District: Schalmont Central School District

School/District Representative: Bronson Knaggs

SLO Project Name: Prezi, US History, Federalism

Authored by:Chase Campbell, Mary Faith and Kevin Meacham

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Grade Level(s): 11 Grade

Subject Area(s): US History and Government

Learning context:This project was done during the Federalism period in which students researched a topic and presented that information to the class. The presentation was then shared online for student access outside of class.

Actual NYS Common Core Learning Standards Referenced: (taken from SED publication)

Presentation of Knowledge:

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.

Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.

Speaking and Listening:

Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.

Assessments:Teacher generated rubric.

Student Outcomes(Exemplars):

Procedure:

Social Studies 11 - U.S. History & Government

Federal Period Projects

Mrs. FaithMr. Meachem

For this project:

  1. You will be allowed to choose a topic and a partner from your class.
  2. Your task is to create a Prezi presentation on your topic.
  3. You will be given 2 days in the computer lab to research your topic and begin to design and organize your presentation.
  4. Along with a Prezi presentation you will need to hand in a class “note taking” page so while you’re giving the presentation, the class can follow along and get the necessary notes.
  5. Both partners will need to talk during class as the Prezi is presented and should be prepared to answer questions that may arise.
  6. Note taking pages will be due on Friday, January 11.
  7. Presentations will begin on Friday, January 11 and will continue until all pairs have presented.
  8. The rubric on the back of this paper will be used to grade student work.

Topics:

  1. Washington’s Farewell Address
  2. Whiskey Rebellion
  3. Citizen Genet
  4. XYZ Affair
  5. Alien and Sedition Acts/ Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
  6. Election of 1800
  7. The Embargo Act
  8. Louisiana Purchase/ Lewis and Clark
  9. War of 1812 – causes and results
  10. Monroe Doctrine
  11. Missouri Compromise
  12. The American Plan/ Erie Canal
  13. Election of 1824 and Corrupt Bargain
  14. Jackson and the Native Americans – Assimilation, Worchester v. Georgia, Trail of Tears

Specific inquiry/activity:Please see above.

Instructional Modifications:None

Time Required:Two days were given in class for students to research their topic (42 min. blocks) and then time was given in class for students to present their findings.

Resources (materials):

Web 2.0 Tool(s) used:Prezi.com

Reflections: We have found Prezi to be an excellent alternative to PowerPoint when students do not have access to Microsoft Office from home but need to do a presentation. In addition it is a wonderful collaboration tool because multiple students can create the presentation in real-time while working from the same version. The non-linear nature of Prezi allows for a more creative use of space. This tool is free but does require students to sign up for an account.