Introduction
We will take one lesson out of the curriculum in order to introduce this Homework Project - the focus is Historical Significance.
1. You will need to create a new page on your Google Site called 'Significance Project' in order to keep the work from each of the steps below.
2. You will have five homeworks to complete the whole project. You should consciously consider how you are using your time - longer term projects give you a chance to practice organisation and prioritisation.
3. Look ahead to check out how the final report will be assessed. However, it is an expectation that there is evidence of each of the steps below on your Google Site.
1. You will need to create a new page on your Google Site called 'Significance Project' in order to keep the work from each of the steps below.
2. You will have five homeworks to complete the whole project. You should consciously consider how you are using your time - longer term projects give you a chance to practice organisation and prioritisation.
3. Look ahead to check out how the final report will be assessed. However, it is an expectation that there is evidence of each of the steps below on your Google Site.
WEEK1: IDENTIFYING YOUR HISTORY HERO
1 x Lesson and Homework
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- Gain a good understanding of 'historical significance'
- Gain a good understanding of how we can define 'hero' - Identify a candidate who is new to you, complete basic research to ensure they fit the criteria |
Guiding Presentation:
*Teachers: Refer to SOW or this presentation version for accompanying notes
YOUR HOMEWORK IS TO FULLY COMPLETE THE RESEARCH AND SLIDE CREATION FOR YOUR HISTORY HERO (SEE SLIDE 7 IN THE PRESENTATION). THIS SHOULD BE EMBEDDED INTO YOUR SITE BY NEXT LESSON.
WEEK 2 RESEARCHING YOUR HISTORY HERO
1 X HOMEWORK
Your homework is straightforward this week - it is to research more about why your History Hero was significant and a hero.
1. Make a copy of the research frame (Clik image, then 'File', then 'Make a Copy')
2. Insert the Google Document into the History Heroes page of your website
3. Complete the grid. You should research from three different sources, completing one row for each source.
1. Make a copy of the research frame (Clik image, then 'File', then 'Make a Copy')
2. Insert the Google Document into the History Heroes page of your website
3. Complete the grid. You should research from three different sources, completing one row for each source.
WEEK 3: PLANNING YOUR REPORT
1 X HOMEWORK AND PART OF LESSON TO DISCUSS
This is an important part of your project. The aim is to plan an effective approach to the report. Your teacher will give you an A3 copy of the planning frame and explain to you how to fill it out in class. You can also download a copy below in case you lose it. Note that this format is based on what History students are expected to be able to do at IGCSE coursework.
You will have one week to complete it and hand in to your teacher as a hard copy. You may wish to take a photo for your website.
There will be a week's break in the project while your teacher gives you feedback.
You will have one week to complete it and hand in to your teacher as a hard copy. You may wish to take a photo for your website.
There will be a week's break in the project while your teacher gives you feedback.
WEEK 4 - 5: WRITING YOUR REPORT
2 X HOMEWORK AND PART OF A LESSON TO DISCUSS
1. Create a Google Document called "[your name] History Hero'
2. Write your report closely following the planning frame from the previous homework. You may decide to do additional research which is why you have been given two weeks for this phase.
3. Reports should be between 800 and 1500 words in length.
Mark Scheme:
2. Write your report closely following the planning frame from the previous homework. You may decide to do additional research which is why you have been given two weeks for this phase.
3. Reports should be between 800 and 1500 words in length.
Mark Scheme:
