Aim: How can I win the Global History Fair?

Over the course of Global Studies I, you have learned about magnificent historical sites from around the world. This semester all 9th graders will be required to build a 3-D visual project representing a topic that you have learned about or are going to learn about in Global Studies this year. In addition to building the project, you also must type a one-page paper (see instructions below). All students will present their projects to their class and the best 2 will be chosen from each class by your teachers for display in our school wide fair! At this fair, students, teachers and special guest judges will select winners, who will receive awards! *As long as the class is behaved, your teachers will escort the entire class to the fair.

Project Requirements: 1. Build a 3-D replica of an historical site or event. ***NO KITS ALLOWED, AND YOUR PROJECT MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR TEACHER*** 2. All projects must be no larger than 24” x 24” Keep in mind that you need to safely transport your project from your home to class. You can drop your project off right outside of room 380 A in the morning, but it is your responsibility to find your project. Make sure your name is on it! 3. Written Component: Answer the following: Explain how you made your project Why is your historical site or event important in global history? (You MUST use at least 1 primary source and 1 secondary source to explain this) 1 page, typed double spaced

Project due dates: Selection of topic/ historical siteSign up with teacher by TODAY Project due/ Class presentationApril 4th School wide Global Studies I FairApril 14th Be creative and have fun designing your display! If you have any questions or need help, just ask your teacher!! You MUST do the project assigned to you by your teachers. You will receive a grade of 0 if you do a project that is not approved.

MLA Citation Guidelines: Works Cited Page Books: 1. One author Schanzer, Ernest. The Problem with Potatoes. New York: Schocken, Two authors or editors McIver, Bruce, and Ruth Stevenson, eds. Teaching with Smurfs. Newark: U of Delaware Press, No author given Spuds, a History. New York: Capital, Magazines and encyclopedias: 1. An article in a magazine Tynan, William. “Cleopatra.” Time 24 May 1999: An article in an encyclopedia “Julius Caesar.” Encyclopaedia Britannica ed. A film: Julius Caesar. Dir. Stuart Burge. Republic, DVD. Lions Gate, A Document fom an Internet Site: Vernon, Jennifer. “Ides of March Marked Murder of Julius Caesar.” National Geographic News. 12 Mar Natl. Geographic Soc. 18 May 2008.

Grading Rubric 3-D Recreation of an Historical Scene 75 % 4 Excellent Historical Accuracy Your project is based on the historical research cited in your paper, and has a high level of historical accuracy. Detail Your project is highly detailed. The details add realism. CreativityYour project is highly creative in the choice of materials used, the design, its construction, or its presentation.

Grading Rubric Written Component 25 % 4 Excellent Bibliography Your paper includes at least 2 historical sources, one of which is primary. Both sources are explained or used in your paper. Addresses All Aspects of the Task and Details Your paper strongly argues why your historical site/event is important in history and explains how you made your project in detail. Up to – 5 points for spelling/grammar/punctuation/capitalization

Wood Parthenon

Clay Note: Make sure your project is historically accurate! There were 3 pyramids at Giza with the sphinx, and none of the pyramids were the same size.

Medieval Manor Hint: Create a backdrop with a painting and/or a photograph.

Illuminated Manuscripts

NO KITS!!! Have fun!!!!