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| Use of Information |
The "Big6™" is copyright © (1987) Michael
B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz.
For more information, visit: www.big6.com
| What am I supposed to do? |
Once you have received your nation assignment (from the list below, or another that you have discussed with our teacher), follow the steps below to complete your research project (essay and visual—see below). Once projects are completed, you will be making a brief presentation in class on what you have learned.
- Provide a brief overview of the early history of your nation or the region of the world it is in (from 1500 to 1900).
- Describe the modern (20th-century) history of your nation.
- What is the main cause of present-day conflict (political, economic, and/or social) in your nation? Does it involve self-determination, limited resources, national identity, religion, or ethnicity? Describe this in detail, and explain how this conflict is tied to the modern history of your region (i.e., a connection to imperialism, World War I, World War II, the Cold War).
- How is this nation dealing with this conflict? Who are the leaders involved, and what are their ideas? If the conflict involves other nations, who are their leaders and what are their responses to the situation? Are there any multinational organizations (the United Nations, NATO, the Red Cross) involved in dealing with this conflict? If so, are they helping? Why or why not?
- What are the future prospects for your nation? Will this conflict be resolved soon? Why or why not? How will your nation function in the 21st century—what are its economic strengths and weaknesses? Are there any other social or political issues or conflicts that they will have to deal with in the future?
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Israel | Brazil | Palestine | Afghanistan | South Africa |
| China | Iraq | Sudan | Mexico | Tibet | Pakistan |
| Northern Ireland | Venezuela | Russia | Iran | Sri Lanka | Somalia |
| Yugoslavia (former) | Korea | ||||
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- You must use 3 internet sources and 3 online sources. All of your sources must be included in a bibliography – MLA style.
- You must use the textbook to gather your initial background information, and may use other books to support your research. Any books used need to be included in your bibliography.
- At least one of your sources needs to be a current newspaper article.
- Use internet checklist.
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| How will I record the information? |
Your final product will consist of a five-paragraph essay (one paragraph for each of the five directions/steps above, addressing the questions/issues raised in each step) and an accompanying visual of your choice, such as a poster or PowerPoint presentation, that provides details such as maps, timelines, portraits of notable leaders, and images of key events.
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| How is the information best presented? |
Your visual should include detailed captions describing each image used. Remember, you will be presenting your research in class, so your visual should be useful to you and interesting to your classmates.
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| The finished assignment fulfills task. |
- Information found matches information needed?
- How well did my paper turn out?
- Did I revise with a critical eye?
- Sources are credited.
- Was I happy with my process of finding and using information?
- Work is complete and includes name and date.
- Work is handed in on time.
- How would I do a similar project in the future ?
Rubic:
Each of the paragraphs in your research paper is worth 10 points.
The Bibliography is worth 15 points.
Your presentation is worth 30 points - 15 points for the visual, and 15 points for your presentation of it.
Total - 100 point project!
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