Weekly Assignment for S.S. I. Students

High Social Studies Inquiry December 1st – 8th

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


1. 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.

2. Begin creating your History Day Project. (5-40 points; check with Mr. Conn) Go to http://nationalhistoryday.org/ for more details.

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. (High School only) Go to http://www.coloradohighschoolmocktrial.com. Read the script and highlight the helpful and harmful statements within the affidavit of your witness. (5 points)

8. (High School only) Write a rough draft of direct examination questions for your witness. (20 points)

9. (High School only) Write a rough draft of cross examination questions for your witness (30 points)

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