End of Quarter Extra Credit Project

Extra Credit Project

(OPTIONAL)

(WORTH 30 POINTS)

Directions:

Research information on the different acts the Kings and Parliament passed against the colonies that led to the Declaration of Independence.

1.  Create a collage or mural on a poster board visualizing at least 5 acts that were passed that affected the colonies.

a.  Collage - A piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper together on a poster board.

b.   Mural – A painting or drawing executed directly on a wall.  In this case, directly on a poster board.

2.  On a sheet of paper, explain the five acts you chose and the effects they each had on the colonies. Information must be typed or written in blue or black pen and must be at least one page in length. (12 point font, Times-New Roman)

Remember, you must include a bibliography for your project. Students must use at least 2 sources (this does not include pictures or the online textbook).

SOURCES IN MLA FORMAT – USE EASYBIB.COM

Late projects will not be accepted, and BOTH parts of the project (visual and paper) must be turned in to receive any credit. 

** Any project that is found to be plagiarized (directly copied from a website, book, or another student) will automatically be given a zero. Student will not be given the opportunity to recycle the grade.***

Rubric:

Points	Title	Description
5	Bibliography	Bibliography is included with the project. At least two sources are used.  Sources are identified how they are used. Bibliography is written in pen or typed, and in MLA format.
10	Paper	Content is accurate and correct.  Content pertains to the time period that is being studied. Content is put into student’s own words.  Content is either typed or written in blue or black pen, and is at least one page in length in 12 point font, Times-New Roman.
5	Organization/Presentation	Project is put together as specified in directions. Project is neat and free of errors.  Project is easy to understand.
10	Collage/Mural	5 visuals clearly aligned with different acts.  Visuals are clear and easy to see.  Dedicated effort and research evident in the final product.

Due Dates:

A Day: Wednesday, 10/19

B Day: Thursday, 10/20