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World History Name __Period___ Date_ “THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE “ PROJECT Often times when we study history, we study people and events from way long ago. I know there was one time or another where you asked yourself in a history class: how is this relevant to our own lives? or When are we ever going to use this? Well, this is a project where you will realize that history is relevant to you. You will reminisce and research historical events that occurred while you were alive. You are LIVING history everyday. Also history is not always what happens to the outside world around you, but your own personal history is what makes you who you are today. We call these events “experiences” and “memories,” in which you have faced throughout your life. This project will analyze both these facets of your life. You will be providing for me and yourself (and your parents) a layout and reflection of “the time of your life.” INSTRUCTIONS: (3 MAIN PARTS) __1. **Historical Timeline and Reflection**__: -You should have at least 15 historical events, hence 15 years of you life. -At least __10­ events__ have to come from another country other than the U.S. -Timeline events do not have to be in complete sentences à keep it short and concise. - The actual event in history (as if I never heard of it) - You own personal reaction when the historical event happened. These questions below are a guideline of what I’m looking for: § What were you doing when it happened? § What was your initial reaction? (stunned, scared, laughed, screamed, etc.) § After some time to think about the event, how did you feel? § Did it change your outlook on life or perspective of the world/country/group/person/yourself? __2**. Personal Timeline and Reflection**____:__ __*Timeline-__ For every year of your life, name one significant event that happened to YOU that formed or made you who you are today. 50 pts.
 * __*Timeline__**- for every year of your life, name one historical event that occurred in the world and organize the events into a timeline format. __50 pts__
 * __*Reflection__**- Pick 2 events from your timeline that you personally remember and explain or summarize for EACH event: __50 pts total (25 pts each)__

-You should have at least 15 personal events, hence 15 years of you life. -Timeline events do not have to be in complete sentences à keep it short and concise. -Have your parent(s), grandparent(s,) sibling(s), guardian(s), or relatives help you with your earlier years. (ex. before you were 1 yr. old, or 1, 2, 3, 4 years old). //Yes, you actually have to talk with them.// //J// -Give me the details of the event in your life. -Explain how this affected YOU emotionally, physically, mentally, and/or spiritually. -Why did you choose these 2 events out of the 15? Why are they so significant to you? -Did it change your outlook in your life, on others, how you should act or behave, and/or personality? __3. Layout of the project:__ 50 pts. Total -If I can’t sequence your timelines, then they’re unorganized. __20 pts.__ (have someone look at it to get that judgment) Hints for success: 1. Be serious in truly looking back on events that affected your life. The more you think about this, the more you will discover things about yourself that you never knew until now. 2. Have fun and make this project creative. Make it with your own pizzazz and personality. 3. Be organized! DUE DATE: _11/24/2010_
 * __*Reflection__**- Pick 2 events from your timeline that was significant to you that you think made you who are today. For EACH event: __50 pts. (25 pts each)__
 * Make your project your OWN by putting some __creativity__ to it. __20 pts.__
 * Needs to be __ORGANIZED__!

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 * || The Time of Your Life Project

Teacher Name: **Ms. Anders**

Student Name: ||   || **timeline** || Historical events listed for all dates on the timeline and events are accurate. || Historical events listed for almost all the dates on the timeline and events are almost all accurate. || Historical events listed for half the dates on the timeline and events are somewhat accurate. || Historical events listed for less than half of the dates on the timeline and most of the events are inaccurate. ||  ||  **TOTAL SCORE: _/ 250 pts.** **__RESOURCES__**
 * CATEGORY ||  **50-40**  ||  **40-30**  ||  **30-20**  ||  **20-0**  ||  **SCORE**  ||
 * **Historical**
 * **Historical Reflection** || Explained the historical events well and reflections were deep and understanding. || Explained the historical events and reflections were understanding || Explained the historical events too vague and reflections were too short || Historical events were explained inaccurately and reflections were off- track ||  ||
 * **Personal timeline** || Personal events listed for all dates on the timeline. || Personal events listed for almost all the dates on the timeline. || Personal events listed for half the dates reported on the timeline. || Personal events listed for less than half of the dates on the timeline. ||  ||
 * **Personal Reflection** || Explained the personal events well and reflections were deep and understanding || Explained the personal events and reflections were understanding || Explained the personal events too vague and reflections were too short || Personal events and reflections were off- track completely ||  ||
 * || **20-15**  ||  **15-10**  ||  **10-5**  ||  **5-0**  ||   ||
 * **Organization** || The overall appearance of the timeline is pleasing and easy to read. || The overall appearance of the timeline is somewhat pleasing and easy to read. || The timeline is relatively readable. || The timeline is difficult to read. ||  ||
 * **Creativity** || The timeline is exceptionally attractive and creative in terms of design, layout, and neatness. || The timeline is attractive and creative in terms of design, layout and neatness. || The timeline is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. || The timeline distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. ||  ||
 * || **10**  ||  **0**  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **Mandatory Meeting with Teacher** || Met with the teacher || Did not meet with the teacher ||  ||   ||   ||

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