Part+1

= Due 1/5 =

Why does our government need to evolve?
Use the president's video, which is available on YouTube for reference, to help support your answer with __**evidence, especially from primary documents**__. It is titled __History Channel The Presidents__.

Remember to BRING IN A PRINTED COPY!!! We are going to have a practice Socratic Seminar for the topic on that day.
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeWVkiwSJYE&feature=related 2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAyWag-SzBM&feature=related 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JHyZN4Y5DU&feature=related

=Government Project 1=

TOTAL Points: 400
Panel Discussion:
 * = __Step 1__ (Due 9/20 at 11:59 PM) (100 Points) =
 * Create a detailed PowerPoint/Keynote Presentation about **__10__** of the most important facts in your chapter that your group prepared for __**EXAM 1**__.
 * Be able to demonstrate your expertise in your subject and professionalism by leading a 10 minute discussion about your Chapter. || = __Step 2__ (9/24 at 11:59 PM) (100 Points) =
 * Create a 2 minute mini-documentary, slideshow, or skit that represents the "story" of your chapter.
 * You must utilize 3 primary sources to make your story more effective and legitimate.
 * Any film work that you do must be **original and not copied from YOUTUBE.** ||
 * = __Step 3__ (9/27 at 11:59 PM) (100 Points) =
 * Build your presentation into a 30-45 minute activity for the middle school Intro-US History classes.
 * For this activity, you will design a "simulation" to interact with your middle school audience. || = __Step 4__ (9/28 Final Day to organize/troubleshoot; 9/29-9/30 Practice Lessons) (100 Points) =
 * = Teach your lesson to the middle school students from 10/3-10/6 . = ||

= Government Exam 1 Due 2/1 =

=** DUE 11/2 100 Points **= ==__Mini-video Project__: Create a 2-5 minute video to highlight the ** topic, thesis, and evidence ** for your research paper below. Essentially, you are creating an Introduction Paragraph for your Research Paper, then, you will be transforming it into a video to share with your peers.== Criteria: 1. You **__may__** not voice over YouTube clips or any other pre-made clips 2. You must end your video with your sources in the credits. 3. Your video must remain on topic, just like your Research Paper, so do not go into areas that do not apply to your topic. 4. You **CAN** actually combine the three topics, but do so carefully. Sample Video: