OPVL - Mini WWI Project

Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitations
is a way to analyze historical documents in order to decide its usefulness.  For this project, you will choose one of the statements below and "prove" it to be true.  This will be done by researching photographs, informational text or propaganda posters.

Thesis Statement (choose 1)

A.  Propaganda during WW1 motivated men from both the Allied and Central Powers to serve their country by joining the military

B.  New technology used during WW1 made it one of the deadliest wars of the 20th century

You will analyze 5 photographs or propaganda posters according to the OPVL model.  For the purpose of this mini-study, you will be required to analyze 1 document with the full OPVL requirements.  The other 4 documents will be analyzed using Origin and Purpose as well as a brief summary explaining how the document supports your thesis statement.

Use the following sources to conduct your research:

World War 1 Technology


Propaganda Posters

Propaganda Posters from US and other nations


WWI Technology Photos

Library of Congress

US History in Context
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War & Terrorism Collection

World History in Context
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All The Broken Pieces - Baby Lift Research and 9/11 Research

 

Use the following resources to answer the research questions:

Video- Vietnam War History

History of the Vietnam War

What was the cause of the Vietnam War?
What was The Draft?
Why did American's oppose the Vietnam War?
How were soldier's treated when they returned home?


Babylift- Video


Operation Babylift - Overview

Vietnanm Babylift Legacy Page

PBS: Babylift

What was Operation Babylift?

Goodnight Saigon

Video: Vietnam Wall

 

UnKnown Soldier - John Hulme


The city is going to survive, we are going to get through it, it’s going to be very, very difficult time. I don't think we yet know the pain that we're going to feel when we find out who we lost, but the thing we have to focus on now is getting this city through this, and surviving and being stronger for it. --Rudolph Giuliani



September 11

ABC News 9/11

9/11 Memorial

IB Italian

Mi chiamo ________________________________________Signora Carfagno

 

La data ______________________________________________Italiano IB 2

 

IB 2 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT (SL)

 

The Goal of the written assignment is to complete a creative writing piece based on the common thread found within different articles (up to 4 articles)  based on the CORE topics (Social relationships, Global issues , Communication and Media)

 

1.     Choose a topic related to the CORE.

2.     Google the topic in the target language

3.     Choose a minimum of 3 sources (up to 4 sources max.) that are related to the topic of your choice ( 2 articles plus a blog and /or an audio visual source..

4.     Articles must be related to AND from the target culture AND written in the target language.

 

Things to consider before the writing process;

 

·        Ascertain the common threads of the articles chosen.

·        Highlight three important facts or ideas from each article.

·        How are they going to be developed in your paper?

·        How will those facts help you achieve your goals.

 

Task: choose one of the text types below for your body of your paper and develop a new piece of writing that will use your sources to show your knowledge of the topic. Make sure you include two facts or ideas from each article.  (300- 400 words)

 *** Make sure to include the links of your sources at the end of your paper***

 

Text types options:  Interviews, article, editorial, speech, brochure, formal letter, blog, informal letter, or diary entry.

 

 

RATIONALE

 

The rationale introduces the assignment in 150- 200 words and must include:

 

·        The subject investigated

·        A brief description of each of the sources

·        The student’s intended aim(s)

·        Explanation of how the student intends to achieve his or her aim(s) – choice of text types, audience, register, style and so on.

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

*SL candidates are required to provide the bibliographical information (title, author, publisher, date, web address, etc. as appropriate) of three or four sources used, the number of words in the task and the rationale, and to confirm the core topic that the written assignment relates to.

 

 

 

SOME NEWSPAPERS

 

http://www.i-italy.org/

http://www.americaoggi.info/

http://www.gazzetta.it/

http://www.italoamericano.com

http://www.corriere.it/

http://www.repubblica.it/

 

IB Dance

IB Dance Project

At the completion of this research project you will create a poster or power point presentation to share what you have learned about your subject.
You must include:
Known origins/first uses

Geographical origins

Dancers - is this a dance traditionally performed by men, women, children,
adults, groups, soloists, or partners?

What kind of training does this dance form require?

Venues and Events - outdoors, in temples, at weddings, on a public stage or holidays etc

Context - What connections does this dance form have to the religious, social, political, and economic situations where it was developed?

Parts of the body that are the focus of the dance

Distinctive and definitive movements

Costumes - Significance, reflections of cuture, practicality, focus of attention, etc

Musical accompaniment - traditional instruments, tempo, etc

Laban Effort/Actions

Narrative elements, if any

Props, if any

You must include the following and at least 5 images::::
A map, indicating geographical origins
Stills of distinctive movements
Images of traditional costumes

The presentation should be about 15 minutes in length and include an experiential element.
The rest of the class must have a chance to experience the dance through instruction and demonstration. Please have a musical selection that exemplifies the traditional accompaniment for your dance. The instruction demonstration should include a minimum of 64 counts and should illustrate some of the most essential elements of movement for your dance. Please plan time for identifying, breaking down, and explaining these movements and discussing their significance in the dance tradition.

Use the following sources for your research:::::

Fine Arts and Music Collection
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?p=PPFA&u=nysl_li_lbhs&authCount=1
hundreds of full-text magazines and journals covered in databases such as the Wilson Art Index and RILM, this collection provides resources to support research in areas such as drama, music, art history, and filmmaking

Gale Student Resources in Context

Biography Resource Center

History of Dance

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Different Types of dance

 

Civil War Project

Group Topics:

Slavery and its Future

Origins of the Civil War

The Coming of the War

Union vs The Confederacy - 1861-1865

War Leadership

Civil War Battles

Reconstruction


African Americans in the War and Life in the Post War South

Civil War Historiography

Research the above topics and create a PowerPoint presentation. 

Please use the following links to research:

CBiography Resource Center


US History in Context
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History Central

The Library of Congress

The National Archives

Historic Speeches

Reconstruction- PBS

Civil War & Reconstruction LOC

The Dark Side of Humanity

The Dark Side of Humanity

You will use the following research to find information about historically infamous people and or events and list the most interesting facts you learned.

How does this event/person represent the unit you are currently studying? Choose at least one of the essential questions and relate it to your area of study.

Essential Questions:

What can readers learn about themselves and others when examining the flaws in characters?

What motivates characters to commit actions they may not usually commit?

How do the actions of an individual affect others around them

 

Biography Resource Center (database)

 

Vllad The Impaler

 

Ivan the Terrible

                                                         Caligula

Adolph Hitler

                                                          Attila the Hun

Joseph Stalin

 

                                                         Genghis Khan

Pol Pot

 

Elizabeth Bathory

                                                       Lizzie Borden

Jack the Ripper

 

Joseph Mengele

 

Osama Bin Laden

 

Saddam Hussein

 

MaximilRobespierreien

 

Nero

 

Events

 

September 11                                  Nanking Massacre

 

The Holocaust                               The Trail of Tears

 

The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki

 

The Crusades                           Oklahoma City Bombing

 

Jonestown Massacre              Salem Witch Trials

 

 

 US History in Context  password= long_log

World History in Context  password= long_log

 

 

 

 

 

Latin American Great Depression Choice Project

Brazil

Argentina

Mexico

Venezuela

Cuba

Columbia

Nicaragua

With your partner - choose a country and create a visual presentation.

You will need to include the following information:

Describe your country's role and influence in the League of Nations

Describe the government structure of your country

Relations with the United States

Causes of Great Depression in your country

Impact of the Great Depression on the citizens of your country

To what extent was the government in your country successful in overcoming the Great Depression?

Biography Resource Center

World History in Context

Industrial Revolution Project

Industrial Revolution

You must complete a total of 3 mini projects on Industrial Revolution

Use the Tic Tac Toe Board to choose your projects

Use the following links to do your research:

Link to Mr. Milone's Homework page - use for FACEBOOK Template and Instructions


Facebook Instructions
Directions on how to create and post on Facebook Template

Fake_Facebook_Page.TEMPLATE
Facebook Template - download and save to your documents

Facebook Sample
Sample of a Facebook Page

The following links will provide you with information regarding the Industrial Revolution:

Industrial Revolution


British History

History Central

Industrial Revolution

ABC-Clio - Databases available through the high school

 

US History in Context

Password:  long_log

 

World History in Context

Password: long_log

 

World War 1 Project - HOTA

In what way was World War 1 a Total War?

Task - In a small group you will be assigned a characteristic of total war to research that is related to World War 1

Military Strategy:  Land Sea Air

Home Front: Political and Economic

Home Front: Social View

Technology: Advances and Effects

Requirements for your group presentation:

PowerPoint or Prezi
Set of class notes
MLA citations (4 sources needed)
Topic and group name needs to be included on notes

Criteria for your presentation:

Visuals, video clips, primary sources to support your country
Use textbooks and outside resources
Presentation must be 20 minutes
Please be considerate of background and font color of your presentation
Avoid using large chunks of text and reading directly from your slides

Countries to be examined:

Germany
England
France
Austria Hungary
Russia
United States
Ottoman Empire

Research Sources:

Please go to "Good Resources" on library website for webistes on this subject- social studies links are in chronological order

US History in Context
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World History in Context
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Military and Intelligence

War and Terrorism

Genetic Birth Defects Research Project

Choose a birth defect to research

Answer the following questions:
Definition
Cause
Statistics - how many babies born with this defect
Characteristics & Symptoms with pictures
How is it detected? When? Before birth or after birth?
Is there a treatment?
Is there a cure for this birth defect?
What are the long term effects of this birth defect on the person?

Create a PowerPoint presentation on the birth defect

Create a student activity to go with your presentation

Present and teach the class about the birth defect you researched.  Give them your student activity to complete

Evaluate your project by grading yourself and your partner on the project and the presentation

List of Birth Defects

PKU                                                                   Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle Cell Anemia                                           Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Bifida                                                     Color Blindness 
Autism                                                               Huntingtons Disease
Cleft Palate                                                       Hemophilia
Tay-Sachs Disease                                           Marfan Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy                                       Thalassemia
Down Syndome                                                Toxoplasmosis**

Use the following resources to conduct your research:

National Library of Medicine

CDC Birthdefects

March of Dimes

Photos of Birth defects

List of Support Groups

Health line

Kids health

Writing Task 1

Language in a Cultural Context (Gender)

The external assessment of Part 1 of your English Language and Literature course is known as Written Task 1.  You will repeat this assessment next year in a different part of the course, and you will choose the version that will be submitted to IB.  This grade will account for 10% of your score for the two year course.

As with the Further Oral Activity you should approach this year's Written Task 1 as though it will be the one your are submitting for external assessment.

Task:
You will write an 800-1000 word written assignment that addresses a gender related topic and a rationale of 200-300 words.  You may not write an essay instead you may choose from the list of suggestions or seek approval of another type of written task.

Blog
Petition
Speech
Feature Article
Opinion Editorial
Letter or Pair/Group of letters to the editor
Interview

**Read several examples of your text type and model yours after the best examples.  Utilize the same level of diction, same types of rhetorical strategies, the same structure etc

Complete or revise your rationale after you have written the assignment so that you can explain how you have addressed all the criteria listed on your proposal sheet.

The rationale must explain:

How the content of the task is linked to a particular part of the course and its learning outcomes.  Our essential questions were:
How is gender identity constructed?
How does one's culture affect one's understanding of a text?
How can language be used to convey or challenge traditional social roles?
How are individuals impacted by society's standards regarding gender?
How the task is intended to explore particular aspects of the course
The nature of the task chosen
Information about the audience, purpose and the social, cultural or historical context in which the task is set

The rationale should not only include knowledge about the text or topic studied but also about the formal conventions of the text type produced and how they relate to the aims of the task.

Latin America Research Project - 10H

Latin American Revolutions Project 10H

By the late 1700's, the revolutionary spirit that engrossed the United States and Europe spread to Latin America. People were dissatisfied with their social and political limitations and began to demand change.

Directions::::  As a group, you will research one of the assigned Latin American countries and become experts about its revolution.  You will then create a presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi, I-Movie etc)  and teach the class about your assigned country.  

Below is a list of the countries to be researched: 

Mexico

Brazil

Haiti 

Venezuela

Argentina 

El Salvador

Dominican Republic  

If there is a Latin American country your group would like to study that is NOT on the list, please let me know and we can discuss it.

In your presentation you must include: 

- A brief biography and a picture of the revolutionary leader(s)
How did he rise to power/position of leadership? In what way did he lead the revolt? How was he a successful leader? How was he an unsuccessful leader?  

- Evaluation of the Revolution
What were the causes (think about social, political, and economic reasons) of the Revolution? How did it begin? What social classes were involved and why? What were some important battles?

- Results of the Revolution
Who became leader, What were the social, political, and econmic results of the Revolution? Explain if you believe the Revolution was successful or not. Please include two maps of your country: one before the Revolution and one after the Revolution.

Individual
Each individual in the group will be responsible for handing in two individual assessments: 
Self Evaluation/Reflection using the project rubric 
1 page written response  to this statement in regard to Latin America
Revolutions:  Do the ends justify the means? Please use specific examples from your research and your class notes from the presentations.   

Biography Resource Center

ABC CLIO History Databases

World History Collection

Worldbookonline

World History in Context
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IB HOTA - Internal Assessment Research

The following information is needed for your proposal:

General Topic of Investigation

Possible Thesis Question

Relevant People, Concepts, Events or Situations

Eight Appropriate Sources

Use the following links to access information on possible sources

On the Library Website - go to good research sources for a list of appropriate websites on many historical events

World History Collection

ABC Clio History Collection

Biography Resource Center

US History Collection

Introduction to Culture Activity - Cultural Foods

Goal: Your task is to research a specific culture and cuisine. This activity will focus on taking information from printed books, not the internet. This activity will count as a quiz grade.  As you research your culture, please respond to the following questions

What is the geographic location of your culture? What influences does this have on the food that is eaten?




Describe one major holiday. Please include any food that is eaten

Identify 6 Special Ingredients

Define 2 of them that you are not familiar with.

Please describe in detail one of the recipes in your book. Why did this look good to you? What are the main flavor components? When would you serve this dish? Is this a dish that possible to make in class this year? Why or Why not?

Give the following information for the book you used:
Title
Publisher
City of publisher
Copyright date


Exit Activity

List one interesting fact about your culture to share with the class