American Revolution Project

Students will have a choice of doing three different types of projects; ABC Book, 3-D Model, or Historical Trading Cards.

Alphabet Book

As part of your study of the American Revolution, you will create an “Alphabet Book” which explains many of the complex terms, people, events, places, and concepts associated with this dramatic era of history. You are to use meaningful words and phrases from the materials used in class, as well as from assigned readings and in-class notes.

Alphabet Book Requirements

For each letter of the alphabet, you will need one entry. You will have 25

Entries, (Do not use X) which contain the following:

  • 6 concepts (Big ideas, i.e. causes of the war, effects of the war)
  • 3 significant people
  • 3 key events
  • 3 geographical locations
  • The remaining are your choice

For each entry write at least 1 to 2 sentences which provide an explanation or definition of the entry’s significance to the American Revolution.

For at least 10 entries, you must include an original visual (political cartoon, diagram, drawing, etc.). Make sure that your visuals depict how your entry reflects the American Revolution. You do not have to print these out; you can save them to a disc or burn to a CD and bring them in. This will save you ink.

Due Date: ______

Each page is worth 4 points each.

1 point - picture of what represents your word

1 point – explanation of the word and its significance

1 point – actual word, with letter representing in a large font

1 point – for neatness

3-D Model

Your second choice for American Revolution project is creating a 3-D model. You need to pick an important event during the “Road to the Revolution” or the “Revolutionary War.” After you choose the event, then you need to create a model of what happened, and you will also need to have a one page written or typed summary of the event. Some of your choices could include, but are not limited to: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and Yorktown.

Scoring Guide:

______20 points – Neatness

______40 points – Explanation – minimum of one page, neatly done

What is it?

When did it occur?

Where was it used or taking place?

How was it built? Step by step processes, any help by anyone

Why was this item or event so important?

______20 points – Is it accurately depicted?

______20 points – Creativity, is it unique or well thought out?

______100 points total

Historical Trading Cards

Your last choice for the project is 10 historical trading cards. The cards should resemble baseball cards; you’ll need a picture on the front and a short biography (4 to 5 sentences) on the back of the card. Information should come from only chapter 5 and 6.

Requirements:

-3 cards over people

-3 cards over battles

-3 cards over taxes

-Last is your choice

Scoring Guide

______/50pts. 10 trading cards have picture on the front and biographical information on the back.

______/50pts Neat, Historically Accurate, Creative, Presentation