Weekly Points for March 19-26

Weekly Points for March 19-26
Directions: Answer 55 points worth of questions, and consider the rubric below.
1. Locate a rare primary source. I would like to begin to create a museum of primary sources. This could be for a history day project, the veteran’s assembly, and your favorite topic in history. I will negotiate the price, in terms of points, for each primary source. Also, be sure to document where you found it, and the steps you took to obtain it. Get all Indiana Jones style on this one.
2. Read a book about your history day topic, a cite your book with annotation in Turban Humanities.(10-40 points)
3. Work on 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 about any social studies topic. Write a summarization of the article as well as your own thoughts in 100-150 words. (10 points)
6. Rank the top ten moments in sports history 1910-2010, and briefly explain your rational. Remember to include events before you were born. In fact, you should include at least one event before your grandparents were born. Post you list on the blog. (10 points)
7. Plan a trip to another country. You, hypothetically, have $2,000 for travel, lodging, food, and entertainment. Account for each dollar spent and what you will do each day on your trip. Site at least two sources (20 points)
8. Go on a world history Socratic journey using a Thinking Triangle. You should find new learning to evidence in your triangle. (5 points)
9. Google Proposal- Check with Mr. Conn and Nathan for details. (10 points)
10. Write thank-you letters for Mock Trial and History Day. Check with Mr. Conn for more information. (10 points)
Rubric
100% + (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.
92-99% (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.
64-91%(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.
1-63% Points (Incomplete) You have remnants of knew knowledge but did research provide the research necessary, effort, and thought.