1. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson 8 th grade Interdisciplinary Unit

2. Project Choices Model Newspaper Children’s Book Board Game Play Documentary Film using Movie Maker Student’s Choice w/ Teacher Approval

3. Guidelines for Model Model will be divided into four sections – one for each content area A platform/base will be provided Structure will use accurate proportions Team must provide a journal that includes a complete record of planning, construction, testing, modifications, and some reflection about the strategies used and the results Appropriate materials must be selected and creatively modified in ways that make them even better. Must provide a key explaining each of the model’s components A 3-5 minute presentation explaining the structure

4. Guidelines for Newspaper At least 4 period appropriate articles Articles should be at least 4 paragraphs A headline for each article Written in present tense – as if you are there Name of paper, day and date, city and state At least 4 pictures – pictures don’t necessarily have to be related to an article, but all must have captions Correct grammar and spelling Should look like a newspaper with no awkward blank spots Overall appearance of newspaper should be historically accurate

5. Guidelines for Children’s Book Hard cover w/ binding Front cover - title, author, & illustrator Back cover with a summary Title Page - title, author, illustrator, publisher, date, and approximate reading level 10 - 20 pages, not including cover and title page No more than 5 sentences per page Pages must be numbered Illustration or photograph on every page Language and content appropriate for a child

6. Guidelines for Documentary Film  Use Knovio and Power Point  3 - 5 minutes  Min. of 10 still photos  Every photo has a caption  Must give credit for all photo clips that you did not create.  Title Screen  Closing Credits must include roles of all group members and date  All group members record audio/video  Written script for all audio/video  Script must be typed in 12pt font Arial or times new roman

7. Guidelines for Board Game At least 25 game spaces Insturctions: –Object of game, required content (key elements), how to set-up, game play/rules Include all necessary materials (game pieces, spinner, etc) Max. size 18” x 24” Min. size 12” x 12”

8. Guidelines for Play Coming Soon!

9. Key Elements All students will be responsible for demonstrating their understanding of certain “key elements” in each content area. –Language Arts – characterization –Math – analyzing statistics –Science – cause and spread of the yellow fever virus –Social Studies – Philadelphia as the capital & the Free African Society

10. Key Elements A Key Elements worksheet must becompleted prior to starting your project. The worksheet will indicate an understanding of the topic and where it can be found within the project. The Key Elements worksheet will be turned in with your project.

11. When is the project due? Monday, December 17 th by 8:10 am You will receive 5 extra credit points if you project is completed on Friday, Dec. 14 th.

12. Will we have time to work on the project at school? YES! Dec. 7 – 15(Fri – Fri) During I/E

13. Can we work in groups? YES! You may choose to work alone or in a group. Groups can not have more than 4 people. Groups may consist of any 8 th grade students.

14. When do I have to pick my group and project? All students must select their project and group by 8:20a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 th. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the bulletin board outside Mr. Lagona’s classroom.

15. How will the projects be graded? All projects will be graded based on a rubric. You will receive a copy of the specific rubric for your selected project on Friday, December 7 th.

16. How much will the grade count? It will count as a test grade in each of your core classes – language arts, math, science, & social studies.

17. What if I’m absent? If you are absent more than one day, you will be responsible for completing a project individually.

18. What if someone in my group is not contributing? If someone in your group is not contributing, they will be given an individual research project. They will be responsible for working alone and completing it by the deadline.

19. Questions?