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Spring 2024 Projects

Writer's picture: Nichelle NelsonNichelle Nelson

Updated: Jun 10, 2024




Spring 2024 is in the books! We've had a GREAT year. I am so proud of the growth my students have shown over the school year. They have demonstrated the historical skills of:

1. Sequential Reasoning: Learning the logic of cause and effect.

2. Understanding History: Answering the questions of who, what, when, where, and why in history.

3. Evaluating and Interpreting History: Presenting and defending opinions by making judgments about historical information, validity of sources, and strength of argument.

4. Research Skills in History: Studying past events by looking at old documents, photos, and other sources to understand what happened and investigating why.

5. Analyzing Historical Issues and Making Decisions: Examining past events to figure out why things happened and what impact they had.


Let's take a look at some of our final projects.


Ancient World History: This Spring, our class focused on cultures such as the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Persians, and early Chinese dynasties. Key topics included emergence of Aegean civilization and how interrelations developed among peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, 600-200 BCE, the development of democracy in Greece, the expansion of the Roman Empire, Persian wars, the spread of major religions, and advancements in technology and art. Our virtual students engaged with interactive multimedia resources, such as videos, virtual tours of ancient sites, and digital timelines. They participated in online discussions, group projects, and simulations to deepen their understanding of historical events and their impact.

This is the link to their wonderful group project on the history of the Olympics.


High School U.S. History: This semester's comprehensive American History course for high school students offered an in-depth exploration of the social, political, economic, and cultural development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Through a blend of primary sources, interactive activities, and critical analysis, our students gained a thorough understanding of the key events, figures, and movements that have shaped the nation.

This is the link to their group project on The Gulf War Air Campaign.



Middle School U.S. History: These are our youngest students. They are becoming familiar with historical thinking skills:

  1. Chronological Thinking

  2. Historical Comprehension

  3. Historical Analysis and Interpretation

  4. Historical Research Capabilities

  5. Historical Issues-Analysis and Decision-Making

They chose to do their presentation on a topic that fascinated them. We had a great discussion in class on the long-term consequences of The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and this is their first digital history presentation.




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High School U.S. History -

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (central)

 

This course utilizes a free online textbook.  There is a good amount of reading, but assessment of the student's grasp of historical concepts leans more on short writing assignments and class discussion, and less on the memorization of dates.  We do spend time developing DBQ skills that are a part of some standardized tests.  Appropriate for 10th-12th grade.

Middle School U.S. History -

Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. (central) 

 

The required textbooks for this course A History of US: Eleven-Volume Set by Joy Hakim.  We spend three weeks on each volume.  It is not necessary to purchase the entire set at once.  Some volumes can be found in your local library.    

Assessment of the student's grasp of historical concepts leans more on short writing assignments, class discussion, and the completion of occasional projects.  Appropriate for 6th-8th.

African American History

Tuesdays, Noon to 1:30 p.m. (central)

 

This course is a survey of African American history from the kingdoms of West Africa up to recent current events utilizing online resources.  Appropriate for 7th-12th grade.

Ancient World History  - 

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (central)

 

The required textbook for this course is The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome written by Susan Wise Bauer.  

 

I recommend purchasing the audiobook in addition to the hardcover for auditory learners.     

 

Assessment of the student's grasp of historical concepts leans more on writing assignments and class discussion, and the completion of occasional projects.  Appropriate for 7th-12.

Renaissance World History - 

Thursdays, 12 to 1:30 p.m. (central)

 

The required textbook for this course is The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople written by Susan Wise Bauer.  

 

I recommend purchasing the audiobook in addition to the hardcover for auditory learners.     

 

Assessment of the student's grasp of historical concepts leans more on writing assignments and class discussion, and the completion of occasional projects.  Appropriate for 9th-12.

Modern World History - 

Thursdays, 2:30 to 4 p.m. (central)

 

The required textbook for this course is Advanced Placement World History: Modern.    

 

Assessment of the student's grasp of historical concepts leans more on short writing assignments and class discussion, and the completion of occasional projects.  We do spend time developing DBQ skills that are a part of some standardized tests.  Appropriate for 11th-12th grade.

National History Day Competition Coaching

Tuesdays, 4 to 5:15 p.m. (central)

National History Day (NHD) coaching involves guiding students through the process of creating research-based projects centered around historical topics. These projects can take the form of papers, exhibits, documentaries, performances, or websites. The coaching process typically includes:

Topic Selection: Helping students choose a topic that fits the annual theme and has sufficient sources for research.

 

Research Guidance: Teaching students how to find and use primary and secondary sources, and how to critically analyze them.

 

Thesis Development: Assisting students in developing a clear and compelling thesis that guides their project.

 

Project Development: Providing feedback on the structure, content, and design of the project, ensuring it meets NHD criteria.

 

Writing and Presentation Skills: Coaching on how to effectively communicate their research through writing, visual presentations, or performances.

 

Time Management: Helping students plan and manage their time to meet deadlines.

 

Mock Judging and Feedback: Offering practice sessions where students present their work and receive constructive criticism to improve before the actual competition.

 

The goal of NHD coaching is to help students develop research, critical thinking, and presentation skills while fostering a deeper understanding of history.

Medieval World History 

Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. (central)

 

The required textbook for this course is and The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade written by Susan Wise Bauer.   I recommend purchasing the audiobook in addition to the hardcover for auditory learners.     

 

Assessment of the student's grasp of historical concepts leans more on writing assignments and class discussion, and the completion of occasional projects.  Appropriate for 8th-12.

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