Final+Project+2014


 * Sixth Grade Final Project**

1. You have studied the Opium Wars in your social studies class. First create a KWL chart and include at least **three** facts that you know about the Opium Wars. If you know more you can include as many facts as you can recall.

2. Using your KWL chart, write down five questions about the Opium Wars. These questions will appear in the W column for What you want to learn.

3. Using any CPS database, or a reliable website, find answers to your questions and complete the KWL chart. If you are using a website, you must be able to write down the name of the website creator or source, such as an historical museum of educational institution. Please note that you **MAY NOT** use **Wikipedia** as your website.

4. Using any technology we have learned about this year (Glogster, Animoto, Bitstrips), create a presentation which displays your knowledge.


 * Seventh Grade Final Project **

1. You have studied the U.S. Constitution in your social studies class. Pick the one amendment to the Constitution that you think has had the most important impact on this country. Write down the EXACT language of the amendment you chose.

2. Create a KWL chart. In creating your chart, make sure you write down five questions you want to find answers to (this will be placed in the W section of the chart). Make sure you can tell WHY this amendment is important.

3. Using any CPS database, or a reliable website, find answers to your questions and complete the KWL chart. If you are using a website, you must be able to write down the name of the website creator or source, such as an historical museum of educational institution. Please note that you **MAY NOT** use **Wikipedia** as your website.

4. Using any technology we have learned about this year (Glogster, Animoto, Bitstrips), create a presentation which displays your knowledge.


 * 8th Grade Final Project **

1. You have studied World War II and the Holocaust. Step into the shoes of a journalist and answer the five W's and H questions: Who was involved? Where did it happen? What happened? Why did it happen? When did this happen? How did this happen?

2. Create a KWL chart to get started. Fill in at least three facts that you already know about this event (put these facts in the Know column).

3. Using any CPS database, or a reliable website, find answers to your questions and complete the KWL chart. If you are using a website, you must be able to write down the name of the website creator or source, such as an historical museum of educational institution. Please note that you **MAY NOT** use **Wikipedia** as your website.

4. Using any technology we have learned about this year (Glogster, Animoto, Bitstrips), create a presentation which displays your knowledge.


 * Technical Requirements: Glogster: 5 photos, two paragraphs. Bitstrips: 6 panels. Animoto: 10 photos, 10 text boxes **


 * EXTRA CREDIT OPTION FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS-- you may do the above task using an iPad and the app Educreations. You will need at least five photographs, and the equivalent of 2 paragraphs of text which you will then READ as the narration behind your pictures. 10 point bonus!**