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Today your child received Unit 6, Winds of War. Please take a few minutes to check over the packet of instructions (located in the binder under UNIT IN PROGRESS) before signing the tear-off slip. Attached to this sheet is a Goal Setting Sheet and calendar of due dates. Have your child decide when they need to work on specific sections, so that all sections are completed on time. Have your child complete the calendar and then please put it somewhere where you can monitor their progress. We will spend a significant amount of time in class on this project. Please encourage your child to use their classtime wisely. This project should not take most students longer than one hour per night if they are using their class time wisely. Some students also need help staying on task with their homework. Studying in from to the TV or while talking on the phone takes much longer than working without distractions. As The Blue and Gray ball grows near we will be spending less time, in class, on individual projects and more time on overall class preparation. Because of this, class time will become less frequent as the due date approaches - please monitor your child's progress. My classroom resources on the Civil War are very good, however they are never enough. I encourage you to help your child with this project by scheduling several tips to the city library for research sessions.
This is a Treasure Hunt! You need to find as much information as possible on the topics listed below. You probably will not complete a11 of the assignments, but you should complete enough to accumulate at least 325 points (this would equal a C). Your information should be recorded on separate pieces of paper, with accurate bibliography information at the top (see example at the end of this packet). After gathering all of the needed information, find an attractive way to display the items. You may use a folder or binder (must have table of contents, title page {see example at the end of this packet} and dividers), poster, tri-fold or a combination of styles. You will have some research time in class, the remainder of the scavenger hunt must be completed at home. USE YOUR IMAGINATION CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY ARE A MUST!!
Rough drafts and bibliography information sheets should be organized and turned in separately.
Choose two (equals 1 set) articles from a "Theme Folder" (black bucket to read and reflect on. After you have chosen your articles cite the article on top of a piece of paper. Write two (2) or more well developed paragraphs summarizing the article. You must then answer the questions that accompany each article.
Choose a Cobblestone Magazine, found in the "Cobblestone" case, to read. In the magazine folder you will find a list of activities with instructions, follow the instructions exactly.
If your family knows of a relative that served in the Civil War you can do a research project to find information on him/her. For directions ask for the National Archives Sheet.
Section 5: Internet Connections (25 points each) Surf the Civil War web. The net is full of Civil War sites. Visit a site that interests you read the information, print if possible, and summarize the information you found. Turn in all printed information w/address) with your rough drafts. Some Sites to get you started or use a Search Engine to find more:
Choose one or more of the items below to complete. Creativity and workmanship are very important.
OPTIONS: Design (can't be drawn on paper) a Confederate and Union Flag, in addition to one other flag such as: State, Regiment or unit. You must complete a "Flag Sheet" for each flag you do (get the sheet form me). Design a Political Cartoon or Poster Develop a creative, artistic Time Line using the "Civil War Timeline Sheet" (worth 100 points)
You become a man, woman, or child involved in the siege of Vicksburg (see related article under voices: Article 1). Write at least three days worth of diary entries which describe your daily routine (more days can be completed for additional points). Each entry (day) must be at least 1 page long historically correct and accurately dated. You may decide to be a Union soldier, camp follower or a citizen of Vicksburg, either way you will need to do some independent research to realistically depict your characters actions during the siege.
Foods and etiquette vary according to region and time period. Research the foods and etiquette of the 1800's. Prepare a dish and bring to class (enough so we can sample). Write a paper, w/bibliography, which includes the following information. Be prepared to demonstrate your findings.
You could also research table manner, party rules (etiquette) of the time period. Write a paper, w/bibliography, which includes the following information. Be prepared to demonstrate the following.
Do you have ancestors who fought in the Civil War? If your ancestor served in the Union Army, the National archives may have pension records for him in their files. The Archives staff will check their files and, if they find any reference to your ancestor, they will photocopy the files for you for a nominal fee. To take advantage of this service write to the Archives at the address below and request a copy of form NATF Form 80, National archives Order for Copies of Veteran's Records." Order one form for each Union soldier you would like them to search. General Reference Branch (NNRG-PO) National archives and Records Administration 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408 When you receive the form, you will need to fill in the following information:
Naturally; the more information you are able to provide, the more likely the Archives will be to find something. It is helpful if you can also provide the name or number of regiment and company of the unit in which he served, whether unit was Infantry, Cavalry-or Artillery, Date of Birth, Date of Death, Name of Widow or other Claimant, Places where Veteran lived after service, and Pension-Bounty Land File No. If the archives find a file on your ancestor, they will photocopy the file, then send you a bill 'They do not have records of Confederate soldiers, which makes sense if you think about it a second. However, many states paid pensions to their Confederate soldiers and you may be able to get similar information by contacting the state from which he served
Tri-fold Display Requirements: Name of Battle_________________________________________ Date of Battle__________________________________________
Number of Points Possible:_______________________________ Map of the battle
a) the sequence of events b) troop movements c) landmarks and obstacles d) must have a legend Side Section
a) names of commanding generals b) number of troops involved c) number of casualties d) write an editorial about this battle for each section. That is, write it from the Northern point of view and place it on the Northern section. Rewrite your editorial from the Southern-n point of view and place it on the Southern section. e) anecdotes, pictures, other information
CIVIL WAR TIMELINE A timeline is not just a list of events. Be sure you set up your timeline with an appropriate ratio of time:distance before you start adding your events. Events that are underlined must be illustrated. ILLUSTRATIONS MUST BE AUTHENTIC! You may draw the illustrations or copy them from resources (if you copy from books or magazines you must cite the source in a footnote.) November 6,1860
December 4, 1860
December 20,1860
January 10,1861
January 11, 1861
January 19,1861
January 26,1861
January 29,1861
February 1, 1861
February 8, 1861
February 15,1861
February 18,1861
March 4, 1861
March 11, 1861
April 12,1861
April i3, 1861
April 18, 1861
April 19, 1861
April 20,1861
April 27, 1861
May 6, 1861
May 7,1861
May 20,1861
May 20,1861
May 23, 1851
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Possibilities for comparison of different schools include:
Describe each in terms of:
Compare them on the basis of:
Other requirements:
Format: Introduction 10 points
Body--
Conclusion 20 points
organization/ presentation 10 points
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