9e.+Sample+Final+Projects

=** FINALLY......THE FINAL !!!!! **=

Students were given a Social Studies topic related to Immigration. They were then asked to research the topic and write a research paper with information gathered. Using technology to present their topic, students were given a choice to select from two types of projects listed below. Both projects have an element that highlights their Social Studies topic. Students then presented their finals to the rest of the class.
 * SAMPLE FINAL ASSESSMENT**

Students learn to identify concepts from ethics to website evaluation, social networking, internet safety and how to cite references appropriately. They are then introduced to programs such as Inspiration/Webspiration to create webs, maps and outlines of their ideas to organize their information. Concepts such as introducing images, sound files, and recording interviews are incorporated into the lessons. In the end, they work with programs like VoiceThread to create interactive "cloud" presentations or Power Point to create multimedia slide shows that enhance their skills and act as an avenue to present their information. Both final assessments highlight their Social Studies topic for the semester.
 * Background**

In this project you will create a power point that relates what happened in history on the day that you were born. Understanding the topic of immigration, tell your audience where your family came from and highlight your family background. You will then describe your Social Studies immigration topic giving a visual interpretation of the events and historical facts. If there is a relationship between you and your family immigration highlight that in your show! Were the struggles and situations similar for your family? Interview your parents, grandparents and research others who may have been alive at that time. You will need to insert music, images, and an excel spreadsheet into your show...good luck!
 * CHOICE #1: POWER POINT FINAL PROJECT**

Here is your chance to show off your multimedia, interviewing and recording skills! Using VoiceThread, create an interactive show to portray your Social Studies topic and save it to the web. Good luck!
 * CHOICE #2: VOICETHREAD: TECH RESEARCH FINAL PROJECT**
 * TASK**:[[file:Tech Voicethread Project.doc]]


 * RUBRIC:** [[file:Voice+Thread+Presentation+Rubric.pdf]]

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 * Fontbonne Academy 2011 Examples: Topic - Holocaust **
 * Below are examples of some previous class projects to give you an idea of some results. **