7th Grade - Government and Civics

Government and Civics

 

Instructions:

Throughout this course and school year you will study about several types of governments and how they have shaped many countries, economies and cultures.  You are going to research one of these types of government and “teach” the class about its structure and influences. 

Select a type of government to research.  The government must exist now or have existed in the 1900s.  You are going to research this government for the following information (but you are not limited to this):

·         Who is the head of the government?
·         What is the structure?
·         What is the economy?
·         Do people have rights?
·         What are the benefits to this type of government?
·         What are the drawbacks to this type of government?
·         What countries have this government?

Once you have done your research, select pictures that represent the aspects of the government.  The pictures should reflect what you have learned and researched.  Once the pictures have been chosen, you will cover the outside of your notebook with them, creating a visual image that depicts aspects of the government.  You must also do an oral presentation where you will tell about the pictures you have chosen and what they say about the government.  In order to receive full credit you must have the following:

·         You must cover seven out of seven of the items listed above
·         The government must be within the time parameters given above.
·         You must have NO LESS than ten pictures
·         You must be able to explain each picture and how it pertains to the topic
·         Make it neat and creative
·         Little effort means a lower grade
·         Your oral report must be clear; you should know the material.  Points will be taken off it seems   
       you are unprepared or not knowledgeable.

Points will be awarded on the following:

·         Creativity
·         Originality
·         Pictures
·         Relevancy of Pictures
·         Oral Presentation (were you knowledgeable, prepared, etc.)
·         Speaking in a clear, loud voice during oral presentation

This counts as a “Project” grade.  It is worth 125 points. 

This is due Monday, September 1, 2014. 

Submit your selection of government by Friday, August 22, 2014

No excuses or late assignments will be taken.

 

 

8th Grade - Civilizations and Societies Project and Oral Presentation

Civilizations and Societies

 

Instructions:

Throughout this course and school year you will study about several civilizations and societies that have shaped many cultures that exist today.  You are going to research one of these civilizations and “teach” the class about its culture. 

 

Select a civilization or society to research.  The civilization can be from prehistoric times up until the Renaissance.  You are going to research this civilization or society for the following themes:

• Culture
  • Traditions
  • Arts
  • Literature
  • Dress
  • Food
  • Customs
• Religion
• Government
• Military
• Family Structures

 Once you have researched the civilization, select pictures that represent these aspects of the culture.  The picture should reflect what you have learned and researched.  Once the pictures have been chosen, you will cover the outside of your notebook with them, creating a visual image that depicts aspects of the civilization.  You must also do an oral presentation where you will tell about the pictures you have chosen and what they say about the civilization.  In order to receive full credit you must have the following:

• You must cover eight out of ten of the items listed above
• The civilization must be within the time parameters given above.
• You must have NO LESS than ten pictures
• You must be able to explain each picture and how it pertains to the topic
• Make it neat and creative
• Little effort means a lower grade
• Your oral report must be clear; you should know the material.  Points will be taken off it seems you are unprepared or not knowledgeable.

Points will be awarded for the following:

• Creativity
• Originiality
• Pictures
• Relevancy of Pictures
• Oral Presentation (were you knowledgeable, prepared, etc.)
• Speaking in a clear, loud voice during oral presentation

 This counts as a “Project” grade.  It is worth 125 points. 

This is due Thursday, August 28, 2014. 

No excuses or late assignments will be taken.