Sixth Grade Civil War Projects

We are finished with the projects, to view them go to each person's page and there will be a link to the different projects they have done on that page.

The projects should all be finished and uploaded to each child's page on this wiki by Thursday, March 4th by 3:00 pm for full credit.  

  The different projects they had a choice to do are; power-point (less than 10 pages), digital storytelling(less than 10 pages), podcasting (less than 10 minutes), a history board, and an  illustration with a sufficient description.  

I will grade the projects according to the following rubric.  The children will also be required to turn in their folders with all their research and source cards they have filled out.  

Social Studies Civil War Project Rubric

1.       Well chosen Topic with name of presenter included ---5 points

2.      Researched well (with at least 3 resources included in project)—30 points

3.      Has elaboration on the topic (I can tell you learned something more from the project)—10 points

4.      Project is well organized and easily understood—15 points

5.      The project has unity throughout and not scattered thoughts.—15 points

6.      The project is completed on time and is on the wiki—5 points

7.      The project has creativity throughout and is a well presented project-20 points

Total of 100 points

We are also going to have special guest visit our class on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Miss Ellie and Sgt Lewis from Little Rock are going to come visit us. Miss Ellie brings to life various influences women had on the American experiences. Contrary to their upbringing, many ladies were forced to become the head of the household, partaking in activities such as farming, managing the plantations, and making decisions previously only handled by their husbands. 1^st Sgt. Lewis will present the soldier’s side of the Civil War. He will let us take a look at some of the equipment a common solider

 had to carry into battle.  He shows the differences between Confederate and Federal infantrymen. 

Check out some of the pictures of Miss Ellie and 1st Sgt. Lewis that were taken during the presentation on Thursday.  Miss Ellie and 1st Sgt Lewis 

Scavenger Hunt:  http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/hes/html/civil_war_scavenger.html

Podcast Test

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Help for the PowerPoint Presenters 

Assignment for 1/15/10--respond on your page at least 3 main points that you have found by internet research today! 

Due Dates: 

• Friday January 29th--You must have at least 2 Big Questions fully researched and answered on the note cards you were given.  You must write the number of the resource you used on the card.  This is worth 20 points.
• Friday, February 5th--You must have all 3 Big Questions fully researched and answered on the note cards you were given.  You must write the number of the resource you used on the card.  This is worth 20 points. We will be discussing paragraphs and the body of your research project with you during this week.
• February 8-12 --We'll be working on the introduction and conclusion and begin looking for pictures for your project.  3-5 pictures is all you need.
• February 23-- You will need to have your rough draft  of your project finished. 
• February 25-- Miss Ellie and Sgt. Lewis comes to visit.
• March 4th--Finial project must be finished and posted to your page on the wiki.
• Helpful Hints
• Arkansas Leaves Union for Southern Confederacy.doc
• Causes of the Civil War.doc
• Arkansas in the Civil War.doc
• Check out www.sonofthesouth.net