Cold War Project

Cold War Project

This project is a summary project of Cold War events from 1945-1989.   Your assignment is to create a timeline of Cold War events.  You may use PowerPoint, Prezi, Poster etc… to display your information. You must include 6 of the 10 Cold War events below:

Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

Chinese Communist Revolution (1949)

Korean War (1950-1953)

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Cuban Revolution (1959)

Creation of the Berlin Wall (1961)

Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961)

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

Russians in Afghanistan (1980’s)

Nicaraguan Revolution (1979-1990)

 

·         For each event, please include Who, What, When, Why and Results of the conflict.  Your project must be visually appealing-the use of maps, photos, and pictures are encouraged.  You should work with a partner to complete this assignment. 

·         If you wish to work with 3 or more people, ALL events must be covered. 

·         If you wish to work alone, 4-5 events must be covered.

·         This counts as a TEST GRADE!

 

Cold War Museum

The History of the Cold War - CNN pictures

Cold War -History.com

Biography Resource Center
remote password = empirelink

US History in Context
remote password = long_log

World History in Context
remote password = long_log

Vietnam Cold War Conflict

The Korean War

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Berlin Air Lift

Chinese Communist Revolution

The Cuban Revolution 1959

Creation of the Berlin Wall

Cuban Missile Crisis

Russians in Afghanistan

Nicaraguan Revolution 1979-1990

Global - Research Project - Mini Historical Investigation - Grade 9

What:  The growth and development of trans-regional trade networks

When:  600C.E. - 1600 C.E.

Where:  Asia, Africa and Europe

Why & How:  To what extent did trans-regional trade networks, like the Silk Road, influence the development of world history?

Using the resources listed below and the print sources made available research and complete the following Plan of Investigation: 

This investigation seeks to identify the impact of trans-regional trade networks from the period of 600-1600 C.E. The body of the investigation describes the important characteristics of the Silk Road.  The lasting impact of the Silk Road as a trans-regional trade network will be identified, examined and analyzed.  In the conclusion, the information will be summarized, justifying the thesis statement that the trans-regional trade network of The Silk Road had a lasting economic, social and political impact on world history

Research Project

Databases

World History in Context
Remote Password:  long_log


World History Collection

Biography Resource Center
remote Password: empirelink


Websites

Marco Polo: Book of Ser


Asia Silk Road: Spreading Ideas and Innovations

Smithsonian - Caravan Kingdoms- Yemen and the Incense Trade

Ancient History Encyclopedia - The Silk Road

Trade Routes across Africa

MetMuseum African Trade Routes

Harvard Lecture - Silk Road

How Ancient Trade Changed the World


Noodletools

Find It - World Book
username: lbhs
password: library

Biography Project - SUPA

BIOGRAPHY PROJECT - SUPA

For this assignment, each student will receive the name of an individual who made a significant contribution to American society.

Assignment Purposes:
To come to understand how a particular person's experiences can illuminate our understanding of the period or circumstances in which he/she lived.
To learn to do research of the sort professional historians do; locating, examining, and using appropriate source materials, and presenting one's findings to readers.

Assignment:
Biographical Sketch:
a) A factual account of the person's life, emphasizing aspects that are of historical significance.
b) Provide evidence and explanation of the person's historical contribution(s) and significance.
Evidence must be documented with references and citations to sources.
How and why is this person considered to be important?
What does her or his life tell us about the times in which he/she lived; about important social, scientific, cultural, economic, or politicaldevelopments; about the United States at the time?
Anotated Bibliography:
You are to create a list of reliable and relevant sources that illuminate your person's life and contributions. This list should include the sources that you used for this project as well as others that you can identifiy that may be available for research.

To get started with your research - you will find the following helpful:

Worldcat - a catalogue of material in libraries around the world - create a free account to
use this site.

Library of Congress - search materials of your person - clicking the links provided will give you info you need for your anotated bibliography.

Smithsonian - History & Culture

United States Holocaust Museum

National Archives - follow the link for general public access



Biography Resource Center - remore password - empirelink

Use the following links to access the library @Syracuse
You will need your Syracuse ID

Syracuse Library

Noodletools

Your paper should be 5to6 pages in length - consisting of the 2 parts explained above

 

The Spice of Life Project

Spice and Herb Project

You will research and explore a spice or herb for classroom use.
Using the links and materials provided you will answer the following questions:

What does your herb or spice taste like?

Where does your spice/herb originate from? How does it grow?

What are some products, dishes and or cuisines that are usually paired with this herb or spice?

What other herbs or spices does your herb/spice pair well with?

Does your herb or spice have any non food functions? How much does this herb or spice cost? Why should someone use it in a dish?

The SpiceHouse

SpiceEtc

CNNSpices

Spices,Herbs,Seasoning

AntiMicrobial Effects

Benefits of Herbs&Spices

The Epicenture

WebMD

In addition to these resources the library has many print sources that can assist you in finding this information.
Please ask for help if you need it :)

Congressional Committee Assignment -

In groups of two, you will research an assigned congressional committee.  The class will examine the roles of committees and subcommittees in Congress.  The following are the areas you must address for the assignment.  This is not an assignment where you need to be creative - just clear and informative.  The more you research, the better your assignment will be.  You can choose to create a Prezi or PPT to present to the class.  Presentation can include video (news clips) and visuals.  This assignment should be divided into the following sections:


List the functions of Legislative Committees


Define the different types of committees:  Standing Committees, Select Committees, Joint Committees & Conference Committees


List the functions of Legislative Subcommittees


Choose two committees from the House and two committees from the Senate
 - answer the following questions for each committee:
What is the jurisdiction and responsibility of the committee?
What issues is the committee working on currently?
Who are the leaders of each party on the committee? List their titles of applicable
How many members are there?
What is the breakdown of people on the committee?
What bills and issues is your committee presently addressing?
Is this committee broken down into subcommittees?
Are there differences between the House and Senate committees?




Use the following resources to assist in your research:


US.gov


Congressional Committees


House of Representatives


Congress


Senate

History of Aviation Heck

History of Aviation - Mr. Heck

You will complete a newsletter assignment using MS Publisher

To complete this assignment you will choose any person, moment or machine from Aviation History and recreate a front page of an imaginary newspaper from that specific date.

Requirements::

Your newsletter must contain the following:One page long
Historically accurate date
Lead story
Secondary story
One photo per story
Two other graphics throughout the newsletter
Table of contents

Your newsletter should be formatted using the following guidelines:Times New Roman, 12 point font
Single spaced paragraph
Spelling and grammar count
Your name will appear only at the top of each story as the author of the story

Use the following sources to help complete your project:



http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/bic1?userGroupName=nysl_li_lbhs
Biography Resource Center

http://aviation-history.com/

http://www.century-of-flight.net/

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/wb-timeline.html


http://www.nasa.gov/

Cradle of Aviation

Globa 9 - Ms. Pace - Mansa Musa

What lasting impact did Mansa Musa have on the West African trading kingdom of Mali?

Directions:

Answer the following questions in order to learn about Mansa Musa and his impact on the West African Trading Kingdom of Mali

Create a citation document using NoodleTools

Complete the questions below using your Google Drive account and share back your answers with me

If you do not complete this task in the library you are to complete is for homework.  It should be submitted to me no later that Friday February 13th.


Questions:

Who was Mansa Mansu, when did he live, where was he from?
How would you describe Mansa Musa as a ruler?
What role did the religion of Islam play in Mansa Mansu's life?
Mansa Mansu made a famous journey to Mecca during his lifetime, write a brief description of the journey
Discuss the impact of Mansa Mansu's journey on Mali
Mansa Musa is sometimes referred to as the richest man in history, explain why this is so.

Encyclopedia Britannica

African History

The Lion of Mali

Youtube

Biography Resource Center