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Use these links if you are AT SCHOOL:

1. Biography in Context

2. U.S./World History in Context

3. eLibrary

4. UMI Proquest

Use these links if you are AT HOME:

1. Biography in Context

2. U.S./World History in Context

3. eLibrary

4. UMI Proquest

Assignment

 

Quarter 4 Research: Heroes  

YOUR TASK: 

As students of the Humanities, you have been tasked with creating new, dynamic, infographic exhibits that will showcase heroes of past and present to visiting students. In order to take part in this amazing opportunity, you need to do research on a hero, then create a compelling infographic that proves the person you believe is a hero should be part of this Hall of Heroes. Your project should answer these questions:

 

PROMPT: 

What lesson(s) can be learned from a hero’s accomplishments and challenges?  

Why do people value this/these lesson(s)? 

What does perfection in heroism look like? Is it possible?  Can/should heroes be perfect?

 

 

TASK:

PRODUCT:

DUE DATE:

STEP 1: BRAINSTORM

Identify Your Hero:

Choose a hero and explain briefly why you think they are heroic. 

 

Work Day: 4/29 in Big Group


 		  

Research Proposal approved by O’Briant/

Metzler

Research Proposal by

Monday, 4/29

STEP 2:

SOURCE ANALYSIS 

Conduct Research

 

- Using at least THREE credible sources, create a Source Analysis for use in your final infographic.  Make sure your sources are diverse and:

  • Tell the successes and challenges of your hero 
  • Help to convey your hero’s values 

 

Source Analysis Chart 

 

50 

summative pts- Rubric

Source Analysis due: 

Friday, 5/3

by midnight

STEP 3:

CREATE A CANVA POSTER

Create an Infographic

 

- Prepare an infographic that showcases your hero. What can be learned from your hero’s accomplishments and challenges?

Infographic & Written Analysis 

 

100 summative pts - rubric

Rough Draft due: 

Wednesday, 5/8 by midnight

 

Final Draft Due: 

Friday 5/10 by midnight