Unit+4+-+Industrialism,+Nationalism,+and+Imperialism

You will be working with a small group of students to make a documentary about a specific topic from the 19th century. Your classmates will be using your presentation to learn more about your topic.

Italian Unification EQ: How does nationalism play a role in Italian unification? What are some of the long term challenges Italy faces within its country? German Unification EQ: How does nationalism play a role in German unification? How does this event contribute to the development of World War I? Imperialism EQ: How are nationalism and imperialism related? How does imperialism effect African and Asian nations? Industrial Revolution EQ: How does this movement transform society and the economy? Opium Wars EQ: How does interaction between the Europeans and China before and after the Opium Wars effect China socially, economically, and politically?


 * In your documentary you need to:**
 * thoroughly summarize and explains your topic; thoroughly addresses the essential question assigned to your topic.
 * include relevant images, include each group member at least once, and create a high quality documentary
 * tell your story through a variety of ways (see rubric below)
 * I expect HIGH quality productions!


 * Schedule:**
 * **Thursday -** go over the assignment, meet with groups, choose topics
 * **Friday –** Introductory assignment and Individual research day. Students will each work to learn more about their topics individually and will each answer several questions about their topic.
 * **Monday - Wednesday –**Students will work in their groups to develop storyboards that show the sequence of their documentary and layout the overall plan for their work. This is also a great time to determine what images should be used.
 * Storyboards show your plan - these determine what order you are going to present information in, what types of images or shots you would like to film, and what topics you are going to have to script. Make a list of what resources you are going to need to create your documentary.
 * **Deadline –**show Mrs. Hals your storyboard for approval by the beginning of class on **Thursday**
 * **Wednesday - Thursday –** Students will work on writing their scripts.
 * Your scripts should determine what you plan on saying throughout your documentary.
 * **Deadline –** show Mrs. Hals your script for approval.
 * **Friday - Tuesday –** Students will record, edit, and submit their documentaries

Documentary contains multiple inaccuracies and only describes part of the topic || 14-17 Documentary provides accurate facts about the topic, only describes the topic shallowly, leaving out pertinent details || 18-20 Documentary provides an accurate, comprehensive overview of the topic ||  || Does not address the essential question(s) or provides inaccurate or irrational answers || 14-17 Addresses the essential question(s) partially, focusing on either one of them well or both of them shallowly || 18-20 Addresses the essential question(s) thoroughly and demonstrates original research and thought ||  || Incorporates only one of the following: Photos, interviews, illustrations, reenactments, etc || 8 Incorporates two of the following: Photos, interviews, illustrations, reenactments, etc || 10 Incorporates three of the following: Photos, interviews, illustrations, reenactments, etc ||  || Media used is random and not historically accurate || 6-8 Most media is historically relevant, but one or two images may be out of place || 9-10 Media used is historically relevant ||  || Two or more members the group are not heard or seen in the film || 7-8 All but one member of the group can be either heard or seen in the film || 9-10 All members of the group can be either heard or seen in the film ||  || The film is poorly made, has significant flaws, and is difficult to understand || 7-8 The film is fairly well made, but may have some minor flaws, abrupt transitions, or areas that are difficult to understand || 9-10 The film is well made, creative, smoothly transitions, quality audio, and is easy to understand ||  || Does not include credits (does not include electronic resources) ||  || 5 Includes credits (including electronic resources) ||  ||
 * ** 19th Century Documentary Project ** ||
 * ** Names: ** |||| **Topic:** ||
 * **Event Summary** || 1-13
 * **Essential Questions** || 1-13
 * **Variety of Media** || 5
 * **Relevance of Media** || 1-5
 * **Uses all group members** || 1-6
 * **Quality of Documentary** || 1-6
 * **Resources** || 0
 * ||  ||   ||  **Total (out of 85)**  ||   ||