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Web Quest ELA B1 & B3 June 2009

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 2007-08 WINTER VACATION EXTRA CREDIT

EXTRA CREDIT PROJECTS

Syllabus   English Samples
Requirementst   Social Studies Samples
Research report? How do you start?   World Music Drum Samples


THE PROJECT CHOICES:

 

Project 1 Traveling?
Compare and Contrast South Gate and the town you are visiting in another country.
Please include details, descriptive adjectives, facts, etc.

For example:
Compare and contrast the beliefs, costumes, rituals, use of food, geography, weather, population size, transportation, stores, trade and crafts, music and art, food and drink, burial practices, what people do with their "free" time etc.

Besides the 7 paragraph essay, include:
2 or more pages of notes, a web or outline, a bibliography of 6 sources, and the 12 vocabulary words mentioned above. If you would like a graphic organizer for this project, please ask me.
• Be prepared to present your project to the class!

Please make sure to read the project syllabus and requirements near bottom of page!

 

Project 2 You Build it
Turn in a proposal to me by December 1, please do not start until after we discuss and agree.

'You build it' should include: 1) the "big idea" 2) the form 3) your own rubric 4) a calendar of steps
5) An 'in depth' examination of yout ropic 6) a presentation

Please make sure to read the project syllabus and requirements near bottom of page!

 

 

Project 3 Compare and Contrast Beliefs and Rituals
Compare and contrast the beliefs, costumes, rituals, use of food, music and art, etc. between the Ancient Egyptians and Central American's who participate in the "Day of the Dead."

As you know, in every culture, there are traditions and beliefs about death. The Central Americans call it the Day of the Dead and have their particular traditions and beliefs. The Egyptians don't use the term 'Day of the Dead', because their culture is different.

The easiest way to do this assignment is one custom at a time. One way to organize the information for your essay is to make a two sided chart that has the Day of the Dead customs on one side and the Egyptians on the other (example: food offerings to ancestors.)

What do the Egyptians do differently that you could compare and contrast? The details of the customs will give you many specific things to compare and contrast. This is called a point by point comparison.

Below is a sample chart with just a few possibilities...

 
  Central Americans Ancient Egyptians
Food offerings    
Costumes    
Treatment of the Body    
Art (style, color, material etc.)    
Afterlife beliefs    

Please make sure to read the project syllabus and requirements near bottom of page!

 

Project 4 College Tour
Tour a college/university (public or private)

For a list of colleges in the Southern California Area please refer to either:
1) the web-http://www.california colleges.edu/ 2) phone book 3) public library.

* Your tour must be documented by ticket stub or parking pass or brochures from the institutions.
* Be prepared to present your project to the class!


Suggestions for project 1:
Describe and analyze the details of your your visit/tour.
For example: What does the inside and outside of the place look like? • What were the students learning or doing? • What courses are offered that interest you? • What were your impressions and reflections? • How does the school compare to SGMS?

Please make sure to read the project syllabus and requirements near bottom of page!

 

Project 5 Museum Tour
Tour a History, Art, or Science Museum

For a list of museums in the Southern California Area please refer to either: 1) the internet 2) phone book
3) public library 4) The LA Times Sunday Calendar

Suggestions for Project 2:
 Describe and analyze the details of your your visit/tour.

For example: • What does the inside and outside of the place look like? • What were the viewers seeing or doing? • What exhibits interested you and why? • What were your impressions and reflections? • What artists or animals or ides were exhibited? • What was the theme of the exhibit? • What is the reason for the exhibit? • Any solutions for improving the museum experience?

* Your tour must be documented by ticket stub or parking pass or brochures from the museum.
* Be prepared to present your project to the class!

Please make sure to read the project syllabus and requirements down below!


 

2005 'VACATION' RESEARCH PROJECT SYLLABUS

1) Project is worth 100 points.............Due date-January 9, 2005.

2) You only have to choose one of the four projects (except students who received a C- or less for the first semester. You will be given additional assignments to improve your skills and knowledge.)

3) Anyone can do more than 1 project (for 50 pts maximum extra credit)

4) If you have another topic in mind, show me your plan! All independent projects require teacher approval.

5) Plan your time, please don't postpone and do it all at the last minute! (Start early November!!!)

6) If you plan to be out of town most of the break, look at Project #4

7) (optional) You may also present your project on a 'display board' if you wish

8) (optional) Drawings, designs, and creative touches

Each project requires:

a) written or typed 7 paragraph essay along with:

b) 2 or more pages of notes you took during your visit (or research) including at least 6 questions and answers

c) an outline or web to organize your essay

d) please include 12 new vocabulary words/ definitions related to your tour or research. Place the page after your 7 paragraph essay

e) Bibliography with at least 4 sources

f) 2-5 minute Class Presentation

 

If you have any questions about anything during the fall, please contact me.

I hope you learn a lot and I wish your family and you a happy and healthy vacation!!!!!!!

Sincerely, Mr. Forfar


 

 

 


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