Challenge+Project



Building history.

Essential Question
 * How does architecture reflect Chinese history in Shanghai?**

Create a new "historical" landmark
 * The Challenge**


 * Guiding questions**
 * How have historical events affected architecture in Shanghai?
 * What is the story that a building can tell?


 * Guiding Resources**
 * The information you have gained this quarter
 * Web resources
 * Your photographs and videos



Two centuries separated by a common city. Essential Question
 * Was Shanghai more "international" in 1809, 1909 or 2009?**


 * The Challenge**


 * Guiding questions**
 * Guiding Resources**
 * The information you have gained this quarter
 * Web resources
 * Your photographs and videos
 * Your photographs and videos



Is what you see what you get? **

Essential Question
 * How do visual images influence public opinion in China?**

Create a new visual image to promote the 2010 Expo
 * The Challenge**

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 * Guiding questions**
 * Guiding Resources**
 * The information you have gained this quarter
 * propaganda posters
 * modern advertisements
 * Web resources
 * Your photographs and videos
 * Your photographs and videos

Grandparent journal **The Challenge
 * Create a realistic multimedia journal entry from one of your grandparents.**

Guiding questions Guiding Resources
 * The information you have gained this quarter
 * Web resources
 * Your photographs and videos

> From a written assignment I have done in grade 9 ESOL which could be adapted to video/slideshow with voiceover. (Jon)

__Directions__: S o far this year, you have been studying some 20th century history, descriptive writing (in English) and identity/culture (in ESOL). In this assignment, you will imagine that you are one of your grandparents and write about what it was like when he or she was your age. You will create a short journal entry - from __that__ person’s point of view.  **1. Choose a source** Ø Find or make a //family tree// for your family with as much information as possible (name, date of birth, birthplace, etc.) Ø Choose one grandparent from your family tree who you want to find out more about. **2. Do some research** Ø Research the time and place where your grandparent lived when he/she was your age. Ø If you __can__, talk to that person to find out what life was like when he or she was your age. Ø If you __can't__ talk to that person, interview a parent or other relatives. Ø Ask some questions (about school, family, life) to get some details you can use. Ø Use the questions ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE and __add three more of your own.__ Ø Make time line (life map) for your grandparent – or make a mind map to add details Ø Use your notes from the conversation, what you know about history and __your imagination__. Ø Write one or more journal entries with dates from the 1st person perspective of your grandparent (400-500 words total) Ø Revise your writing or ask a friend to give you feedback. Are your ideas clear? Where could you add more details? __**4. Attach a Picture.**__ Ø Get a picture of your grandparent. You can make a copy of this or bring the original. Ø If you can’t find a picture, draw your own. Ø Bring the picture in to class and attach it to your __final draft.__ **__5. Practice Reading__****.** Ø Read your journal entry out loud at home to an audience. Ø You can read it to a parent, a brother or sister, or a friend. Ø Listen for any grammar mistakes and fix them. Ø Use spell check/dictionary to check spelling Ø Print or write your final draft. (Make it look old if you want to.) Ø Consider giving a copy of your Grandparent Journal to your grandparent or parent.
 * __3. Write a journal entry.__**
 * __6. Complete Your Final Draft__**