Knowledge: Knowledge of facts, terms, and being able to recall general information. |
- Create an Illustrated Timeline of major historical events during a certain time period. [Mathematical Logical; Visual Spatial]
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- Generate a List of Important and Interesting Facts about the topic. Add illustrations. [Mathematical Logical; Visual Spatial]
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- Label a Map with major cities, geographic features, key locations, and/or trade routes. [Visual Spatial; Mathematical Logical]
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- Create an Illustrated Dictionary/ Encyclopedia which includes 20 key terms about the topic. [Verbal Linguistic; Intrapersonal Reflective; Visual Spatial; Mathematical Logical]
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- Make an Illustrated Acrostic Poem about your assigned topic. [Verbal Linguistic; Intrapersonal Reflective; Visual Spatial]
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- Write a Newspaper Story, recording the main facts of an historic event (include the 5W's). [Intrapersonal Reflective; Mathematical Logical; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Design a Pamphlet or Brochure explaining the background of an historical event. [Mathematical Logical; Visual Spatial; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Assemble a Time Capsule of items that would be found at the site of historical event. [Bodily Kinesthetic; Intrapersonal Reflective; Visual Spatial]
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- Make a Pop-up Book outlining the key components of a historical event/time/culture. [Visual Spatial; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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Comprehension: Understanding the meaning of information. |
- Write a Story about what it would have been like to witness a major historical event. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Make a Diagram or Collage of an historical event. [Visual Spatial; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Make an Historic Illustration or Draw a Cartoon about your concept of a major event. [Visual Spatial; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Summarize an Article or Web site that deals with your topic. [Verbal Linguistic; Intrapersonal]
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- Make a Skit or Re-enactment of an historic event. (Dramatization/ Re-enactment) [Bodily Kinesthetic; Interpersonal; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Make a Want Ad or Resume for an historical figure or a specialized job. [Mathematical Logical; Visual Spatial]
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- Create a Shoebox Diorama of a historical scene. (Panoramic Diorama) [Visual Spatial; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Draw a Mural which illustrates various scenes of a series of historical events. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Visual Spatial]
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Application: Using previously learned information in new and creative ways to solve problems. |
- Make a Game, Puzzle, or Host a Quiz Show. (PowerPoint Games Template) [Bodily Kinesthetic; Interpersonal; Mathematical Logical]
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- Make a Puppet Show or Perform a Skit in Costume. [Bodily Kinesthetic; Interpersonal; Mathematical Logical]
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- Create an Illustrated Mobile of scenes from a series of historical events. [Visual Spatial; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Write a Chapter for a Textbook or Make a Photo Essay covering the main points of the topic. [Verbal Linguistic; Intrapersonal Reflective; Visual Spatial]
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- Create a Story Board, Filmstrip or Comic Strip showing events in a sequence. [Visual Spatial; Intrapersonal Reflective; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Create a Diorama or Model of an historic scene. (Dynamic Diorama / Diorama Dreams) [Visual Spatial; Mathematical Logical; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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| Analysis: Breaking down information into significant parts, identify cause and effect relationships, and support generalizations. |
- Create a Multimedia Thinking Map. Multimedia Rubric [PDF] [Mathematical Logical; Intrapersonal Reflective; Visual Spatial]
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- Make an Illustrated Flow Chart which shows the major stages of development or outlining the major events in sequence. [Mathematical Logical; Intrapersonal Reflective; Visual Spatial]
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- Write a Biography about or a Diary Entry from the point of view of a significant figure. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Make a Commercial or Advertisement about an historic event, product, or idea. [Interpersonal; Visual Spatial; Bodily Kinesthetic]
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- Compare and Contrast two events, people, or ideas in a Graphic Organizer. [Mathematical Logical; Visual Spatial]
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- Design an Illustrated Graphic Organizer showing connections between all the major components of the topic. [Mathematical Logical; Visual Spatial]
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- Design a Web page (Design) with links and connecting pages based on the topic. [Mathematical Logical; Visual Spatial; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Make a Newscast/ News Article that conveys the significance of an historical event or incident. [Interpersonal; Bodily Kinesthetic; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Organize a Museum Exhibit which conveys a sense of why a particular historical event is important. [Bodily Kinesthetic; Visual Spatial; Mathematical Logical]
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Synthesis: Creatively apply prior knowledge and skills to produce a new and original product. |
- Write a Script for a Show, Play, Puppet Show, or Song about some major accomplishments. [Verbal Linguistic; Musical Rhythmic; Bodily Kinesthetic]
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- Design a Record, Book, or Magazine Cover for a special edition about some major accomplishments. [Visual Spatial; Interpersonal Reflective]
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- Make a Newspaper about all the important news stories during a particularly active time in history. [Verbal Linguistic; Mathematical Logical]
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- Write an Essay explaining why an historic event occurred. [Verbal Linguistic; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Compose a Rap or Song about an historic event (include details about the event). [Musical Rhythmic; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Write new lyrics to an old television Theme Song (such as the The Brady Bunch, Gilligan's Island, or The Flintstones.) [Musical Rhythmic; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Form an Hypothesis and outline all the steps of the Scientific Method about the factors that led to an historical event. [Mathematical Logical; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Interview an Historical Character about his/her role in the events your are studying. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Make a Journal/Diary Entry expressing the thoughts that a person from the past may have had about a particular event. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Create a Video (Documentary or Newscast) for a Historical Event. [Visual Spatial; Verbal Linguistic; Interpersonal]
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- Write a Poem/ Creative Story based on actual historical events. [Verbal Linguistic; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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Evaluation: Judge the value of information based on personal values and opinions. |
- Make a Top Ten List of major contributions of a group, society, or individual. Provide a written explanation for why you selected each item on your list. [Mathematical Logical; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Conduct a Debate, Class Discussion, or Mock Trial of a controversial issue. [Interpersonal; Mathematical Logical; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Write a Persuasive Paper or Editorial explaining why people should accept your particular view on an issue .[Mathematical Logical; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Make a Judgment on whether or not you believe a particular historical event had a positive or negative effect. Make sure that you present both sides of the issue. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Mathematical Logical; Verbal Linguistic]
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- Create a Matrix showing the pros and cons of an event. Then persuade the class why they should accept or reject an idea. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Mathematical Logical]
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- Write an Editorial supporting your point of view of why an event is important. [Verbal Linguistic; Mathematical Logical; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Create a Hero/Villain Poster for an historical figure who has qualities of both. Make a decision on which qualities represent this person best. [Visual Spatial; Mathematical Logical; Intrapersonal Reflective]
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- Write Historical Letters sharing concerns and opinions that may have been written between two people who were directly involved in an historical event. [Intrapersonal Reflective; Verbal Linguistic; Mathematical Logical]
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