8A Research Assignment and Project Rubric

Research assignment: Due Tuesday, January 29th
You must use two internet sources to create a list of eight facts about your political party. You may not use your textbook - we are looking for additional information. Remember, our parties are the Republicans and the Federalists. Please be sure when doing your research that you are looking for information on the political parties of 1796, not the political parties of today. Things to look for include how each party felt about the central government, what issues were important to them, and how each party felt about the French Revolution. You must include your sources. You will be graded on:
- Recording eight accurate facts
- Including legitimate sources (they will be checked)

Below is the rubric for the teamwork portion of your project. Please note that the first portion of your grade will be based on the research assignment given above. You are encouraged to go all out for this election - use multimedia, art... get creative!!! Please note that your overall team grade will be based on the following requirements:

- Create at least one poster AND one pamphlet for your election
- Create a commercial for your campaign - you may use the TLS camera for this, create it at home (with the
   agreement of your team) or you may perform this live for the class
- Prepare your candidates and research the issues which were important to each party
- Contribute to the Presidential debate (research, speech writing, coaching candidates) - date is TBA

Remember to use this project as an opportunity for own talents to shine. Some people love to debate; others love to use their artistic abilities. The most effective way to help your team is to do what you do best and give it your all!

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Election of 1796

Skills Criteria Points 1 2 3 4 Creativity The teacher observed the students using creative thinking to contribute ideas and products.  None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Planning The teacher observed students using class time effectively and completing homework assignments related to the project.  None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Participating: The teacher observed each student contributing to the project. None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Persuading: The teacher observed the students exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas. None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Questioning: The teacher observed the students interacting, discussing, and posing questions to all members of the team. None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Respecting/Listening: The teacher observed the students encouraging and supporting the ideas and efforts of others. None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Team Grade: This grade is based on your team's effort as a whole.  None of the Time Some of the Time Most of the Time All of the Time ____ Total Points ____