Exhibits 
At the beginning of the semester students were given a copy of the Term Project Checklist. Each group had seven weeks to research a topic of their choice from an assigned decade and apply that knowledge in a comprehensive presentation. After researching, assessing, and editing they had to demonstrate their knowledge with a series of criteria. This page highlights some examples of their hard work and creativity.
Online and Database research:
During their research, one group used www.fbi.gov to find primary sources for their topic of robbers and mobsters of the 1930's. They found a mugshot of Al Capone. and documents for Bonnie and Clyde.
Maps
Students were required to find or create a map showing an aspect of their period. Here is a map showing segregation in the 1950's.
Posters
Students had to create a poster as though they were living during their decade. The poster had to reflect the decade or topic they were covering. Most students used Microsoft Publisher.
Charts
Students were also required to show information in a chart or graph.
School attendance in the 1930's
Handouts
One form of assessment for the presenters was to give handouts. Websites provided puzzle-makers to accomplish this.
PowerPoint Presentations
While it was not required, many students chose to do their presentation through the use of PowerPoint. We taught those who were unfamiliar with the program how to use it, and gave pointers to those who had some experience.
Videos
Each group was also required to create either a music video or a commercial that represented an aspect of their decade. To view these you must have Windows Media Player to download go to www.microsoft.com
Vietnam War anti-draft commercial
Advanced Placement US History class.
Our AP US history class wrote a term paper on a significant Supreme Court decision of the 20th Century. Upon completion of the paper they created a PowerPoint presentation to describe to the class the history of their case, the majority and minority opinions and the social significance of the decision. In this portion of the project they were allowed to state their opinions of the case.
Bush v. Gore (view only if you are a Democrat)