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WH Wiki

Directions: We will use Wikispaces.com to complete the semester project. You need to be able to access your Sendit email account, SharePoint and Wikispaces consistently, otherwise you will lose a lot of valuable work time in the computer lab. Extra copies of this document, the grading rubric, and other documents will be placed on the class SharePoint page.

You will complete this project with a partner, If we have an odd number of people in class, I will allow one group of three students to work together on this project. You will create a Wiki with the following features:


 * A page for each unit we will study in this course
 * A home page with a title, names of each group member and a variety of pictures neatly and creatively arranged
 * A bibliography page with sources listed
 * A reflection (5 paragraph essay) for each person (3 influential things…more information to follow)

On each page for each unit, you need the following things
 * A clear title with dates of the era listed on top (you can find this in the text or on the first page of notes)
 * At least 10 pictures directed related to the unit. Each picture should be unique (e.g. not 5 pictures of Hitler). The pictures should also include a title with a definition or brief explanation of the picture.
 * 1 of the pictures has to be a map from that era.
 * At least 10 links to websites on the bottom of the page in a “for more information” section. Each link should have a brief explanation of what is on the link and a title.
 * At least 1 video embedded in each page.
 * At least 1 Widget embedded in each page (e.g. Qwiki)
 * At least 1 more widget or video (your choice) per page. Videos on unique topic, widgets unique if more than 1.
 * 10 key terms listed and explained. 20 words minimum per explanation and definition.
 * 10 most important people listed and ranked, as well as explained in a few sentences for each.
 * 1 historical quote either about the people and events from this era, by someone from that era, or that can be related to an event that took place during that era.
 * A timeline, or “key dates” section, with at least 10 key events listed and briefly explained
 * Three well developed paragraphs which explain the important events of the era, including some statements about how the developments of this era shaped the modern world.

This page will be due in parts over the course of the semester. The final, completed project will be due the Friday before finals week. More information to follow regarding due dates for parts.

_ (50) – A clear title with names and dates on each page and home page with creative pictures and a title

_ (50) – 10 pictures per page, all unique, at least 1 map, all pictures labeled

_ (50) – 1 video embedded on each page, appropriate for school, clearly related to era

_ (50) – 1 other widget embedded on each page (e.g. Qwiki, Poll, Quiz, etc…)

_ (50) – 1 other widget or video embedded on each page – half videos/half widgets – unique types of Widgets/Videos

_ (100) – 10 key terms listed per unit. Defined and explained thoroughly with at least 20 words per explanation.

_ (100) – 10 key people – ranked with numbers in order of importance. At least 20 words in thorough explanation.

_ (50) – 1 historical quote either by someone from the era, about the era or from a historical work in the era for each time period. Quote includes reference to where it is from (source), and/or who stated it.

_ (50) – 1 Timeline per unit – 10 events with a brief explanation of events (e.g. Battle of Tours, Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, etc…). Events listed in order with oldest events first.

_ (50) – Links – 10 per page – Links work and are explained adequately. Link titles used, not url.

_ (150) – Three (3) well developed paragraphs giving the reader and overview each unit. Everything that happened during this era is not needed, but what is discussed should include a well done overview. Factual information is good, covered well.

_ (50) – Visual appeal – Terms, people, etc… Bolded, underlined or some other method to make them stick out more. Pictures, widgets, videos arranged in an appealing manner, font well selected, etc…

_ (100) – Writing style is well done, few errors in writing, flow is good, language usage is correct, etc…

_ (50) – Functionality – All pictures, videos, widgets, etc… work. Nothing deleted, teacher doesn’t have to go back to check other pages by using history function, etc…

_ (100) – Partner/teacher evaluation…


 * _ (1000) – Overall Grade **


 * World History Summative Project Wiki Examples **


 * World History Example 1 **


 * World History Example 2 **


 * World History Example 3**


 * World History Example 4**


 * World History Example 5**