Revolutionary Research Project- This is a full week research project where the students research a revolutionary and their role in the revolution they were involved in. They then can choose the final project that they want to create: paper, comic strip, poster, facebook page, etc.

·  History Standards met

o  H.6.8.13- Examine the influence of Enlightenment ideas on revolutionary movements

o  C.5.8.3- Discuss struggles to gain rights for citizens in various countries

o  C.4.8.2- Research individuals and their roles in changing governments

·  CCSS met

o  RH.6-8.2- Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source

o  RH.6-8.4.- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies

o  WHST.6-8.8.- Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation

o  WHST.6-8.9.- Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.


Revolutionary Project

You will be completing a biography project over one of the revolutionaries from either the American Revolution, French Revolution, or Latin American Revolutions. I will assign who you will research, but you will choose the type of project that you complete. We will spend 4 days in class (Nov. 29 & 30 and Dec. 3& 4) researching and working on these projects. The final project is due next Wednesday, December 5th.

There are 6 different options of projects to complete. Each project will include the same information, but will simply present it in a different way. Each project will include a written conclusion of the person’s historical importance and their role in the revolution. Each project also has to use at least 3 different sources that are cited in a Bibliography. Here are your 6 choices with a brief description.

1.  Written paper- Write a formal, 5 paragraph paper over your person. It should include an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The last page should be your bibliography.

2.  Illustrated timeline- Create a timeline over the person’s life and the revolution. Include at least 8 events and 4 colorful illustrations. Each event should be described with a paragraph. The timeline should start in the year of their birth and end in the year of their death. Your written conclusion and bibliography should be on the back.

3.  Poster- Create an organized poster that covers the information required on your person. It should include headings and titles that organize the information as well as 3 colorful illustrations. The written conclusion should be a part of the poster, and the bibliography should be on the back.

4.  Scrapbook- Pretend you are the person and create a scrapbook over your life. This scrapbook should include at least 10 pages (5 pages front and back) that include important events from your life and 5 pictures. The information can be presented through written information, mementos, and other things from your experiences. The written conclusion and bibliography should be on the last 2 pages.

5.  Comic Strip- Create a comic strip over your person’s life. It should include at least 12 frames that cover the entirety of their life. Use captions under the frame to explain and use colorful pictures within the frame. The written conclusion and bibliography should be on the back.

6.  Facebook page- Create a colorful Facebook profile for your person. Include a profile picture, personal information section, current status, wall posts, and other items to cover all of the information. At least 5 different Facebook features have to be included. The written conclusion and bibliography should be on the back.

Name of Person:______

Introduction (beginning of life)
-  Date of birth
-  Place of birth
-  Family info
-  Important life event/story
Lifestyle/Characteristics
-  People/events that influenced
-  Personality qualities
-  3 interesting facts
Role in revolution
-  What caused the revolution?
-  What was their role?
-  How did the revolution end?
Conclusion
-  Why are they important in history?
-  Would the revolution have happened without them?
-  Were they mainly good or bad?
Citations: (need 3)

Facebook Page Rubric

Category / Meets all expectations (6) / Meets most expectations (4) / Meets some expectations (2) / Does not meet expectations (0)
Introduction (Beginning of their life) / All are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 3 are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 2 are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 1-0 is included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story
Lifestyle/
Characteristics of person / All are included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / 2 are included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / 1 is included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / None of the things required are included.
Role in revolution / The revolution they were a part of is explained completely and their role is described both thoroughly & accurately. / The revolution is explained, but leaves some facts out. Their role is described accurately. / Only 1 of the following is explained:
- The revolution
- Their role in it / The facts given about the revolution or the person are not historically accurate.
Written Conclusion / Answers all questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / Answers 2 questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / Answers 1 questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / There is no written conclusion.
Followed directions for project / Includes all:
- 5 aspects of Facebook
- Organized like a FB page
- Colorful / Includes 2:
- 5 aspects of Facebook
- Organized like a FB page
- Colorful / Includes 1:
- 5 aspects of Facebook
- Organized like a FB page
- Colorful / It does not look like a facebook page in any way.
Sources Cited / Includes all:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / Includes 2:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / Includes 1:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / The sources are not cited at all.
Grammar and Mechanics / There are very few errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics, and it is clear the student checked over their project. / There are several errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics that could have been revised by checking their work. / There are many errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics. / There are so many errors that it is distracting to the reader.

Poster Rubric

Category / Meets all expectations (6) / Meets most expectations (4) / Meets some expectations (2) / Does not meet expectations (0)
Introduction (Beginning of their life) / All are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 3 are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 2 are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 1-0 is included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story
Lifestyle/
Characteristics of person / All are included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / 2 are included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / 1 is included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / None of the things required are included.
Role in revolution / The revolution they were a part of is explained completely and their role is described both thoroughly & accurately. / The revolution is explained, but leaves some facts out. Their role is described accurately. / Only 1 of the following is explained:
- The revolution
- Their role in it / The facts given about the revolution or the person are not historically accurate.
Written Conclusion / Answers all questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / Answers 2 questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / Answers 1 questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / There is no written conclusion.
Followed directions for project / Includes all:
- Very organized
- Uses headings/titles
- 3 pictures / Includes 2:
- Very organized
- Uses headings/titles
- 3 pictures / Includes 1:
- Very organized
- Uses headings/titles
- 3 pictures / It is not an organized poster in any way.
Sources Cited / Includes all:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / Includes 2:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / Includes 1:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / The sources are not cited at all.
Grammar and Mechanics / There are very few errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics, and it is clear the student checked over their project. / There are several errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics that could have been revised by checking their work. / There are many errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics. / There are so many errors that it is distracting to the reader.

Timeline Rubric

Category / Meets all expectations (6) / Meets most expectations (4) / Meets some expectations (2) / Does not meet expectations (0)
Introduction (Beginning of their life) / All are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 3 are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 2 are included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story / 1-0 is included:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- family information
- important life event or story
Lifestyle/
Characteristics of person / All are included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / 2 are included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / 1 is included:
- people or events that influenced them
- personality qualities
- 3 interesting facts / None of the things required are included.
Role in revolution / The revolution they were a part of is explained completely and their role is described both thoroughly & accurately. / The revolution is explained, but leaves some facts out. Their role is described accurately. / Only 1 of the following is explained:
- The revolution
- Their role in it / The facts given about the revolution or the person are not historically accurate.
Written Conclusion / Answers all questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / Answers 2 questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / Answers 1 questions:
- Why are they historically important?
- Would the revolution have happened without them?
- Were they mainly good or bad in history? / There is no written conclusion.
Followed directions for project / Includes all:
- 8 events
- 4 colorful illustrations
- Goes from birth-death / Includes 2:
- 8 events
- 4 colorful illustrations
- Goes from birth-death / Includes 1:
- 8 events
- 4 colorful illustrations
- Goes from birth-death / It does not look like a timeline in any way.
Sources Cited / Includes all:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / Includes 2:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / Includes 1:
- 3 sources cited
- Sources listed on a separate page titled “Bibliography”
- Alphabetical order / The sources are not cited at all.
Grammar and Mechanics / There are very few errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics, and it is clear the student checked over their project. / There are several errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics that could have been revised by checking their work. / There are many errors in capitalization, spelling, or mechanics. / There are so many errors that it is distracting to the reader.

Comic Strip Rubric