Marco Polo Project

The following elements must be included in your research project:

Biographical Information of Marco Polo
- whatever you think is important
- what people should know about him

Timeline of his journey
- Original time line - do not cut and paste
- 5 to 10 events that indicate significant events and or the importance of his journey

Map of journey
- indicate entire route
- indicate significant points from timeline

Impact of Marco Polo's journey
- your analysis of the impact on Europe and Asia
- support your ideas with specific examples

Evaluation of Marco Polo
- Why is he an important historical figure or why is he overrated? (Opinion)
- support your ideas with specific examples

Optional formats for presentation
Slideshow
Flyer
Multi-Media Presentation
Poster

Use the following resources for your research:

Websites

New World Encylopedia

About: Marco Polo

Absolute Astronomy: Marco Polo

National Geographic - use headphones to listen to presentation

Interactive Map of Marco Polo Journey

Another Map of Marco Polo Journey

In The Footsteps of Marco Polo

Databases

Biography Resource Center

Global Issues in Context

World History Collection

Student Resource Center

Literature Resource Center

Biography SUPA Project

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

Student Resource Center - remote password - empirelink

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

Senior English Documented Argument Paper - Mr. Jeremias

As a class we have read a mumber or articles that have raised issues related to the Millennial Generation and its place in our world.  You will identify a topic from the reading that is current and discussed in a variety of media.  The following are examples of general areas from our reading that you might consider as you decide your topic:
Marriage
Expectations of employment
General perceptions
Reliance upon technology
Entitlement Generation
Millenial Generation and Religion
Political involvement
Millenial Generation and morality
Millenial Generation and civic action
Marketing to Millenial Generation

Your Task:  Use a close analysis of an article covered in class and what it suggests about a topic only as a point of entry to your own documented argument about an aspect of one of the topics.

Guidelines: You must use at least 3 credible outside sources - 1 must be a scholarly journal article

Requirements: Yours essay must be 3-5 pages, edited, double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font. It must include an original title, in-text citations, and a Works Cited page following MLA format.

The following links will provide you will sources and information you need for your research:

Vocation and Careers Collection 

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Student Resources in Context

Noodletools

USAToday-article

60Minutes

LATimes

Religions of the World

Religions of the World - Ms. Sherlock

Using books and internet links - you will be able to find the following information:::

Name of the religion

Areas of the world where it is practiced

Beliefs

Rituals/sacrifices

Major holidays and their significance

Behavior expected of members of this religion

Religions of the world

Religious Tolerance

Godweb

Student Resources in Context

The Spice of Life

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

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 :)

Preventable Diseases - Research Project

Directions: You will research and explore a preventable disease. The disease must be caused by unhealthy eating habits. You can use online and print sources to obtain your information. Once you have completed the research answer the questions listed below:

What are the warning signs of this disease?
What can cause this disease?
What are some foods that cause this disease?
What foods prevent the onset of this disease?
Please plan 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and 1 snack that will prevent someone from developing this preventable disease.

The following diseases are linked to information:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension

High Blood Cholesterol

Diabetes Type 2

Heart Disease

Stroke

Gout

Osteoarthritis

Tooth Decay

Endometrial Cancer

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Colon Cancer

Depression


Gallstones

Gallbladder Disorders

Distorted Body Image

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

Asthma

Dyslipidemia

Osteoporosis

Sensation and Perception Project

Sensation is the process of recieving information from the environment.  There are five human senses:

Vision
Hearing
Touch
Smell
Taste



Use the following links to obtain information for your project:

Vision

Color Blindness

Hearing

Touch

Smell

Perceptual Constancies

Depth Perception

Optical Illusions

ESP - Extrasensory Perception

How does smell contribute to taste?

Perception of labels - Do labels really matter?

Do Subliminal messages really work?