Mrs. Pelletier

Eighth Grade Social Studies

Movers and Shakers of the Renaissance:

Power Point Presentations

Goal: To learn more about an influential individual of the Renaissance and present your findings to class with a power point presentation.

Time line:

Tuesday, March 25: Choose partners and topics

Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 & 27: Go to library and do research

Friday, March 28: Do a rough draft of your power point in class

: Go to computer lab (H203) and put together power point presentations with partner

: Go to smart board room to present

1. Take notes on your individual (phrases, own words, sources-not all sources can be online)  (5 points) each person must have notes.   Download this if you need a copy of the form for taking notes: 

             renaissance note taker.xls

2. Rough draft of your power point on paper (5 points)

·        You only need one copy of this

3. Put together power point on computer, including finding graphics/visuals (15 points)

·        Minimum of eight slides

·        First must be a title slide with your names, date and block and topic

·        Last slide must be a list of your sources

·        Next to last slide must be the two most important facts the class needs to know about your individual

·        Phrases only, no sentences – but check for correct spelling and grammar

·        All visuals MUST have the web site cut and pasted next to them

·        At least two visuals, one being a picture of your person

4. Presentation (5 points)

·        Each person must be involved in presenting information

·        Use cards to look at audience so you don’t continually turn your head and read from screen

     Do not read the presentation to us word for word.

Resources:

Book Sources

  Reference Sources: These are pulled aside for your use.

  Try the World Book Encyclopedia (or any of our encyclopedias) for general information about your author.

  Nonfiction Sources: These are pulled aside for your use.  Please read the introduction or inside book jacket first for a brief summary.

Database:         

This database is filled with digital books for student use!  These contain some of the best sources you will find online.

To use this database from home,  click on the house and type in d782714470.

Websites: (Check with Mrs. Pelletier before using Wikipedia or any other website not listed below)

  Biographies of the Renaissance from 42 Explore - an educational website for teachers and students

http://www.42explore2.com/renaissance2.htm

  Who's Who in Medieval History and the Renaissance from About.com

http://historymedren.about.com/library/who/blwwwritedex.htm