Quinn the Eskimo (Weekly Assignment)

http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/

High Social Studies Inquiry October 20th – 24th

Directions: Answer 45 points worth of questions, and consider the rubric below.


1. Read a book about your history day topic, a cite your book with annotation in Turbian Humanities.(10-40 points)

2. Locate two primary sources about your history day topic and cite and annotate your sources. (10 points) *This question may be repeated for every two additional primary sources.

3. Create an original website based on economics, politics, culture, or innovation. Check with Mr. Conn for more details. (10-40 points)

4. Update an original website that you have already created. Check with Mr. Conn for more details. (3 points per post)

5. Read an article related to social studies from the library selection. Summarize the article in one to two paragraphs. (10 points)

6. Contact an expert in your topic of study. (10 points)

7. Interview an expert on your subject, and be sure to site him/her in your biblography. (20 points)

8. Write a rough draft of your thesis. (10 points)

9. Go on a world history Socratic journey using a Thinking Triangle. You should find new learning to evidence in your triangle. (5 points)

10. Go to www.nationalhistoryday.org and pick a project. Read the rules carefully, and post your thoughts about how you will plan out our project. (20 points)

Rubric

11-12 Points (Advanced) Student demonstrated a thoughtful and personal quest for the given subject. Your words and finding appear advanced, as evidenced by your use of complete sentences, sources, and depth of research.

9-10 Points (Proficient) Student demonstrated a sufficient and relevant quest for the given subject. Your words and finding appear proficient, as evidenced by your use of complete sentences, sources, and depth of research.

7-8 Points (Partly Proficient) Student demonstrated a minimal and superficial quest for the given subject. Your words and finding appear partly proficient, as evidenced by your use of words, sources, and depth of research.

1-6 Points (Incomplete) You have remnants of knew knowledge but did research provide the research necessary, effort, and thought.