Check out this fantastic research project where learners work to see the modern world through the eyes of a historian and analyze a contemporary event of their choice. An in-depth reflection on the project is given by the project creator, as well as all the necessary project worksheets and handouts involving source analysis and research/presentation guidelines.

Concepts

Research, current events

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Additional Tags

current events, research project, end of year project, research proposal, research paper, social studies

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Pros

• Absolute wealth of handouts and materials, from proposal handouts and source analysis, to project guidelines and rubrics
• Engaging and relevant project

Cons

• Since documents cannot be edited, instructor will need to redesign handouts

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 WHST.6-8.7 WHST.6-8.8 WHST.6-8.9 WHST.9-10.7 WHST.9-10.8 WHST.9-10.9 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.8 WHST.11-12.9