The+American+Revolution

**Sample:**

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**Task Definition:**

 * After picking your research topic from the bag in class, prepare a research report that is AT LEAST 5 paragraphs in length.**


 * If your topic is an event from the Revolutionary War, your paper needs to have the following information:**


 * The date and locations of the event, the people involved in the event, why the event happened, and the outcome of the event. You also need to indicate how this event was significant to the Revolutionary War.
 * Use AT LEAST 3 resources to find this information.
 * Prepare your paper using 14 point font that is easily legible and double spaced.
 * Be prepared to present the information about this event to the class. You may not read from your paper, so be sure to prepare note cards that will help you to relay the event with clarity, order, and adequate explanation.
 * Prepare an artistic piece that accompanies your topic. This may be a painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, or the like. If you would like to make a map, you must have a legend, use extremely neat printing, detail and color, and make it look like a piece of art! Please do NOT create a diorama. If your artistic creation is one to hang, it must have a frame. You may create this yourself or you may find one at a thirft store, hobby shop, etc.
 * If your topic is a person from the Revolutionary War, your paper needs to have the following information:**


 * The date of birth and death of this person, as well as where they were born, raised, and immediate family information. Include any education that this person received. You paper needs to tell how the person was involved with the Revolutionary War, why their involvement was significant, and how their involvement affected the War and its outcome.
 * Be prepared to present the information about this person to the class. You may not read from your paper, so be sure to prepare note cards that will help you to relay the information about this person with clarity, order, and adequate explanation.
 * Prepare an artistic piece that accompanies your topic. This may be a painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, or the like. If you would like to make a map, you must have a legend, use extremely neat printing, detail and color, and make it look like a piece of art! Please do NOT create a diorama. If your artistic creation is one to hang, it must have a frame. You may create this yourself or you may find one at a thirft store, hobby shop, etc.

**Location and Access:**
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 * Click on the widget to find a list of resources to use for your Revolutionary War research.**
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**Information Seeking Strategies:**
If you find that you need more information, you may click on one of the following sites:
 * Awesome Library
 * Kids Click
 * Google Safe Search
 * [|Google Wonder Wheel]

**Use of Information**
>> Directions: To **simplify** a complex topic, look at the list of languages on the left side of the screen in Wikipedia - scroll down the list and select **Simple English**
 * Task: ** Decide how students will get information out of the source? Provide links and directions if needed. Delete what you don't need.
 * Note-taking
 * Concept-mapping software
 * Inspiration
 * Online sources
 * mind 42
 * mindmeister
 * mindomo.com
 * wisemapping
 * bubbleus
 * Wordle
 * Drawing or sketching
 * Note Cards
 * Online notecards
 * Read Write Think
 * NoteStar
 * Citations
 * EasyBib
 * Word
 * Remember Modifications:
 * Wikipedia simple search
 * Autosummary in Word Print directions
 * Text Compactor online version

**Synthesis**

 * Task : Create a sample project**
 * Possible products**
 * Wiki
 * Glogster
 * Google Presentation
 * VoiceThread
 * Dipity Timeline
 * Other

**Evaluation**

 * Rubric: See Kathy Schrock's picks>

= **Teacher Notes:** What do you need to remember to be successful? =