Monday, September 15thMonday, September 15thDO NOW-DO NOW-

Recall Thursday’s and Friday’s Recall Thursday’s and Friday’s lessons. What categories of lessons. What categories of information did Mr. Doppler information did Mr. Doppler present on the Chesapeake present on the Chesapeake colony? colony?

What details can you recall?What details can you recall?

OBJECTIVES-OBJECTIVES-

To familiarize ourselves with the To familiarize ourselves with the details of the upcoming unit details of the upcoming unit project.project.

To begin to refresh our To begin to refresh our understanding of the understanding of the geography of the original 13 geography of the original 13 colonies. colonies.

AGENDA-AGENDA-Recall and categorize information Recall and categorize information

learned on Thursday & Fridaylearned on Thursday & FridayUnderstand the Colonies Understand the Colonies

Brochure Project parametersBrochure Project parameters

HOMEWORK-HOMEWORK-Read in your text: Chapter 2, Read in your text: Chapter 2,

Section 2. Section 2. From the reading, draw and From the reading, draw and

complete a two-sided chart:complete a two-sided chart:One column lists reasons that One column lists reasons that

the English settled in VAthe English settled in VAThe other column lists the The other column lists the

challenges these settlers challenges these settlers faced.faced.

Colonial Brochure ProjectColonial Brochure Project

IntroductionIntroduction

The 13 original colonies were a refuge for those The 13 original colonies were a refuge for those Europeans who needed change, escape, or a Europeans who needed change, escape, or a second chance. They held enticing second chance. They held enticing opportunities, untold riches, extreme danger, opportunities, untold riches, extreme danger, and grave risk for those who braved the Atlantic and grave risk for those who braved the Atlantic crossing to reach them. crossing to reach them.

Each colony was unique in population, Each colony was unique in population, resources, lifestyle, background and so on, resources, lifestyle, background and so on, although in some cases regional similarities although in some cases regional similarities united them. united them.

Why are we doing this project?Why are we doing this project?

The purpose of this project is to use effective The purpose of this project is to use effective research, cooperative learning, and creativity to research, cooperative learning, and creativity to uncover as much information as possible about uncover as much information as possible about one of the original 13 colonies. one of the original 13 colonies.

Creating a brochure will not only let you put this Creating a brochure will not only let you put this knowledge to use, but also allow you to use your knowledge to use, but also allow you to use your creative talents to present the information in a creative talents to present the information in a polished, persuasive final product. polished, persuasive final product.

What are my resources?What are my resources?

Miss Welc and Mr. Doppler, for one. Your US Miss Welc and Mr. Doppler, for one. Your US History book will also be key in obtaining the History book will also be key in obtaining the needed information. In addition, your textbooks needed information. In addition, your textbooks and appropriate, scholarly internet sites and and appropriate, scholarly internet sites and library resources (minimum of 3) may provide library resources (minimum of 3) may provide extra information. extra information.

Please e-mail Miss Welc your hyperlinks at Please e-mail Miss Welc your hyperlinks at jwelc@nburlington.comjwelc@nburlington.com to have your websites to have your websites approved. approved.

How much time will I have to How much time will I have to work on this?work on this?

You will have several days of full or partial You will have several days of full or partial class periods to work on this project. Also, class periods to work on this project. Also, progressive work on your brochures will be progressive work on your brochures will be counted as homework (e.g. a rough draft counted as homework (e.g. a rough draft of the written information in your brochure of the written information in your brochure will be due, and then a rough sketch of will be due, and then a rough sketch of your brochure’s layout will be due, etc.)your brochure’s layout will be due, etc.)

ASSIGNMENT TIMELINE – Due DatesASSIGNMENT TIMELINE – Due Dates

Date assigned:Date assigned: ________________________________________________________

Draft of writing due:Draft of writing due: ________________________________________________________Rough sketch of Rough sketch of brochure layout:brochure layout: ________________________________________________________

Draft of brochure:Draft of brochure: ________________________________________________________

Final brochure due:Final brochure due: ________________________________________________________

Presentation date:Presentation date: ________________________________________________________

Do I Do I havehave to present my finalized to present my finalized project to the rest of the class?project to the rest of the class?YES!YES! First, because public speaking ability is a VERY First, because public speaking ability is a VERY valuable skill to develop while in high school. valuable skill to develop while in high school. Second, because we need you to TRULY Second, because we need you to TRULY TEACH the rest of the class about the history of TEACH the rest of the class about the history of the colony on which you’ve become an expert! the colony on which you’ve become an expert! You will be encouraged to present together with You will be encouraged to present together with your student learning partner (the one sharing your student learning partner (the one sharing the same colony), but if you are still nervous the same colony), but if you are still nervous about this portion of the assignment, you can about this portion of the assignment, you can come and practice presenting to Miss Welc after come and practice presenting to Miss Welc after school before going up before the class.school before going up before the class.

Can we turn in one brochure for Can we turn in one brochure for the two of us?the two of us?

No, your final brochures are individual in No, your final brochures are individual in their arrangement, writing, design, their arrangement, writing, design, research, etc. research, etc. Your student learning partner simply Your student learning partner simply shares a topic with you and will be there shares a topic with you and will be there every step of the way to consult for good every step of the way to consult for good ideas, help each other with research, ideas, help each other with research, editing, etc. editing, etc. You will also present your individual You will also present your individual Colony brochures to the class together.Colony brochures to the class together.

How will I be graded?How will I be graded?

You will be provided with a rubric for a full You will be provided with a rubric for a full break-down of points and grading. break-down of points and grading.

This will count for a test grade in the This will count for a test grade in the books.books.

Grading RubricGrading RubricQuality / Category Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Self

ScoreInstructorScore

Time Management & Deadlines

(15 points possible)

Research & Completeness of Information

(30 points possible)

Writing, Editing, & Mechanics

(15 points possible)

Design & Layout of Information

(15 points possible)

Partnership, Paired Learning

(10 points possible)

Presentation of Final Project

(15 points possible)

Total:

Final Grade:

DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:

Your assignment will focus on one colony Your assignment will focus on one colony alone. Because our class is small, two alone. Because our class is small, two students should be assigned to each students should be assigned to each colony. YOUR PROJECTS ARE colony. YOUR PROJECTS ARE INDIVIDUAL, however, the other student INDIVIDUAL, however, the other student sharing your topic will be your partner. sharing your topic will be your partner. You will help each other with research, You will help each other with research, developing ideas, editing, and ultimately, developing ideas, editing, and ultimately, with presenting your brochures to the with presenting your brochures to the class. class.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLISTPROJECT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST::Your brochures and presentations, must contain all of the following Your brochures and presentations, must contain all of the following

information!information!___ 1.___ 1. WhereWhere

- - Where is your colony located?Where is your colony located?- Is it a Southern, Middle, or Northern colony? What’s the - Is it a Southern, Middle, or Northern colony? What’s the difference?difference?

___ 2.___ 2. WhoWho- Who was involved in the founding of your colony?- Who was involved in the founding of your colony?- What population(s) lives there? Nationalities? Religious groups? - What population(s) lives there? Nationalities? Religious groups? Why?Why?- Who is in charge of governing your colony? Why?- Who is in charge of governing your colony? Why?

___ 3.___ 3. WhenWhen - When was your colony founded?- When was your colony founded?- What are any other significant dates in the early history of your - What are any other significant dates in the early history of your colony?colony?

___ 4.___ 4. What What - - WhatWhat is life like in your colony? is life like in your colony? - What is going on there socially? Politically?- What is going on there socially? Politically?- What makes it different from the other colonies? How is it similar?- What makes it different from the other colonies? How is it similar?

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST, PROJECT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST, ContinuedContinued::

___ 5.___ 5. HowHow- How was your colony’s founding funded?- How was your colony’s founding funded?- - How does geography dictate life in your colony?How does geography dictate life in your colony?- How do people make a living there?- How do people make a living there?

___ 6.___ 6. WhyWhy- - WhyWhy did your colony come to exist? did your colony come to exist? - What reasons did people have to settle there?- What reasons did people have to settle there?- Why should someone move to your colony?- Why should someone move to your colony?

___ 7.___ 7. ImagesImages- Include at least two images- Include at least two images- One of these should be a geographic representation of your - One of these should be a geographic representation of your colony colony

___ 8.___ 8. Sell it!Sell it!- Persuade your reader to come to your colony! - Persuade your reader to come to your colony! - Make a point in your writing to emphasize the virtues and values!- Make a point in your writing to emphasize the virtues and values!

PROJECT LAYOUT AND PROJECT LAYOUT AND PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION::

Your brochures will be tri-Your brochures will be tri-folds with six total panels. folds with six total panels.

In other words, the paper In other words, the paper will have information on will have information on both sides.both sides.

How you want to layout / How you want to layout / organize your information is organize your information is up to you.up to you.

PROJECT LAYOUT AND PROJECT LAYOUT AND PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION::

Brochure layouts will resemble the diagram below (when Brochure layouts will resemble the diagram below (when flat), however, the design of the panels will be up to you! flat), however, the design of the panels will be up to you!

Make them look professional! Make them look professional!

Make them look appealing! Make them look appealing!

Sell your colony with your research and information and Sell your colony with your research and information and writing skills!writing skills!

(2)InsideFrontCover

(3)InsideMiddlePanel

(4)InsideBackFlap

(5)Outside

BackFlap

(6)OutsideMiddlePanel

(1)Outside

FrontCover

A FEW SPECIFICATIONS:A FEW SPECIFICATIONS:

Yes, they need to be typed!Yes, they need to be typed!Microsoft Publisher is the best method of producing a Microsoft Publisher is the best method of producing a printed brochure.printed brochure.Your artwork / images may be hand-drawn or computer Your artwork / images may be hand-drawn or computer graphics/pictures.graphics/pictures.Make sure to include the author’s name on the front!Make sure to include the author’s name on the front!

STILL CONFUSED?STILL CONFUSED?Any questions or concerns about the project can be Any questions or concerns about the project can be addressed to Miss Welc or Mr. Doppler, either during addressed to Miss Welc or Mr. Doppler, either during designated project class time or after school.designated project class time or after school.

Name the Name the original 13 original 13 colonies…colonies…MassachusettsMassachusetts

New HampshireNew Hampshire

Rhode IslandRhode Island

New YorkNew York

PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

ConnecticutConnecticut

New JerseyNew Jersey

DelawareDelaware

MarylandMaryland

VirginiaVirginia

North CarolinaNorth Carolina

South CarolinaSouth Carolina

GeorgiaGeorgia

Name the original Name the original 13 colonies…13 colonies…

Did you get them all?Did you get them all?

Homework ReminderHomework Reminder

Read in your text: Chapter 2, Section 2. Read in your text: Chapter 2, Section 2.

From the reading, draw and complete a two-sided chart:From the reading, draw and complete a two-sided chart:

One column lists reasons that the English settled in VAOne column lists reasons that the English settled in VA

The other column lists the challenges these settlers faced.The other column lists the challenges these settlers faced.

reasons that the reasons that the English settled English settled in VAin VA

challenges challenges faced by the faced by the settlers settlers

Forensic Artist Geography ActivityForensic Artist Geography ActivityTwo witnesses to the Geography of the Two witnesses to the Geography of the American Colonies will report to you, a Forensic American Colonies will report to you, a Forensic Artist, about the details of the situation.Artist, about the details of the situation.

Listening closely, use your familiarity with the Listening closely, use your familiarity with the shapes of the original 13 colonies, and the shapes of the original 13 colonies, and the directives of the two witnesses to compose, directives of the two witnesses to compose, blindly, your own map WITH labels. blindly, your own map WITH labels.

The witnesses will determine who is the most The witnesses will determine who is the most capable “forensic artist” in the group by viewing capable “forensic artist” in the group by viewing the finished maps and deciding which is most the finished maps and deciding which is most accurateaccurate

Tuesday, September 16thTuesday, September 16thDO NOW-DO NOW-

Think about the things that your Think about the things that your family owns which play a family owns which play a large role in your daily life.large role in your daily life.

What does it mean to What does it mean to own own these these things? Why does things? Why does ownership ownership matter?matter?

OBJECTIVES-OBJECTIVES-

AGENDA-AGENDA-Check HomeworkCheck Homework

HOMEWORK-HOMEWORK-