Directions: You must choose 3 activities to complete. One from each of the 3 revolutions.
Research Tips:
NCWiseOwl-Britannica
Discovery Ed--username is wcpstudentID# and password is student ID#
French Revolution Activities:
- A French Revolution Story Board
Create a series of scenes that retell the story of the French Revolution. Each scene should be on a separate piece of paper and then stapled/bound into a booklet with a cover. Your scenes must include text and appropriate visuals. Grades will be based on the accuracy and detail of each scene. The following scenes must be included in order (choose 4 out of the 5 listed).
- Pre-revolutionary France
- Storming of the Bastille
- The Reign of Terror
- Napoleon’s Rise to Power
- One other scenes of your choice
Tech tool suggestion: Google Slides
A Museum Exhibit
Find and print copies of five artifacts that should be included in a museum on the French Revolution. For each item explain what it is and its relevance to the French Revolution. Grades will be based on the relevance of the artifact as well as the detail and clarity of the descriptions. Bind the images and descriptions into a guide that could be given to museum visitors.
First Person Accounts
Write a summary of the following events (choose 3 out of the 6 listed) from the perspective of the person listed with the event. Each account should be approximately at least half page in length.
- Pre-revolutionary France and the Estates system from the point of view of Louis XVI
- Pre-revolutionary France from the point of view of a member of the 3rd Estate
- The Reign of Terror from the point of view of Robespierre (The leader of it)
- The beheading of Louis XVI from the point of view of a French peasant
- The beheading of Louis XVI from the point of view of a European King
Tech Tool Suggestion: Google Docs
Haitian Revolution Activities:
Songs:
You are to create the lyrics to two songs.
Choose two songs you are familiar with. You will use the melody, beat, rhythm of the song but in place of the lyrics of that song you will create your own. Each of the songs will focus on one of the topics listed;
- The perspective of Toussaint L’Ouverture
- The perspective of a Haitian Slave
- The perspective of a French Slave Owner
Tech tool suggestion: Submit your lyrics via Google Docs. Feel free to video yourself singing your songs if you prefer and upload to Google Drive to share with Mr. T.
A Museum Exhibit
Find and print copies of five artifacts that should be included in a museum on the Haitian Revolution. For each item explain what it is and its relevance to the Haitian Revolution. Grades will be based on the relevance of the artifact as well as the detail and clarity of the descriptions. Bind the images and descriptions into a guide that could be given to museum visitors.
Write an obituary for Toussaint L’Ouverture
An obituary is the article that is written about a person after they’ve passed away. This usually includes basic information about their life, accomplishments, and how they’ll be remembered. Obituaries will be graded on their detail and factual information. Obituaries should be about one page in length.
Tech tool suggestion: Submit using a Google doc.
American Revolution Activities:
Bumper Stickers
Create slogans for two bumper stickers. Write approximately one half page describing/ explaining the point of each sticker. The stickers must reflect the following ideas and perspective.
- In support of the Revolution
- In opposition to the Revolution
- In support of Enlightenment Ideas
- In opposition to Enlightenment Ideas
Tech tool suggestion: Canva
Newspaper Article
-Write a persuasive article for an underground newspaper to incite the colonists to overthrow George III.
OR
-Write a persuasive article for an underground newspaper to incite the colonists people to stay loyal George III.
Articles should include the following:
- Title
- Clearly taking the side of overthrowing/staying loyal to George III
- Be at least 1/2 page handwritten or one page typed double spaced 10-12 pt font.
Tech tool suggestion: Google Docs
Campaign poster
Your task is to create a campaign poster for the American Revolution. The campaign poster must have both pictures and words while also being based around one of the Thomas Paine quotes below.
“Men should not petition for rights, but take them.”
“The duty of a true patriot is to protect his country from its government.”
Tech tool suggestion: Canva
Timeline and Dates: Sept. 24-28
Assigned: Sept. 24
Due: Oct. 8
Revolutions Project Assignment Rubrics
Story Board or Comic
4- All scenes are present with appropriate texts/visual. Details/descriptions show a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Shows exceptional creative effort.
3- All scenes are presents with appropriate text/visuals. Descriptions show minimal understanding. Shows above average effort.
2- All scenes are present. May have inappropriate text/visuals. Some descriptions are inaccurate and show little to no understanding. Shows average effort.
1-All scenes are present. Text/visuals are inappropriate and descriptions are inaccurate. Shows no understanding and shows below average effort.
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Museum Exhibit
4- All five artifacts clearly relate to the Revolution. Descriptions are detailed and accurate showing complete understanding. Images are bound together neatly in a presentable fashion. Shows exceptional creativity and effort.
3-All five artifacts relate to the Revolution. Descriptions are detailed and accurate showing minimal understanding. Images are bound together. Shows above average creativity and effort.
2- All five artifacts relate to the Revolution. Descriptions are accurate showing some understanding. Images are bound together. Shows average creativity and effort.
1- Some artifacts do not relate to the Revolution. Some Descriptions are inaccurate, and demonstrate little understanding. Images are not bound together. Shows below average creativity and effort.
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Personal Accounts
4-All 3/6 personal accounts are complete and at least one half page in length. Written as a first personal account, demonstrates originality and complete comprehension. Information is accurate from the appropriate perspective. Shows exceptional creativity and effort.
3- All 3/6 personal accounts are complete and at least one page in length. Written as a first personal account, demonstrates comprehension. Information is accurate from the appropriate perspective. Shows above average creativity and effort.
2- All 3/6 personal accounts are complete and one page in length. Written as a first personal account, demonstrates minimal comprehension. Information is not all accurate or from the appropriate perspective. Shows average creativity and effort.
1- Not all 3/6 personal accounts are one page in length. Not all written as a first personal accounts, demonstrates little or no comprehension. Information is not all accurate or from the appropriate perspective. Shows below average creativity and effort.
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Revolution Songs
4- All two songs are written, original and apply to the topics chosen. Title of song you are using for a melody is provided. Lyrics convey a comprehensive understanding of the song topic. Demonstrates exceptional creativity and effort.
3- All two songs are written, original and apply to the topics chosen. Title of song you are using for a melody is provided. Lyrics convey a basic understanding of the song topic. Demonstrates above average creativity and effort.
2- All two songs are written, original and apply to the topics chosen. Title of song you are using for a melody is provided. Lyrics convey minimal understanding of song topic. Some information may be inaccurate. Demonstrates average creativity and effort.
1- Not all two songs are written, original and apply to the topics chosen. Titles of songs you are using for a melody are not all provided. Lyrics convey little understanding of song topic. Information may be inaccurate. Demonstrates below average creativity and effort.
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Obituary for Toussaint L’Ouverture
4- Obituary shares relevant life events, legacy, and achievements of L’Ouverture. Paper is of required length and demonstrates mastery of the content and the lens of writing.
3- Obituary shares relevant life events, legacy, and achievements of L’Ouverture. Paper is of required length and shows a basic understanding of the content and the lens of writing.
2. Obituary shares information regarding L’Ouvterture but it may not all be relevant. Paper may be of required length and shows some understanding of the lens and content.
1- Obituary shares little information regarding L’Ouverture, and it is irrelevant or untrue. Paper is not of required length and shows little if any understanding of the lens and the content.
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Bumper Stickers
4-Both bumper stickers are complete, original and each includes at least a one page explanation of the slogan. Slogan and explanations demonstrates full understanding of the topic and show exceptional effort.
3- Both bumper stickers are complete, original and each includes a one page explanation of the slogan. Slogan and explanations demonstrates an understanding of the topic and show above average effort.
2- Both bumper stickers are complete and original. Not all includes a one page explanation of the slogan. Slogan and explanations demonstrates some understanding of the topic and show average effort.
1- Both bumper stickers are not complete and original. Not all includes a one page explanation of the slogan. Slogan and explanations demonstrates little understanding of the topic, some information is inaccurate and show below average effort.
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Newspaper Article
4- Cleary takes a stance on overthrowing or supporting George III. Is original and at least the required length. Article is compelling with clearly stated point to support their arguments. Content of the article shows a full comprehension of the subject.
3- Takes a stance on overthrowing or supporting George III. Is original and the required length. Article is compelling with points to support their arguments. Content of the article shows a comprehension of the subject.
2- Takes a stance on overthrowing or supporting George III. Is original and may not be the required length. Article has points to support their arguments. Arguments may not be accurate for the subject matter. Content of the article shows some comprehension of the subject.
1- Does not clearly take a stance on overthrowing or supporting George III. May not be original or the required length. Article has points to support their arguments. Arguments may not be accurate for the subject matter. Content of the article shows little comprehension of the subject.
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Campaign Posters
4- Poster is clearly based off of one of the provided quotes. Poster is original, display exceptional creativity and a full comprehension of the topic.
3- Poster based off of one of the provided quotes. Poster is original, display above average creativity and comprehension of the topic.
2- Poster based off of one of the provided quotes. Poster is original, display average creativity and comprehension of the topic. Some information may be inaccurate.
1- Poster based off of one of the provided quotes. Poster is original, display below average creativity and little comprehension of the topic. Some information is not accurate.
0-Assignment is not turned in or is less than 50% complete