Walking in the Shoes of Another

Walking in the Shoes of Another

Tenth Grade Lit/Comp - Mrs. Terry

Choices Unit Project

Fall 2006

Explanation and Requirements –

In this culminating unit project, each student will assume the persona of an individual who has faced adversity in the eyes of the public. The assessment pieces in this research project include a five-page diary written from the perspective of the assigned individual, as well as a presentation to the class defending the choice(s) made by the individual.

In order to complete the two required assignments, you must first conduct research to learn about the individual assigned to you and the difficult choices he has faced. If you wish to successfully complete this project, it is imperative that you take the time to develop a thorough, unbiased understanding of the person you are focusing upon. Remember, each of the individuals included in this project have been scrutinized by the media; therefore, you should carefully weigh information from a variety of sources before formulating your own perspective. Make sure you take into consideration not only the individual’s personal history, but the time period in which the event(s) took place, other individuals who played a role in the event(s), as well as other extenuating circumstances. The more you learn about the individual, the choices he made, and the consequences of those choices, the better prepared you will be to produce a quality diary and persuasive presentation. Your ultimate goal is to immerse yourself into the individual’s life so that you’re able to think, feel, and respond as that person.

As a class, we will visit the computer lab two class periods in order to perform research. You are strongly encouraged to complete additional research outside of class. This is a college-prep class, and you are expected to take ownership of your education. If you do not have Internet access at home, you may utilize the computer lab at school. Humanities lab 1 is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15–7:45 am and from 3:45-4:45 pm. The lab operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early in order to ensure availability.

Ms. Turner, CHS Media Specialist, has set-up research links for you, and you will be provided with detailed instructions for access. You are required to use these reputable links for research before visiting other sites. As you visit other sites, please take into consideration the reliability of the sources. Remember, anyone can publish information on the web; everything you read is not true.

After you have completed your research, you are to assume the persona of the individual you have researched and compose five original diary entries in first person (you will use the pronoun “I”). The entries are to address the adversity the individual has faced. In other words, the diary entries must contain facts gathered from your research, which prove you are knowledgeable concerning your assigned topic. You should express how the person feels regarding his conflicts, the choices he has made, the reactions of others (including the general public), and the consequences of his actions. As a whole, your diary entries should defend the choices made by the individual. Each diary entry must be accurately dated at the top and be a minimum of one typed page in length (size 12 font with 1-inch margins and 1.5 line spacing). You may choose any readable font that you feel suits your persona. Your finished entries are to be bound in a unique manner indicative of your character’s personality and the time period in which he lived/lives. Please refer to the diary rubric as you work to ensure that you’re addressing all of the required elements.

Following submission of your finished diary, you will assume the persona of your assigned individual and make a two to three minute persuasive presentation to the class. The presentation is to be based upon the thoughts communicated in the diary entries. Your goal in the presentation is to defend your choice(s) to the class (again, you must include facts from your research so that your argument is well founded). You must utilize at least one physical prop (costume, memento, etc.) relevant to your character. Please refer to the presentation rubric as you prepare.

Timeline –

Friday, August 25^th Class Research Time

Tuesday, August 29^th Class Research Time

Friday, September 1^st Draft of Diary Entry #1 Due (Homework Grade)

Wednesday, September 6^th Draft of Diary Entry #2 Due (Homework Grade)

Monday, September 11^th Completed Diaries Due (Project Grade)

Tuesday, September 12^th Presentations – Last Names Beginning with A-G (Project Grade)

Wednesday, September 13^th Presentations – Last Names Beginning with H-M (Project Grade)

Thursday, September 14^th Presentations – Last Names Beginning with N-S (Project Grade)

Thursday, September 15^th Presentations – Last Names Beginning with T-Z (Project Grade)

Late projects will not be accepted unless you have an excused school absence. In this case, your project is due the day you return to school.

Walking in the Shoes of Another

Tenth Grade Literature and Composition

Fall 2006 – Mrs.Terry

Research Topics

1. Susan B. Anthony – American civil rights leader and abolitionist who co-led the effort for women’s suffrage in the United States

2. Lance Bass - Band member of 'N Sync who recently disclosed his homosexuality

3. Barry Bonds – San Francisco Giants All-Star leftfielder who used steroids to enhance performance

4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer - German Christian leader who openly defied Hitler

5. Reggie Bush - Heisman Trophy winning tailback who allegedly received improper benefits

6. Bill Campbell – Former Atlanta Mayor found guilty of tax evasion who is to begin serving a federal sentence in August

7. Dick Cheney – Vice President of the United States who shot a friend during a hunting trip

8. Maurice Clarett – Former Ohio State football star who has experienced trouble with law enforcement, and he is now reported to be involved with an Israeli crime organization

9. Bill Clinton – Former President of the United States who had an affair with a White House intern while in office

10. Amelia Earhart – American aviator who disappeared over the Pacific during a flight around the world

11. Mohandas Gandhi – Political and spiritual leader of India who fought for the independence of India from foreign domination, as well as peace among Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs

12. Charlene Hunter Gault - First black individual to attend the University of Georgia

13. Tonya Harding – Olympic ice skater whose ex-husband attacked competitor Nancy Kerrigan

14. Anita Hill – A former employee of Justice Clarence Thomas who accused Thomas of sexual harassment

15. Michael Jackson – Pop star who experienced a four month trial for child molestation charges in 2005

16. Richard Jewell – Suspect in the 1996 Olympic Park bombing who was recently honored by the state as a “hero”

17. Floyd Landis – 2006 Tour de France Champion who tested positive for high levels of testosterone

18. Jessica Lynch – Prisoner of war of the Iraqi military in the 2003 invasion of Iraq who was rescued by Unites States forces

19. Nelson Mandela – President of South Africa most widely known for his fight against South African apartheid, even during his twenty-seven year imprisonment

20. Cynthia McKinney – Georgia’s first African-American congresswoman who recently lost her seat

21. Richard Nixon – Threatened by impeachment, a former United States President who resigned due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal

22. Mary Kate Olsen – Teen superstar who has battled drug addiction and anorexia

23. Rosa Parks – African-American Freedom Award recipient known for her fight against racial segregation

24. John Proctor – A Puritan who was convicted during the Salem Witch Trials

25. Branch Ricky - President of the Brooklyn Dodgers who defied public opinion by bringing Jackie Robinson up to play major league baseball

26. Jackie Robinson – Individual who chose to be the first black major league baseball player

27. Pete Rose – Cincinnati Reds legend who was banned from baseball for gambling on the game

28. Eric Robert Rudolph – An American domestic terrorist who is serving five consecutive life sentences

29. Andrei Sakharov - German Christian leader who openly defied Hitler

30. Oskar Schindler – An Austrian who saved the lives of his Jewish employees during the Holocaust

31. Socrates – A man who chose to remain true to his beliefs and teachings rather than to save himself from being executed

32. Brittney Spears – Pop star whose personal life, including skills as a mother and marriage, has been criticized

33. Jennifer Willbanks – Young lady who ran out on her fiancé just before their wedding and reported that she was kidnapped

Check Out the Following Sites for

AWESOME, Easy to Find Information

by Clicking on the Hyperlinks Below:

Note: Password NEEDED IF USED AT HOME

...see Mrs. Terry for the Password

Biography Resource Center AWESOME database with only biographies of famous people(type in last name of person you are researching first)!

World Book Encyclopedia (short, easy to read articles for background information for historical figures).

CHS Library Catalog which also gives you recommended websites. After you search, scroll down and click on the items that have WebPath Express in the title. These will give you a list of recommended websites with information about your historical figure. They find the sites for you!

Student Resource Center if you still need more information... this database has great biographical articles! Type in last name first and when you get the list of articles, choose one that is a biography (biography will be written in black to the right of the article).

American History Research Paper Martin Foster

American History Research Paper

I. Only one person per topic in each class

II. The research paper will be worth 300 points.

III. No paper will be accepted after 3:30 on the day it is due, even if you are absent from school that day. If I chose to accept your paper one day late it will be a 30-point deduction. The Due Date is_____________

IV. Requirements

A. You must have a separate title page

B. You must have a one or two page outline.

C. Your paper must have a good introduction and conclusion. The introduction should have a broad opening statement, thesis statement and topics that will be covered.

D. The content of your paper must be 4 – 6 typed pages. It must be double-spaced using size 12-print and Times New Roman font. There must be at least one sentence on the fourth page.

E. You must turn in index cards with all your notes. The index cards should be labeled with the source and page number.

F. You must have citations for any information that is not common knowledge. You should have at least one citation from each source listed in your bibliography. Use MLA form to cite sources in your paper.

Example – (authors last name or title of article and page #). 1

G. All articles and pages from books, that were used for citations, must be

photocopied, highlighted and numbered. The number should match the number of that citation in your paper.

H. You must have a bibliography. Your must have four sources and at least one book. No general encyclopedias will be accepted. It must be in alphabetical order and the teacher must approve of Internet sources.

I. Your entire paper should be written in your own words. This means everything including your citations.

J. When you turn in your paper put it together in the following order:

1. Title page

2. Outline

3. Content of paper

4. Bibliography

5. Photocopies

6. Index cards

V. Methods of Evaluation

A. Spelling, grammar and Writing mechanics = 70 points

B. Introduction, conclusion and sequence of events = 30 points

C. Meeting all the requirements = 80 points

D. Content = 120 point

Research Paper – Rubric

Spelling, grammar and writing mechanics – A minus 3 points for each error

_______

70

Organization – Introduction, conclusion and sequence of events

________

30

Major requirements – Minus 20 for each one missing

_________

80

Content – Must be at least 4 pages

________

120

Total

___________

300

%

Since no Internet Sources will be accepted without approval from Mr. Foster.......

Check out these links to AWESOME databases!
You will need a password to access these databases AT HOME. See Mr. Foster or Mrs. Turner for the password. :-)

CHS Databases (search by keyword not phrase):

1. American History ...database that ONLY has American History Information. Also, check out the e-books! :-) Password is canes if used at home.

2. Student Reource Center...has excerpts from Reference books and magazine articles Password is canes if used at home.

3. Researching a famous person? Try this database! Password is canes if used at home

4. CHS library catalog....you must try to find one source from the library's catalog password is canes if used at home

GALILEO DATABASES: password at home: angular until March 2007

1. Annals of American History | Primary source documents and year-by-year documentary of American thought and action more ...

2. Academic Search Premier (at EBSCOhost) | Articles from popular magazines and academic journals. | Versión en Español more ...

3. SIRS DATABASES, search by subject

	SIRS Researcher® Student Reference, Social Issues, Health, Science, and Business
	Editorially Selected Web Sites

The Atomic Time Line Mr. Timms

Research and develop a timeline for our understanding of the atom. This will include
prominent people, places, equipment, etc. to show dates, discoveries, and ideas.

Click on the links below to find AWESOME and reliable information to use for your report! :-)

Good basic article about the atom...has graphics, pictures, discusses prominent people, dates, etc. from Worldbook Online


23 Recommended websites that deal with atoms...can't go wrong with these trusted websites!

Articles and mulitimedia that discusss the history of atoms from Student Resource Center Database

Current Events Ecology Mr. Hardy

Good Sources
for Current Events
dealing with
Science, Ecology, and Macromolecules :-)
for Mr. Hardy's class

NPR Ecology Current Events
New York Times Science Section....type in the word ecology in search box and you will see a list of articles about ecology
Los Angeles Times...Science Section...type in the word ecology in search box and you will see a list of articles about ecology
Environmental News Network
World News Science type in the word ecology in search box and you will see a list of articles about ecology
SIRS Researcher..MANY articles about the topic Environment
Macromolecules...recommended websites :-)
Articles about macromolecules from Student Resource Center

Biome Project Mrs.Stone

Biome Project

Biome Project

Name ___________________________ Assignment Due Date:__________________

My Biome _______________________ Number of points possible = __________

A. Construct a three-dimensional model of your biome in a box (apple box/ copy paper size) using everyday materials. It should show the terrain (mountainous, flat, shoreline, etc.) You should include the following in your 3-D model:

1. ___3 different accurate representations of flora

2. ___4 different accurate representations of fauna

3. ___accurate representation of climate/weather and terrain (mountainous, flat, shoreline, lakes)

4. ___inside walls are decorated (painted, collaged with photos, etc.)

5. ___exterior of box is covered or painted

B. Attached to the box will be your standard sized poster board (22" x 28") with typed (at least 28 bold font) or neatly written descriptions of the following:

Required Elements for Poster:

1. ___Elevation 6.___ Five examples of Fauna

2. ___Precipitation levels 7.___ types of insects in the area

3. ___ weather/ climate/ temp ranges 8. ___ adaptations (special structures, behaviors, processes) of organisms that ensures their survival

4. ___ Four Seasons? If not, which ones? 9.___ human activity/effects on biome/ problems faced by biome

5. ___ Five examples of Flora 10. ___conservation efforts? (specific actions we are taking/ could take to protect biome)

C. World map indicating (by color, outline, etc.) the location of your biome. The map may be placed on the top of box if you do not have room on your poster.

Research your biome using the Internet, your textbook, other books, magazines and texts. Remember you must have your four sources listed in the correct format on the back of your poster.

Suggested Materials: Be creative!! Use a large variety of materials: construction paper, magazines, pics from the net, your own photos, variety of creative materials (yarn, pasta, beans, peas, buttons, twigs, grass, etc.), small figures ($1 store or hobby shop), standard size poster board, 3" piece of 1/2"' x 3/8" wood for poster support (rulers or paint sticks from a home supply warehouse work great - duct tape works well to secure the poster), scissors, glue, colored pencils, markers, crayons, paint, drawing paper

BIOME PROJECT RUBRIC

Name ___________________________ Biome ____________________

Includes Original Biome rubric with project on due date = 4 points _____

3-Dimensional Model

Element	10	8	6	4	2
Includes at least 3 different and accurate types of flora in the biome.
Includes at least 4 different and accurate types of fauna in the biome.
Accurately represents the weather/climate and terrain of the biome.
Inside wall decorated and exterior painted/covered/ necessary pictures
Neat, attractive, creative

Poster

Ideas and Content	7	5	4	3	2
Includes elevation, precipitation, temperature ranges, climate and seasons.
Includes 5 examples of flora
Includes 5 examples of fauna
Includes types of insects, adaptations of organisms, effects of human activity, current and possible conservation efforts
Includes accurate map with biome location(s)
Structure and Form	7	5	4	3	2
Presents details in a sensible order that is easy to follow.
Includes four bibliography sources on back of poster.
Conventions	7	5	4	3	2
Contains minor errors in grammar/usage, spelling, capitalization, punctuation.
Totals

Grand Total ____________ Project Grade __________

Try these reliable sources for information!

Just click on the descriptions below!

Major Land Biomes from Worldbook Online

Map of Biomes of the World from Worldbook Online

Two articles about Biomes from two Science Encyclopedias

Article from Science World March 2006 about Biomes

Article about how certain animals has adapted to their biome from Science World Magazine

Websites about Biomes that have been recommended and added to the the library's catalog (new feature!) They find the best websites about Biomes!

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