You are required to complete a research project this semester that will include a PowerPoint, video, or other technological presentation and lesson.  This project will serve as your final exam

 AP European History Project Ideas

Keep in mind that when you choose a topic you need to be specific and focus your research.  You should also pick a topic that is significant in European history.  The topic must be of limited scope in order to be able to do sufficient and efficient research.  Before you begin your project, you must develop a thesis for your research.

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You must use a minimum of 10 resources, 4 of which must be primary.
You must also write an annotated bibliography.
You should use a mix of online and book resources.
Do not use:

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This semester you may work alone or in a group of up to four students.  The students in the group must be from the same class.  Student projects of one or two students must last no less than five minutes and no more than ten minutes.  Student groups of three to four must last no less than ten minutes and no more than twenty minutes. 

This project must emphasis the use of visuals.  You will need to know and be able to explain your topic with minimal use of written material.  The visual presentation may contain no more than 200words (400 words if in a group of three to four students). There must be significant use of pictures, diagrams, charts, etc. to enhance the presentation and the understanding of your topic.

Each member of a group must equally share responsibilities in all areas of the project (research, planning and organizing, and presentation).  If necessary, students in a group will receive individual grades based on the equity of project responsibilities.

AP European History
Project Proposal  

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The focus of your research should include the following:

1. Discuss and explain the era of this topic.
2. The country/countries are involved.
3. The important and relevant figures and their roles.
4. Include the political, economic, and social aspects of your topic as well as the role of women.
5. Explain the significance of this topic in history.

 Project requirements when submitting them to the teacher:

• Copy of your presentation (CD, Video, etc).
• Outline notes of your presentation to provide to the class.
• Annotated bibliography (10 source minimum with a minimum of 4 primary sources).  Use the appropriate bibliographic format.

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• Information found matches information needed?
• Work is handed in on time.

Research Project Rubric

You will be graded in four categories, each worth 25 points:

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