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E-Work does not stand for Extra Work, but Exemplary Work. It should show that students understand the learning target at a deeper level than what is expected. I have one opportunity for E-Work for every learning target. I create E-Work assignments, but students can always propose their own idea for an E-Work assignment that demonstrates their deep knowledge of the learning target.
Quarter 1 E-Work Options
6th Grade
- Minnesota Geography E-Work
Revising map to an Exemplary level
Biome Profile - do a case study on a specific Minnesota Biome (Coniferous, Deciduous, Prairie). Profile should include answers to the following questions:
Describe the physical features of this biome.
What are the flora and fauna of this biome?
Where in the world (beside Minnesota) is this biome located?
What are the positives and negatives of settling in this biome? Would you settle here?
7th Grade
- Introduction to Culture E-Work
Profile a country's eating habits. Choose a country that was not included in Hungry Planet and profile the food that this citizens of this country eats. Answer the following questions:
What factors determine what food people in this country eat? Think about culture and geography.
Compare this culture's diet to your own. How are the diets similar? Different? Why do you think these similarities and differences exist?
10/11th Grade
- Columbus & Colonization E-Work
Paper revisions - Revise paper until you earn an exemplary
Profile another European explorer of the Americas and discuss their impact. This can include any of these explorers.
Quarter 2 E-Work Options
6th Grade:
- Dakota & Ojibwe E-Work
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper discussing whether or not you believe that the preservation of the Ojibwe language is important. Must be at least one page typed, two pages written, or 500 words.
You are a European explorer who has made their way to Minnesota hoping to build relationships with the Dakota and Ojibwe tribes. In either journal or letter form, discuss your observations of both of these two tribes. Make sure to describe them in great detail. Must be at least one page typed, two pages written, or 500 words. Journal should include at least one drawing (many explorers used drawings to show what they saw before the invention of cameras).
- The Fur Trade E-Work
Graphic Novel - Create a graphic novel that tells the story of the North West Company Fur Trade Post. The story should be at least 5 pages in length. See the 7th floor bulletin board for examples (as you are walking up the stairs, it is in the main hallway to the left, titled Graphic Novel). Use the following link to help you with your story.
7th Grade:
- Westward Expansion E-Work
Essay – Do you agree with the idea of Manifest Destiny? Write an opinion paper in 5-paragraph essay form (be sure to include a thesis). This could be in the form of a letter to the editor of a newspaper during the early 1800’s.
Zebulon Pike – Discuss the impact of Pike on Westward expansion and compare his accomplishments to Lewis & Clark.
- The Trail of Tears Case Study E-Work
Graphic Novel - Create a graphic novel that tells the story of the Trail of Tears. The story should be at least 5 pages in length. See the 7th floor bulletin board for examples (as you are walking into the 7th floor from the stairs, it is in the main hallway to the left, titled Graphic Novel). Use online or classroom resources to help.
Tell the story of another group of people that have suffered a historical trauma. For example, you can talk about the Dakota tribes and the ecocide that happened to them. This does not have to be a Native American tribe. Be sure to include the 5 W's: Who, What, When, Where, Why. Compare and contrast this group with the Cherokee. Be sure to discuss the short and long term impact this event had on this group of people.
Other examples:
Genocide: Eastern Europe's Jewish population during WWII, Rwandan Tutsis in the early 1990's, Darfur's non-Arab population in the early 2000's
Relocation: Seminole, Choctaws, Ojibwe, etc.
Assimilation: Native American Boarding Schools
10th/11th Grade:
- American Revolution E-Work
What impact did the American Revolution have worldwide? Profile another major revolution that took place after the American Revolution (5 W's: Who, What, When, Where, Why). Compare and contrast the American with your chosen revolution. This can be in essay or presentation form.
Examples:
French Revolution
Haitian Revolution
Batavian Revolution
Spanish American Wars of Independence (1810-1826)
- American Government E-Work
Compare and contrast the US Government with another countries government. Which government do you think is better? Why? This can be in essay or presentation form. Must be at least two pages typed, four pages written, or 750 words.
Research and write a case study on a Supreme Court decision that involved one of the first ten amendments. Be sure to include the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, why). This can be in essay or presentation form. Must be at least two pages typed, four pages written, or 750 words.
Examples
Texas v. Johnson
Miranda v. Arizona
Quarter 3 E-Work Options
All Classes - History Day E-Work
Participate in District, State, and/or National History Day
Revise, especially written, portions of your history day topic
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