick and in painHOW?Use sharp knives and toolsIntroduction: In [WHERE], [WHO] did [WHAT].This happened because [WHY]and they accomplished this [HOW]Thesis (opinion): [Topic, person, or event] was a turning point because[evidence 1],[ evidence 2], and [evidence 3]

Example: In China, 4000 years ago, ancient civilizations began to practice acupuncture. Acupuncture is the practice of inserting needles through skin to cure disease or relieve pain. This happened because ancient Chinese people were looking for ways to help those who were in pain and what they had were sharp knives and tools available. Acupuncture was a turning point in history because(1) it cured disease and relieved stress, (2) changed the way in which people use medicine, and (3)

Ancient Civilizations Quiz ReviewAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient RomeJOURNAL 2Answer ALL of the following questions:Why is your topic a turning point in history?What step are you on in the project?What steps will you complete next class? HOMEWORK:Work on your article/editorialSTUDY ancient civilizations quiz (India/Egypt/China & Greece & Rome) next classQuiz CorrectionsSteps before dismissed:Stack textbooks in center of desksPack up binderComplete Journal 2Write down the homework and topics to study from the board

Unit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 3

Daily Questions: How do I write an editorial on my topic?

STUDY TIME (5 minutes)

Warm-up: Ancient Civilizations Quiz (15 minutes)ARTICLE OUTLINEWHO?WHAT?WHEN?WHERE?WHY?HOW?Introduction: In [WHERE], [WHO] did [WHAT].This happened because [WHY]and they accomplished this [HOW]Thesis (opinion): [Topic, person, or event] was a turning point because[evidence 1],[ evidence 2], and [evidence 3]

Example:

News Broadcast ProjectArticle / Editorial

Question: What was a turning point in the history of the world? Answer: [My topic, person, or event] was a turning point in world history because[your opinion of why this event was important, changed the world]

The editorial should be written individually (you and your partner will want to focus on different parts of the same topic, person or event)The editorial should be approximately 1-page typed single-spaced or 2-3 pages written. The editorial should use the textbook and two other reliable sources for review/research.You should use specific evidence about the time period and topic, person or event within your editorial to prove the importance of the topic, person or event. Remember that your editorial should NOT include the word I. News Broadcast ProjectNews Broadcast Script

Sit with your partnerDecide if you will do a News Broadcast as aReport from a studio InterviewOn The SceneWhat will your News Broadcast report on?What is the goal of your News Broadcast?Assign rolesFill out the broadcast organizerWrite a script of who will say what and what will happen in the broadcastWhen completed, have your script approved by the teacher Broadcast OrganizerWHAT is the story about?

WHY is this story important?

WHO is involved in the story?

WHERE is the story happening?

WHEN is the story happening? Has it already happened, is it about to happen or is it happening now?WORLD RELIGIONS QUIZJUDAISMCHRISTIANITYISLAMHINDUISMOrigins:

Beliefs:

Practices:

Holidays/other:

JOURNAL 3Answer ALL of the following questions:Why is your topic a turning point in history?What step are you on in the project?What steps will you complete next class? HOMEWORK:Work on your article/editorialSTUDY world religions quiz (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism) next classQuiz CorrectionsSteps before dismissed:Stack textbooks in center of desksPack up binderComplete Journal 3Write down the homework and topics to study from the board

Unit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 4

Daily Questions: How do I write a script for my news broadcast?

Warm-up: World Religions Quiz (15 minutes)Article packet #5Thesis has 3 reasons/evidence (each paragraph should discuss one reason/evidence point

T Topic Sentence

I Introduce Evidence

E Evidence

D Discuss Evidence News Broadcast ProjectNews Broadcast Script

Sit with your partnerDecide if you will do a News Broadcast as aReport from a studio InterviewOn The SceneWhat will your News Broadcast report on?What is the goal of your News Broadcast?Assign rolesFill out the broadcast organizerWrite a script of who will say what and what will happen in the broadcastWhen completed, have your script approved by the teacher Broadcast OrganizerWHAT is the story about?

WHY is this story important?

WHO is involved in the story?

WHERE is the story happening?

WHEN is the story happening? Has it already happened, is it about to happen or is it happening now?JOURNAL 4Answer ALL of the following questions:What step are you on in the project?What steps will you complete next class? HOMEWORK:Finish your article/editorialWork on your news broadcast scriptSTUDY medieval times & crusades quiz next classQuiz CorrectionsUnit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 5

Daily Questions: How do I write a script for my news broadcast?

Warm-up: Medieval Times & Crusades Quiz (15 minutes)News Broadcast ProjectNews Broadcast Script

Sit with your partnerDecide if you will do a News Broadcast as aReport from a studio InterviewOn The SceneWhat will your News Broadcast report on?What is the goal of your News Broadcast?Assign rolesFill out the broadcast organizerWrite a script of who will say what and what will happen in the broadcastWhen completed, have your script approved by the teacher JOURNAL 5Answer ALL of the following questions:What step are you on in the project?What steps will you complete next class? HOMEWORK:Work on your news broadcastSTUDY Renaissance & Reformation quiz next classQuiz CorrectionsUnit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 6

Daily Questions: How do I record my news broadcast?

Warm-up: Renaissance & Reformation Quiz (15 minutes)News Broadcast ProjectNews Broadcast

Sit with your partnerDecide how you can best record your news broadcastReport from a studioInterviewOn The SceneWhat do you need for the broadcastRecord your news broadcast *Remember script must be approved by teacher first JOURNAL 6Answer ALL of the following questions:What step are you on in the project?What steps will you complete next class? HOMEWORK:Work on your news broadcastSTUDY Sub-Saharan Africa quiz next classQuiz CorrectionsUnit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 7

Daily Questions: What do I need to do to present my article and news broadcast next class?

Warm-up: Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa Quiz (15 minutes)News Broadcast ProjectFINALIZE YOUR PROJECTNews ArticleNews Broadcast ScriptNews Broadcast RecordingIf time, do an extra credit assignmentJOURNAL 7Answer ALL of the following questions:What step are you on in the project?What materials do you need to present your news broadcast next class? HOMEWORK:FINISH your project!!!Quiz CorrectionsUnit 10: Culminating ProjectDAY 8

Daily Questions: What was/is the impact of these major historical events, people, ideas on history?

Warm-up: Prepare to share your News Broadcast (15 minutes)News Broadcast ProjectShare out news broadcast projects with the class

Gallery Walk of News Articles

Answer the reflection worksheet Global History ClassFEEDBACK SURVEYHOMEWORK:HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER!Good luck on the Regents Exam!