Project+Parameters

Project Parameters: The project must > The presentation must The presentation may · take on essentially any form or combination of forms (skit, ppt, voicethread, movie, model, lecture/discussion, debate, multimedia, wiki, etc.) This is your opportunity to be creative in how you engage and teach the class--take advantage of it! Group Grade: >
 * equally involve all group members
 * cover the overall topic of the group
 * have an outline or summary of the overall topic
 *  Note: an outline or summary of how the overall topic connects to the other themes in Roman history will be completed as part of review for our mid-term.
 * include one summary or one outline (e.g. groups may not do two outlines)
 * have a presentation that covers a main point within the overall topic
 * have 6 or 8 secondary sources and 3 or 4 primary sources depending on the group size
 * include an individually summarized/annotated source list
 * carefully prepared and completed
 * last approximately 15 minutes (minimum 12, maximum 18) TIME IT!
 * be able to be conducted by a single member of the group (example: skits are okay, but you’ll need scripts)
 * engage the class
 * provide opportunities for the class to participate
 * focus on learning about Rome
 * be clear
 * 30% presentation
 *  50% outline or summary
 * 10% bibliography
 * 10% work plan

Individual Grade: Self (including the journal), Group, and Non-group reviews will raise or lower an individual’s grade from the group grade. Individuals are expected to participate to the fullest of their ability.