Revolutions Assessment

This task will help assess your knowledge and understanding, investigating and researching and communicating skills Students learn to: identify the relevant sources for the chosen case study use historical sources appropriately in an historical inquiry describe key features of past societies and historical periods sequence major events to show an understanding of continuity, change and

causation Outcomes A student: E5.1 applies an understanding of history, heritage, archaeology and the

methods of historical inquiry E5.6 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources and uses

them appropriately in an historical inquiry E5.8 locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a

number of sources, including ICT, to undertake historical inquiry E5.9 uses historical terms and concepts in appropriate contexts E5.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including

ICT, to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences.

Task: Choose your own revolution BE CREATIVE! My instructions are purposely vague because I want you to brainstorm different ways to present your information. Your task is to explore the idea of “revolution”. Make sure that the focus of your research is proving your case study is “a time of change.” You must consult with me before beginning your research and get approval. POSSIBLE OPTIONS: Xinhai Chinese Revolution 1911 Spanish Revolution 1936 Cuban Revolution 1952 Chinese Revolution 1949 Iranian Revolution 1979 1968 – the year of Revolution Palestinian Intifada 1987-1993 Fall of the Berlin Wall 1989 Collapse of Communism 1989 Solidarity Movement Poland 1980s Velvet Revolution Czech Rep. 1989 Orange Revolution Ukraine 2004 Arab Spring 2011 *This task is not limited to these options – you may choose your own independent study research project. I encourage you to explore other options but you must have these approved prior to beginning the task.

Multimedia Art Presentation – Portraits of the Revolution

Use images and portraits to create a multimedia art exhibit the key figures in the your chosen revolution. Provide a brief biography of each historical figure. You may also want to include paintings of revolutionary scenes by important

revolution-era artists. Remember to cite your sources for all images.

Illustrated Map & Timeline - Mapping the Events of the Revolution

Use the Internet to identify 5–10 sites that played important roles in the revolution. For example, the French Revolution would have the Bastille, Place de la Révolution/Place de la Concorde, and the Versailles palace. Download either a contemporary map or a map from the time.

Label the map to indicate the historic sites and, wherever possible, the dates of major events that took place at each location. Write a brief description that explains the importance of the site.

Create an interactive timeline of the Revolution, with an overview of key events

Press Conference– Radical Thinkers of the Revolution

Write and deliver a speech that might have appeared at a meeting or press conference during the Revolution. Your speech should express a strong opinion and your knowledge of the main ideas of the revolutionary movement that you have chosen. Take a clear position in your writing and support that position with references to the policies of the revolutionary group. You could also incorporate an attack on the ideas of those who were seen as enemies of the Revolution. You should submit your task as an mp4 video file.

Marking Criteria Range A student in this range: 16–20 (Very High)

competently sequences a variety of key events in the

case study of revolution makes effective and specific use of a range of relevant

information demonstrates a perceptive and detailed understanding

of the revolution from a range of perspectives effectively communicates a detailed understanding of

chosen revolution, its causes and consequences

12–15 (High)

competently sequences key events in the events in the

case study of revolution uses a range of specific and relevant information demonstrates a sound understanding of the revolution communicates an understanding of revolution, its

causes and consequences

8–11 (Satisfactory)

sequences key events in the case study of revolution uses a range of relevant information demonstrates some understanding of the revolution communicates an understanding of the chosen

revolution, its causes and consequences

1–7 (Progressing)

describes key events in the case study of chosen

revolution uses some appropriate information describes some aspects of the chosen revolution presents limited understanding of chosen revolution