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The Black Panther Party
Jim Crow Laws
to this blog. "HardWiki. Cut and Paste your entry by clicking on the "Discussions" tab. Make sure the researcher's first name only is provided!
"Hard copies", handwritten,
Projects must also include photos/pictures (at least 5) that represent your event/topic, a timeline of events, and maps that show the area of your event. Be sure to include captions that support your pictures, timeline, and map(s). This should be demonstrated in the form of a power point presentation.
Students will have until October 21, 2010 to complete the essay portion of their project and the extra credit power point presentations!

Projects must be in the form of a historical essay (5 paragraph minimum) or diary entries (10 minimum) in the voice of a person who experienced your event/topic and submitted to this blog. "Hard copies", handwritten, or printed copies will not be accepted.
Projects must also include photos/pictures (at least 5) that represent your event/topic, a timeline of events, and maps that show the area of your event. Be sure to include captions that support your pictures, timeline, and map(s). This should be demonstrated in the form of a power point presentation.
until October 15,21, 2010 to project and October 21, 2010 to complete the extra credit power point
Due dates:
September 3= choose research partners and event/topic (Ms. G. must approve)

Please list the books you've read over the summer along with a few sentences about the books. Be sure to let other bookworms know if this would be a good book to read and tell us why! Don't forget to add your first name only after your entry.
Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes is a powerful book about a group of teens and their life experiences. These high school students express themselves through poetry in their English class and we learn about their private and public selves. This book comes highly recommended because the author discusses real teen issues in the real world! 5 stars! (Ms. G.)
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Currently, we are reading Fire From the Rock by Sharon Draper and is is proving to be a great book! In addition to reading, listening, and learning about the Civil Rights Movement from a teen point of view, we were able to chat with Mrs. Draper recently! This book has action, mystery, and a little romance! 5 stars!!! (Ms. G.)
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September 17= references (minimum 3) you plan to use and a general outline(you may not use Wikipedia!)
(Over the fall intercession, research partners need to meet and work on their projects)
October 15=21= submission of for presentation
October 21=
Extra Credit: Power Point
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The following was originally published August 26, 2010 at http://theirmovement.blogspot.com/2010/08/civil-rights-movement-project.html
Beginning September 6, 2010, 7th grade students will work with no more than two other classmates to research and present information on one of the following topics related to The Civil Rights Movement. Most of this work will occur outside of the classroom. Events/topics from which to choose are as follows:
The NAACP: Yesterday and Today
Voting Rights
Marches and Rallies
The Freedom Riders
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Little Rock 9
The March on Washington
The Greensboro Sit-ins
Brown vs. Board of Education
Women in the 1960 Civil Rights Movement
The Black Panther Party
Jim Crow Laws
Projects must be in the form of a historical essay (5 paragraph minimum) or diary entries (10 minimum) in the voice of a person who experienced your event/topic and submitted to this blog. "Hard copies", handwritten, or printed copies will not be accepted.
Projects must also include photos/pictures (at least 5) that represent your event/topic, a timeline of events, and maps that show the area of your event. Be sure to include captions that support your pictures, timeline, and map(s). This should be demonstrated in the form of a power point presentation.
Students will have until October 15, 2010 to complete the essay portion of their project and October 21, 2010 to complete the power point presentations!
Due dates:
September 3= choose research partners and event/topic (Ms. G. must approve)
September 17= references (minimum 3) you plan to use and a general outline(you may not use Wikipedia!)
(Over the fall intercession, research partners need to meet and work on their projects)
October 15= submission of final essay prepared for presentation
October 21= Power Point presentations completed and prepared for presentation
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This is a project that will be completed during and after our Spring 2011 inter-session. Check back for due dates!
1. Each student will be required to choose a historic site in Chicago. (Due ) 5 pts.
for each accuurateaccurate detail= 50
a. the name of the historic site
b. the history of that name (when named, who named it, why that name, what was the cause of earning landmark status)

1.This is a project that will be completed during and after our Spring 2011 inter-session. Check back for due dates!
1. Each student historic site iin Chicago. (Due Nov. 12, 2009)) 5 pts. following details by Nov 25, 2009 (5 points for each accuurate detail= 50
a. the name of the historic site
b. the history of that name (when named, who named it, why that name, what was the cause of earning landmark status)
g. Any additional interesting facts learned about your landmark
h. Include at least 3 pictures
for presentation December 9-11, 2009.. (45 points)