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 * Academic American History **  Decades Project

Have you ever heard an older person comment how different things are now from when they were your age? What is it that defines our times? If you were to meet someone from the distance future, what would you share to help that person understand who we are, how we live, and how we got to this point culturally and politically? If you had the chance to go back in time, what clues or evidence would you look for to discover what it was like to live at that time?

In small groups you will research the ins and outs of a particular decade: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. You and your group will be given time in class to work with computers, conduct research and collaborate to create a presentation that provides a comprehensive overview of the decade. You will have an entire class period to teach the class about your decade using your presentation.

ü ** Thorough explanation and fulfillment of the targets for your decade ** ü ** Fashion & Fads ** ü ** Entertainment ** ü ** Culture and Values (what is important, slang, etc.) ** ü ** Politics ** ü ** Economy ** ü ** Inventions & Technology **
 * The group project must include information on the following: **

v ** Presentation ** (PowerPoint, video, actual artifacts, interviews) – should take the entire class period, all group members must present v ** Wiki ** – you will create a page for your group that will include the targets for the decade, your uploaded presentation and essential questions with answers. = =  ** GRADING RUBRIC: **
 * __ Requirements: __**
 * 1) ====** This project should provide the audience with an overall idea of what happened during the decade and what it would be like to live during that time. **====
 * 2) ====** The projects should be an interactive, “lived experience.” Therefore, you //must// include tangible evidence from the decade (consider: dressing in the style typical of the decade, interviewing people who lived during the time, bringing in objects or food from the period, etc.) **====
 * 3) ====** Include images, maps and charts in your presentation. *Be sure you are able to //explain// all graphics you include. **====
 * 4) ====** Research the designated targets and provide a thorough explanation in your presentation. __Identify__ the target you are fulfilling as you present (write the target on the slide, read it for the camera before beginning an interview, write it on the board before presenting artifacts). All targets should appear in the presentation. **====
 * 5) ====** Research and answer the questions provided to you for your decade. These questions and answers should be incorporated into your presentation and posted on your wiki. **====
 * ** PRODUCT ** || ** DESCRIPTION ** || ** POINTS ACHIEVED ** ||
 * ** Research Notes ** || * Research notes for your target(s) and culture topic(s) include information from at least two sources
 * Research notes include multiple examples and specific details related to your target(s) and culture topic(s). || 1 2 3 4 5

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Total: __/20 ||
 * ** Preparation ** || * On task during class work time
 * Collaborates with groups members
 * Is not disruptive or //completing work for other classes// || 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Total: __/10__ ||
 * ** Presentation **

(One Class Period) INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL GROUP || ** Content __** — Includes pertinent information that supplements the textbook information and helps the class meet YOUR learning target(s)
 * Effectively presented in-depth information that meets YOUR learning target(s).
 * Explains YOUR cultural topic(s) and how/why they are significant to the decade.
 * Effectively presented correct and thorough answers to the Assessment Questions.

Presentation is **creative and unique**, allowing the audience to **experience** the decade (do not rely solely on a PowerPoint presentation)
 * __ Experience __** (one entire class period)—


 * Information (pertaining to YOUR learning targets) is presented in a creative, unique, well-organized and easy to understand format.
 * Presentation includes pictures, tables, interviews, and artifacts that are thoroughly explained and help the viewer understand YOUR learning target(s) and cultural topic(s).
 * Presentation follows a **logical progression**
 * work with your group members to schedule when/how information will be presented.
 * Determine order of speakers – be mindful that your cultural topic may not relate directly to your learning target(s).
 * Smooth transitions between presenters and topics
 * Delivery of information is not disjointed or confusing (Presentation is free of contradicting or repeated information). || 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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Total: __/85 ||
 * ** Wikispace/ Assessment Questions ** || All questions on the Assessment Question sheet are included and answered correctly and thoroughly on the wiki page.
 * Thoroughly explains the answers to the questions related to his/her learning targets.
 * Answers are supplemented by examples, images, charts and/or graphs.
 * All information, evidence, and materials from the presentation are uploaded to the wiki. || 1 2 3 4 5

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Total: __/15__ ||

** TOTAL: __/130 **