UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

Essential Question: - Why do some civilizations thrive while others fail?- What are the turning points in Global History?

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 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 AFRICA

NEW BROADCAST PROJECT

Read through the Culminating Project Overview

Go over project steps Assign students to topic Go over the project research worksheet

Assignment: RESEARCH your topic

JOURNAL 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 worksheet• STUDY – first humans and civilizations

quiz next class

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 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 PROJECT

Assignment: RESEARCH your topic (30 minutes)

FINISH your research/review worksheet

NEWS BROADCAST PROJECT

Look at the picture you were given

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

What’s going on in this picture? What do you see that makes you say that? What more can we find?

NEWS BROADCAST PROJECT

Article / 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 ago

WHERE? Ancient China

WHY? Helps people who are sick and in pain

HOW? Use sharp knives and tools

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: 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 REVIEW

Ancient India

Ancient China

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Greece

Ancient Rome

JOURNAL 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/editorial• STUDY – ancient civilizations quiz

(India/Egypt/China & Greece & Rome) next class

• Quiz Corrections

Steps before dismissed:

1. Stack textbooks in center of desks2. Pack up binder3. Complete Journal 24. Write down the homework and “topics to

study” from the board

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 3

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

STUDY TIME (5 minutes)

Warm-up:• Ancient Civilizations Quiz (15 minutes)

ARTICLE OUTLINE

WHO?

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 PROJECT

Article / 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 PROJECT

News Broadcast Script

Sit with your partner Decide if you will do a News Broadcast as a

Report from a studio Interview On The Scene

What will your News Broadcast report on? What is the goal of your News Broadcast? Assign roles Fill out the broadcast organizer Write a script of who will say what and what will

happen in the broadcast When completed, have your script approved by the

teacher

BROADCAST ORGANIZER

WHAT 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 QUIZ

JUDAISM CHRISTIANITY

ISLAM HINDUISM

Origins:

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/editorial• STUDY – world religions quiz (Judaism,

Christianity, Islam, Hinduism) next class• Quiz Corrections

Steps before dismissed:

1. Stack textbooks in center of desks2. Pack up binder3. Complete Journal 34. Write down the homework and “topics to

study” from the board

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 4

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

Warm-up:• World Religions Quiz (15 minutes)

ARTICLE – PACKET #5

Thesis 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 PROJECT

News Broadcast Script

Sit with your partner Decide if you will do a News Broadcast as a

Report from a studio Interview On The Scene

What will your News Broadcast report on? What is the goal of your News Broadcast? Assign roles Fill out the broadcast organizer Write a script of who will say what and what will

happen in the broadcast When completed, have your script approved by the

teacher

BROADCAST ORGANIZER

WHAT 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/editorial• Work on your news broadcast script

• STUDY – medieval times & crusades quiz next class

• Quiz Corrections

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 5

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

Warm-up:• Medieval Times & Crusades Quiz (15 minutes)

NEWS BROADCAST PROJECT

News Broadcast Script

Sit with your partner Decide if you will do a News Broadcast as a

Report from a studio Interview On The Scene

What will your News Broadcast report on? What is the goal of your News Broadcast? Assign roles Fill out the broadcast organizer Write a script of who will say what and what will

happen in the broadcast When 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 broadcast• STUDY – Renaissance & Reformation quiz next

class• Quiz Corrections

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 6

Daily Questions: • How do I record my news broadcast?

Warm-up:• Renaissance & Reformation Quiz (15 minutes)

NEWS BROADCAST PROJECT

News Broadcast

Sit with your partner Decide how you can best record your news

broadcast Report from a studio Interview On The Scene

What do you need for the broadcast Record 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 broadcast• STUDY – Sub-Saharan Africa quiz next class

• Quiz Corrections

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 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 PROJECT

FINALIZE YOUR PROJECT News Article News Broadcast Script News Broadcast Recording If time, do an extra credit assignment

JOURNAL 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 Corrections

UNIT 10: CULMINATING PROJECT

DAY 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 PROJECT

Share out news broadcast projects with the class

Gallery Walk of News Articles

Answer the reflection worksheet

GLOBAL HISTORY CLASSFEEDBACK SURVEY

HOMEWORK:

• HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER!• Good luck on the Regents Exam!