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PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES


GLOBAL STUDIES II 

PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATES

      WED. 2/6 ---  TERRORISM

      WED. 2/27 ---  PERSONAL AD

      WED. 3/12 ---  REFUGEES

      WED. 3/26 ---  ETHNIC/RELIGIOUS TENSIONS

      WED. 4/9 ---  POST-COLD WAR “HOT SPOTS”

      WED. 4/30 ---  RESUME

      WED. 5/21 ---  TOUR GUIDE

      WED. 6/4 ---  SCRAPBOOK

      * These assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date shown, they will NOT be accepted late!

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Portfolio


GLOBAL STUDIES II

SPRING 2008

      As an essential part of this course you will prepare a portfolio of various items requiring independent research. These portfolio assignments will make up 25% of your class average. 

      1. TERRORISM (10 Points)

   Ïcreate a TIME LINE from 1960 - Present with graphics, charts, pictures, etc… showing:

  a. at least 1 specific Terrorist Act per Decade

      b. a 3-5 sentence description of each act (Who, What, Where, Why)

The Time Line should be aesthetically pleasing (interesting to look at), well organized and colorful. Make it large enough to be easily read. Part of your grade depends on this!

      Ïfind 3 NEWS ARTICLES from the

  1. read each article and type a 50 – 75 word analysis of each article
  2. turn in a copy of each article with analysis attached at the end of the article
  3. include the source for each article
  4. create a booklet with all 3 articles together; include a Title Page as a cover sheet:   Your Name

      Terrorism Articles

      Due Date       

      Mr. Harmer

      Ïtype a 1 PAGE PAPER about a specific Terrorist or Terrorist Organization.

      Include:

  1. Title / Bibliography Pages
  2. Specific, pertinent information about the person or group

      2. PERSONAL AD (10 Points)

Ïcreate a PERSONAL AD for 2 famous historical figures as it might appear on a site such as Cupid.com. Use Personal Ad / Outline format, NOT paragraph form!

  1. assume the role of the Historical Figures
  1. include at least 5 accurate details about each person
  2. include a picture of each person
  1. 100 - 150 words
  1. present in poster format to be displayed on wall

      *Try to make this humorous, but remember to use accurate information

      *Choose from the following list:

      Alexander the Great  Yasir Arafat Aristotle  Kemal Ataturk

      Otto von Bismarck  John Calvin Charlemagne Jesus Christ  

      Catherine the Great  Copernicus Oliver Cromwell Elizabeth I

      Winston Churchill  Mikhail Gorbachev Henry VIII Adolf Hitler

            Saddam Hussein  Joan of Arc Julius Caesar Justinian

            Ayatollah Khomeini  Osama bin Laden V.I. Lenin  John Locke

            Louis XIV   Louis XVI  Martin Luther Machiavelli

            Marie Antoinette  Karl Marx  Montesquieu Mother Teresa

            Benito Mussolini  Vladimir Putin Anwar Sadat Robespierre

            Gamal Abdel Nasser  Joseph Stalin Lech Walesa Voltaire

            Napoleon Bonaparte  Boris Yeltsin Zheng He  Rousseau

      3. REFUGEES (10 Points)

      Ïcreate a POWER POINT presentation of events related to Refugees from the past 50  years. You should include:

  1. minimum of 15 slides (plus a Title slide and Bibliography slide)
  2. A general definition of Refugees
  3. Specific examples of where they originate
  4. Reasons for becoming Refugees
  5. Numbers of Refugees
  6. Where they seek asylum
  7. Countries/organizations providing assistance
  8. choose a specific group of Refugees and describe their situation

      Examples: Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Serbia, Afghanistan, Cambodia,  Vietnam.

      *You may work with a partner on this project and make a 5 – 10 minute presentation to  the class using the Power Point as a supplemental resource

      *Power Point should include graphs, charts, pictures, etc… to reinforce your information.

4. ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS TENSIONS (10 Points)

ÏCreate a POSTER which includes:

  1. a definition for Ethnic and/or Religious Tensions
  2. at least one map of a specific country/region affected by Ethnic / Religious Tension (it should show the groups involved) 
  3. attach 2 News Articles about the specific problem with a 30 – 50 word analysis of each article

      examples: Northern Ireland, Balkans, Indonesian Christians, East Timor, China-Tibet,  India-Pakistan. 

Ïcreate a TIME LINE showing major events related to the issue. Include:

  1. pictures, graphs, charts, etc…
  2. at least 3 other worldwide events that occurred during the Time Line dates

Ïtype a 1 PAGE PAPER about your chosen Poster/Time Line topic:

  1. explain position of opposing sides
  2. who, what, when, where, why
  3. major Events
  4. results

Include a Title Page: Name

                  Ethnic and Religious Tensions

                  Due Date

                  Mr. Harmer

Include a Bibliography Page showing sources of information

5. POST-COLD WAR “HOT SPOTS” (10 Points)

Ïcreate a POWER POINT presentation that includes:

  1. minimum of 15 slides (plus a Title slide and Bibliography slide)
  2. discuss the Causes, Specific Events related to the issue, Results, and the Present Status of the situation
  3. use maps, graphics, pictures, etc… to enhance the project
  4. you may work with a partner on this project
  5. you must make a 5 – 10 minute presentation to the class using the Power Point as a supplemental resource

Choose from the following topics:

The Middle East (Arab-Israeli conflict), North Korea, China, India/Pakistan, Afghanistan (Taliban), Iraq, Chechnya, former Yugoslavia

6. RESUME (10 Points)

Ïcreate a RESUME for an important historical figure. Assume the role of the person and include in proper Resume format:

  1. Objective (job applying for/historical importance of person)
  2. Education
  3. Work Experience
  4. Awards/Achievements
  5. Personal Interests

      This must be presented with a Cover Letter that includes a picture of the person

Choose from the following list:

      Alexander the Great  Yasir Arafat Aristotle  Kemal Ataturk

      Otto von Bismarck  John Calvin Charlemagne Jesus Christ  

      Catherine the Great  Copernicus Oliver Cromwell Elizabeth I

      Winston Churchill  Mikhail Gorbachev Henry VIII Adolf Hitler

            Saddam Hussein  Joan of Arc Julius Caesar Justinian

            Ayatollah Khomeini  Osama bin Laden V.I. Lenin  John Locke

            Louis XIV   Louis XVI  Martin Luther Machiavelli

            Marie Antoinette  Karl Marx  Montesquieu Mother Teresa

            Benito Mussolini  Vladimir Putin Anwar Sadat Robespierre

            Gamal Abdel Nasser  Joseph Stalin Lech Walesa Voltaire

            Napoleon Bonaparte  Boris Yeltsin Zheng He  Rousseau

            You can NOT re-use a person from the Personal Ad Project

      7. TOUR GUIDE (20 Points)

ÏDesign a TOUR (a minimum of 7 days) of the religious, architectural, historical and/or archaeological sites, and natural attractions of your selected United Nations country. This tour must be presented in a hard cover binder and include the following:

      a. at least 3 accurate maps of the country and cities visited

      b. a daily diary of places to visit with a brief description of each

      c. description of modes of transportation (include a flight itinerary)

      d. names of hotels and restaurants

e. description of local norms, customs, and etiquette

f. pictures of places visited and of the country in general

g. an accurate homemade passport

      h. any other information that might enhance your tour

      8. SCRAPBOOK (20 Points)

ÏCreate a SCRAPBOOK of materials/information on your chosen United Nations country

                        Scrapbooks must contain the following:

      a. Summary of Nation (2 typed pages)

      a) Geography

                  b) Culture

                  c) Government

                  d) Economy

            *include a Title Page and a Bibliography Page

            b. 3 News Articles about your chosen nation from the past year

                              (newspapers, magazines, etc..)  

*include a written, detailed description of each article

c. A handmade flag of your country (Use your imagination/Be creative!!!)

                  *ALSO, a picture of your country's flag.

d. A world map showing your nation in relation to the rest of the world, a regional map (continent), and an individual map of your country.

e. Complete and include the Information Organizer sheet provided by me.

f. Extra information to enhance the project. (Recipes, pictures, national anthem, items of cultural interest, etc…)

The Scrapbook must be organized in a hard cover binder

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March 2008


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GLOBAL

STUDIES

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*You can use 1 page of hand written notes for any of the Chapter/Section Reading Quizzes

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Notebook

Quiz


EXAM

MIDDLE AGES

(Library)


Chapter 12

Section 1

Reading Quiz

QUIZ

Vocab #5

Current Events

Regentsprep

(1e-Culture #11-20)


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Chapter 12

Section 3

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Chapter 12

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REFUGEES

POWER POINT

PRESENTATIONS



REFUGEES

POWER POINT

PRESENTATIONS

QUIZ

Vocab #6

South Asia Map

Current Events

Regentsprep

(1e-Culture #21-30)

PRESENTATIONS


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Chapter 17

Section 1

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Notebook

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Vocab #7

Current Events

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Chapter 18

Section 1

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ETHNIC&

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Ch 18 Sec 3

Reading Quiz

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Vocab #8

Current Events

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(1e-Culture #41-50)

EXAM

Renaissance

Reformation

Scientific Revolution

Absolutism

Enlightenment

French Revolution


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