Extra+Credit

Extra Credit: Earn up to 20 points per quarter by completing any 2 of the following options. Be sure to fill out the proper paperwork before beginning any extra credit projects.

** 1. TOP CHEF! CREATE AN ETHNIC DISH! ** You may pick a traditional dish from any of the civilizations or locations we have studied during the quarter. You must make the dish (with minimal help from mom or dad!!), bring in the recipe, and share your yummy creation with the class. If you want to make an ethnic dish, you must have written approval from a parent and show this to me. I will assign you a week when you may bring in your dish! || 2. Movie Madness!! For this option, you will have to watch a historically based movie and write a one page review that includes the following information: A. Write a 5 sentence summary of the movie. B. Pick 3 examples from the movie and explain their historical significance using references from what you learned in class. C. Based upon what you know from class, describe 3 different examples the movie could have used to add more historical accuracy. ***Please see suggested movies list on the wiki page. You must print off a parent permission slip before completing this option. If you have a movie that you want to watch that is not on the list, it must be approved by Miss Place. 3. Service Learning  || “Learn from the past, live in the present, plan for the future.” For this option you will use our class motto to perform community service. You must pick an issue in class that was discussed, either past or present day and compose an action plan for a better future. You must follow the step by step guide provided on the wiki to plan your community service. For more information and ideas, see that document on the extra credit wiki page. || ** 4. The Egyptians could build pyramids…. How about you?!?! ** Create a model of a historical object using any materials (clay, cardboard, foam, Legos, vegetables, pop tops, etc.). Your model must also include a 3 paragraph report on the object. Your model must: Include a report at least 3 complete paragraphs in length that describes what you have created and its historical importance. Be large enough that key details can be shown. <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Use proper proportions (you should not have people bigger than castles) <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Stand on its own power. <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Be as accurate as possible. <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Include a list of materials used. <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Be appropriately colored (when possible). <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Include a key if parts of model need explanation. <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";"> 5. Read your way to extra credit! || <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Visit the website Historicalnovels.com and pick any young adult fiction that is listed and pick one of the following assignments to complete after you read the book: || <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">1. <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Build a scene: Choose an important scene from your book and re-create the scene through a model made of clay, legos, foam, etc…). You must include a one page description of the scene. || <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">2. <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Book Review: Pretend you work for the NY Times and write a review of the book that explains the plot, character development, historical accuracy, setting, and ending. Your review should be at least a 1.5 pages. || <span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">3. //<span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!: //<span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif";">Pick a character or scene from the book and create a short film OR conduct an interview with a character. Your small budget film should be at least 3 minutes long and props should be used. ||