1. Lernfreiheit Right of the student to pursue their own academic interests with the assistance of the teacher. (Guide on the side)

2. Quarterly Projects Introduction DUE__________ *) Four Part Grade. You will repeat process 3-4 times 1) Research Process 160 points Reading & Analysis Skills 2) Research Paper 100 points Writing & Analysis Skills 3) Research Product 30 points Technology & Analysis Skills 4) Research Presentation 70 points Speaking, Listening & Analysis Skills 85% or higher on 3Q project = Fast Pass for 4Q project (skip parts 1&2 paperwork)

3. 1Q Project Overview Topic & Research Sources 1) Student Choice of Topic: DBQ Biography of Ancient Era Historical/Religious Figure, pick 3 from list provided Email choices to reimers@phoenixunion.org Receive confirmation email 2) Answer Research Question on the person/god/goddess using: Encyclopedia Britannica Livius.org EBSCO History Research Center ABC CLIO Research Composition Process 3) Complete Research Process Notes, Learn about Geography, Society, Technology, Economics and Politics in that character’s culture during the years 200,000 BCE to 600 CE 4) Compose Paper using GSTEP analysis notes, Writing & Proofing Guides 5) Prepare Product (Costume and Poster) using GSTEP analysis notes 6) Practice and give GSTEP Presentation at Open House (3 presentations Minimum)

4. 2Q Project Overview Topic & Research Sources 1) Student Choice of Topic: CCOT Ethnography of Student’s Medieval Ethnicity 2) Answer Research Question on the ethnic group, using surname to determine ethnicity. House of Names Encyclopedia Britannica Spainthenandnow.com Fordham Medieval Sourcebook EBSCO History Research Center ABC CLIO Research Composition Process 3) Complete Research Process Notes, Learn about Geography, Society, Technology, Economics and Politics effecting that ethnicity during the years 600CE to 1750 CE 4) Compose Paper using GSTEP analysis notes, Writing & Proofing Guides 5) Prepare Product (Illuminated Manuscript) using GSTEP analysis notes 6) Practice and give GSTEP Presentation in Class (3 presentations Minimum)

5. 3Q Project Overview Topic & Research Sources 1) Student Choice of Topic: Compare and Contrast Essay pick 3 potential topics Email choices to reimers@phoenixunion.org Receive confirmation email 2) Answer Research Question on the topic, using resources to Encyclopedia Britannica EBSCO History Research Center ABC CLIO Research Composition Process 3) Complete Research Process Notes, Learn about Geography, Society, Technology, Economics and Politics effecting that topic during the years 1700 to 1933 CE 4) Compose Paper using GSTEP analysis notes, Writing & Proofing Guides 5) Prepare Product (Shoebox Museum 3D Product) using GSTEP analysis notes 6) Practice and give GSTEP Presentation at Open House (3 presentations Minimum) 85% + Score receives Fast Pass to 4 th Qtr Project (Complete only #5 & #6 above)

6. 4Q Project Overview Topic & Research Sources 1) Student Choice of Topic: Student Choice of Essay Format pick 3 potential topics Email choices to reimers@phoenixunion.org Receive confirmation email 2) Answer Research Question on the topic, using resources to Encyclopedia Britannica EBSCO History Research Center ABC CLIO Research Composition Process 3) Complete Research Process Notes, Learn about Geography, Society, Technology, Economics and Politics effecting that topic during the years 1934-2016 CE 4) Compose Paper using GSTEP analysis notes, Writing & Proofing Guides 5) Prepare Product (Digital Product) using GSTEP analysis notes 6) Practice and give 1 GSTEP Presentation in Class 85% + Score on 3Q project receives a Fast Pass to 4 th Qtr Project (Complete only #5 & #6 above)

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